Description
It's 200 years since the first Camellia arrived at the Royal Botanic Garden in Sydney, Australia. This is truly a plant story that spans continents and history but it's not all about the past. A new Camellia garden is about to be planted and there's been a 'Camellia Ark' to find and collect plants from across Australia.
You can find photographs, information and bonus audio on the website www.ourplantstories.com
Presented and Produced by Sally Flatman
Music: Fade to Black by Howard Levy
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