Gardens
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The Arboretum
‘Walking to be offered on prescription’ says the government. What better place to do it than the Arboretum? This area of the Botanics started to take shape in the 1970s,
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Tours update
Sadly, the tours of the main Botanic Gardens and Kibble Palace come to an end on Saturday 4th October asGlasGLOW starts to set up on 6 October. We hope torestart these
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Chair’s report
As we approach the end of a spectacular summer my thoughts as Chair turn to our AGM. As previously intimated this is on Thursday 15th September at 6.30 pm in
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Pollination and Fertilisation of Flowering Plants
In the previous article, the pollination of flowering plants (angiosperms) was explained. Pollination, however, is just the first step in producing seeds. Fertilisation Fertilisation must have been completed for seed
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From Horse-Drawn Trams to Teslas: The Story of Glasgow’s Number One Tree
The Argyle Street Ash is nominated for the Woodland Trust’s UK Tree of the Year 2025, and David encouraged the audience to vote, share the story, and help protect this unique living landmark before voting closes on 19th September.
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Visit to Urban Roots
After a group from Urban Roots were given a tour of the Botanics by Anna and Liza, we were delighted to be invited to a return visit to see their
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Our new Peace Garden
In a moving ceremony, the new garden dedicated to peace was officially opened on August 6, the 80th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima by the USA. Lord Mayor Jacqueline
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Visitor Notice
Please be advised that the Main Range glasshouses will be closed to the public until Saturday, 9 August 2025. The Kibble Palace and all other areas of the Gardens remain
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Chair’s report
The gardens are at their full summer peak at present and reflect the first class work and dedication of the staff. Countless members of the public have voted with their
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New orchid hybrids
Three new hybrids have been registered by Glasgow Botanic Gardens. The names were chosen by the Friends of Glasgow Botanic Gardens and all have a Scottish or Glasgow connection. The