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flag Armidale, NSW, is developing a 13-hectare botanic garden to boost tourism and celebrate its gardening heritage.

flag Armidale, New South Wales, is moving forward with plans to create a 13-hectare botanic garden at its gateway, aiming to boost tourism and reinforce its reputation as the New England’s gardening hub. flag Led by horticulturist Ned McDowell and supported by festival founder Lou Forsythe, the project will feature themed plantings like cherry walks and a Japanese box maze, developed in three stages with funding from grants and community tree pledges. flag Designed to attract visitors year-round, it will showcase cold-climate flora and support education and local businesses. flag The initiative builds on a vision dating to 1988 and complements the city’s heritage arboretum. flag Meanwhile, the council is assessing community feedback on a proposed food-focused community garden on Donnelly Street, with a report due in early 2026.

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