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Seasonal Variation
Some interesting plants to see at the Bason in spring time
Plants, Spring
Ivan Vostinar
Building the Sculpture
In this article local artist Ivan Vostinar tells us what it was like building the sculpture 'How do I relate to Nature'.
General Interest
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Garden Volunteers
Volunteers are a valued part of the team looking after the gardens. Read more about the work they do.
General Interest

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Phil Thomsen
Nicole Smith
Nicole looks after the orchid collection at the conservatories
General Interest, Plants
Clive Higgie 
Moreton Bay Fig stump
Find out more about the life of the Moreton Bay fig
Plants
Clive Higgie 
Strelitzia Cuadata
One of the plants in the Homestead garden that is much talked about is the Strelitzia caudata. This magnificent plant is often mistaken for a banana.
Plants
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Autumnal Treasures
Autumn is a special time of year at the Gardens. Read here to learn more about some of the treasures that we have.
Autumn, Plants
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