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In our latest documentary, ‘ Thinking in Tree Time ’, follow Kevin Martin, Head of Tree Collections at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and his research partner Henrik Sjöman, as they travel around ...
Join Iain Parkinson, Wakehurst’s Head of Landscape & Horticulture as he reflects on the beauty and importance of meadows.
Ash dieback is a disease caused by a fungus called Hymenoscyphus fraxineus, an invasive species which has spread across Europe in the past 30 years. The fungus grows into the trees’ vascular systems ...
To celebrate the Mansion reopening its doors, here are ten things you might not know about our Grade I listed Elizabethan mansion.
A glorious week-long festival of summer concerts set within the stunning grounds of Kew Gardens. Recognised as one of the UK’s most stunning summer concert venues, the event attracts music lovers of ...
Sensory tours Designed for visitors with sight loss and their carers. This sensory experience gives you the chance to explore the Gardens through touch, smell, and description.
Visit the world-famous Kew Gardens Experience our beautiful botanic gardens and the most biodiverse place on Earth. Visit Kew Gardens ...
Tropical Plant Identification Our botanists share their expertise in identifying plants from the biodiversity-rich tropical regions of the world.
Abrus precatorius - a deadly beauty Gerhard Prenner, researcher in plant morphology and anatomy, presents his recent studies on Abrus precatorius, a "deadly beauty" with fascinating flowers and ...
Unravelling the evolutionary history of Aloes Plantasia, Kew’s summer festival celebrating the positive effects of plants, is underway. Researcher Olwen Grace highlights investigations in the Jodrell ...
DNA and Tissue Bank Our DNA and Tissue Bank contains approximately 60,000 samples representing nearly all families (507 families), and over half the genera (around 7,100) of flowering plants. The ...