As the Dundee Botanic Gardens are turning 50 years old this year, over the course of the year they will be publishing 50 stories for 50 years. They have started posting these on their Facebook page for you to follow along and have already included stories about the journey of botany in Dundee and how…Continue Reading 50 stories for 50 years
With the glasshouse now sadly closed due to the ongoing pandemic, the Botanic Gardens are not letting this opportunity go to waste and have a been working behind the scenes. The garden staff are taking this time to recreate the marvellous epiphyte tree, made entirely onsite so they can continue to grow stunning Bromeliads and…Continue Reading Behind the Scenes at the Botanic Gardens
In 2021, the Botanic Garden, University of Dundee will be taking part in an international project with the aim of promoting the conversation and use of legume crops. They will share how to get involved early in the new year. In the meantime, they invite you to watch this video to learn a little more…Continue Reading 2021 Project, The Botanic Garden
Despite the ongoing limitations due to the pandemic, third year students from DJCAD were still able to visit the Botanic Gardens and their inspiration from these visits can be seen in their work. Have a look at the inspired work from the students of the Art, Science and Visual Thinking 2020 module in their showcase:…Continue Reading Level 3 DJCAD Showcase
The Botanic Garden, University of Dundee invites local families on a magical journey when a fairy door trial launches this Saturday, the 12th of December. Staff from the Gardens have teamed up with local artist and DJCAD graduate, Gill Haste, to construct a self-guided trail that allows visitors to explore the green space while at…Continue Reading Dundee Botanic Garden spread fairy dust this Christmas.
With Christmas right around the corner, the Botanic Gardens will he holding a series of craft workshops to celebrate the festive period. On the 4th of December at 11am, they will host a tutorial of how to make a fatball bird feeder, with a live question and answer to follow. Additionally, on the 12th of…Continue Reading Christmas at the Botanic Gardens
To celebrate 50 years of the Dundee Botanic Garden, a collection of pictures and word reflections have been collated to recognise the gardens through the eyes and thoughts of its frequent visitors. The new book, Our Botanic Garden, A Place to Bloom, brings the work of both professional and amateur artists, photographers and writers together….Continue Reading 50 years of the Dundee Botanic Garden
We are pleased to share that the University of Dundee Botanic Gardens are now open to the public once more after so many weeks of lockdown. You can find out all about the re-opening and how to visit by watching this information video. If you are still unable to visit in person, then the Botanics…Continue Reading Botanic Gardens: Plants Thriving in Summer Weather (Video)
Join botanical horticulturalist Clare Reaney in this video where you can explore the Australasian section of the Botanic Gardens. This section of the garden is one of the newest parts of the garden to be landscaped and has lots of plants currently in flower – so delve right in with this virtual tour….Continue Reading A Tour of the Australian Garden in the Botanics
Join botanical horticulturalist Clare Reaney in the following video to have a look around the Scottish Flora garden in the Botanic Gardens at the University of Dundee. This area of the gardens has been developed specifically for wild Scottish flora with 10 different and important Scottish habitats. Find out more in the video below!…Continue Reading Botanic Gardens: A ramble through the woodland looking at the Scottish flora
The Curator for the Botanic Gardens, Kevin Frediani, was interviewed last week by Circular Tayside, on the role of a Botanic garden in a time of global change. The resultant video captures his thoughts, exploring the potential for informing the development garden. The vision is forward thinking and ambitious, while rooted in the inherited past…Continue Reading Interview with Botanics Curator: The Role of a Botanic Garden in a Time of Global Change
After receiving a question about how to grow the Sensitive plant from seed, the team at the Botanics have created this tutorial video with hints and tips for you to try yourself at home….Continue Reading Botanics Tutorial: How to grow Sensitive plant from seed