Digging into the Garden’s past

The National Botanic Garden of Wales is going back on the history trail from the 14th to 29th July as work resumes to uncover its past. A team of archaeologists will once more be on site to trace the beginnings of the Middleton Hall estate which today’s Garden occupies. Project Director, Prof David Austin of [...]

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Barcode project puts Wales Number 1 in the world

Wales has become the first country in the world to DNA barcode all its flowering plants. This scientific breakthrough opens up huge potential for the future of plant conservation and human health. The work to make Wales No 1 in the world was carried out at the National Botanic Garden in collaboration with Amgueddfa Cymru-National [...]

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A world music feast

There’s a world of music to be heard at the National Botanic Garden of Wales on Sunday July 8. Taking centre stage at the Carmarthenshire attraction is Ffestiva! – a showcase celebrating the diverse cultures that exist in West Wales – including Welsh ones! It will also feature the beats of Brazil, the sounds of [...]

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Saddle up for the magic of Merlin

Nearly 600 cyclists from all over the UK will be saddling up on Sunday July 1st for The Merlin Ride. Riders from as far afield as Northern Ireland, London, Scotland and Yorkshire will be descending on the National Botanic Garden of Wales in the early hours of the morning ready for the start of one [...]

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