George Brown Botanic Gardens

George Brown Botanic Gardens can be found in the capital city of the northern part of Australia, in Darwin. These gardens were founded in 1886 and were later named after George Brown since he has done so much to maintain the gardens' beauty especially when a few restorations were required. From the day he started as the gardens' curator, Brown made it possible for the botanic gardens to remain as elegant as they are right now.

Cyclones hit the gardens, three decades ago (one of them being Tracey) devastating them and leaving only a small number of plants. Brown did not lose hope after what happened. Instead, he brought the gardens back to life and helped it regain its natural beauty. Now, there seems to be no trace of the massive destruction that visited the place in the past.

Features of the Gardens

George Brown Botamic Gardens functions as a place for experiments with plants that may produce economic gains. The place also houses different tropical species. The people behind George Brown Botamic Gardens want to show that plants can be
grown too in the upper region of Australia. Some plants, especially those which are old species, are being preserved and kept for important purposes like educational and family trips, making these botanic gardens a perfect way for people to unwind and, at the same time, learn about nature.

These gardens were divided in several areas for their specific purposes. They have the Wesleyan Church, which is said to be the oldest establishment in the area; the Holtze and Heritage Lawns; Shade Garden; the Pond and Fountain Areas; Coconut Grove; and the Carpark. These are the areas specially provided for visitors so they will have a great time as they go and check what the gardens have to offer.

The gardens have also started to sell some memorabilia such as books, kits, posters and many more. Most of these items give more information on garden-related subjects.

George Brown Botanic Gardens is quite historic. It has been a silent witness to a lot of remarkable events from World War II up to the present. Today the gardens continue to thrive.

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