9.6K views · 252 reactions | Ever wondered what it takes to keep the Australian Garden looking so spectacular? Go behind the blooms with Samantha Chong, Curator of the Dry River Bed as she shows you a day in the life of a horticulturalist at Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne  Want to learn more about the Dry River Bed? Head to our website for a deeper understanding of the plants in each Living Collection! | Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria | Facebook

At Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, we’ve long recognised the importance of innovative techniques for fostering plant health. That’s why this April 1st, we’re very excited to announce our newest endeavour: the Sonic Plant Wellness Program. This approach will add a new musical element to nurturing and caring for our plants. Music has a profound impact on plant growth and health, and thanks to our new on-site opera singer, the Gardens will be bathed in powerful, melodious vibrations, from the tower

Has anyone else seen what looks like a giant stalk of asparagus growing in Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne this spring? These towering green growths are not on the menu for dinner tonight (though they are distantly related to asparagus) and they’re not the result of fairy magic. They’re the long-awaited flowers of mature 𝐴𝑔𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑎𝑚𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑛𝑎. ⏳ Commonly called century plants, these perennial succulents flower only once, at the end of their long lives! 📏 When they emerge, the flower sta