Fantastic Flora in Australia – Federation to Fifties
Australia’s architectural and garden styles developed through the imposition of European cultures on the land and its people from Federation to the Fifties.
Joseph Banks
Aussies Win Best in Show at London’s Chelsea Flower Show
At Chelsea Flower Show 2013 contortionist ‘lizards’ performing added colour and creativity to the gold medal best in show winning Trailfinders Australian Garden
Culture in the Colony
Due to the interest of botanist and naturalist Sir Joseph Banks (1743 – 1820) Australian plants became known in England after 1770. The first conscious attempt at garden layout at Sydney was most certainly the grounds of Government House, constructed in 1788. A view rendered in c1792 depicts a naive…
Survival in the Colony
Naturalist and botanist Sir Joseph Banks (1743-1820) advised Australia’s first Governor Phillip about what plants to take to New South Wales to sustain pioneering troops and convicts. He advised they could be obtained en route. Taking corn and wheat seed from England at the Cape of Good Hope Phillip gathered…