Fronds newsletter

The Friends newsletter Fronds is published three times a year in April, August and December. All members receive a free copy by post. A website version appears soon after publication.

Regular content includes:

  • Articles about plants and gardens and the people who work with them, primarily on the development, collections and scientific research at the ANBG
  • Garden Shorts – an update on projects in the ANBG
  • Friends Briefs – all the news on Friends events, projects and people
  • Regular updates on the work of Growing Friends, the Botanic Art Group, the Guides, the Photographic Group, Plant Science Group and the Plant Recognition Group, all illustrated with photos from the Photographic Group
  • Book reviews
  • ‘What’s On’ – a comprehensive listing of Thursday talks and other events organised by the Friends and the Gardens for the next four months.

Contributions

Contributed articles and photos for inclusion in Fronds are always welcome. See the inside cover of each edition for details. Email newsletter@friendsanbg.org.au for information or to discuss requirements for contributions.

Accessing past Fronds

You can access individual issues of Fronds through the links in the right hand column. You can also find more detailed lists of Contents HERE.

All Fronds

Fronds 105, December 2023

In this issue – Polinating young minds: Developing a Plant Science Learning Hub; Nestling to fledgling of a Wedge-tailed Eagle, Getting ready for the new…

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Fronds 104, August 2023

Kakadu to Canberra: Preparing for the new Conservatory: Mario Russo: The man behind the sign: Ferns – a journey of wonder and discovery: Conserving Australia’s…

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Fronds 103, April 2023

In this Issue we check on progress with the Tropical conservatory; we look at the ANBG work to conserve Dampiera fusca and the role snakes…

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Fronds 102, December 2022

December 2022 Issue features ANBG’s seed science research, a tale of two gardens and native bees, a look at Christmas Island National Park and their…

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Fronds 101, August 2022

In this Issue discover Otto Ruzicka’s enduring influence, the ANBG Nursery’s role in plant conservation and news from the Friends various groups.

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Fronds 100, April 2022

In this issue – Friends Lawn now open and a new take on the scientific value of the ANBG Living Collection. Plus much more.

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