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Join Iain Parkinson, Wakehurst’s Head of Landscape & Horticulture as he reflects on the beauty and importance of meadows.
Scientists at RBG Kew and Queen Mary University of London have found evidence that young ash tree populations are evolving ...
Orchid seeds are spread by the wind, which is why they're so tiny. Varying when each seed germinates protects the population ...
Orangery Coffee, cakes, and light meals. Best spot for a more informal lunch or coffee break. Take away or eat in — indoor seating and outdoor terrace available. Opening times Monday to Friday: 10am ...
We often think of insects buzzing around our flower beds or meadows, but pollen and nectar also come from trees, which only have a tiny footprint in our landscapes. Whether insect-pollinated or ...
If you can't get to the gardens, let us bring the gardens to you. Travel to the tropics, the desert and the mountains without leaving the house with our seasonal footage and a sneak peek at our ...
Technology like LiDAR isn’t just used for scientific research though: it’s also the magic behind some incredible art. Of the ...
Join Kew botanical horticulturist Vicki Thompson to discover where snowdrops originally come from, exactly who distributes ...
Botanical art is a vital part of studying plants and fungi. It’s how scientists can highlight the key differences between species and helps them to understand how they are related to each other. But ...
Discover the world of science behind our botanical collections, with over 50,000 living plants to be found across our UNESCO World Heritage site.
Joe Wicks Festival at Kew | Sunday 6 July | 9.30am – 6pm | Tickets from £36 adult and £12.75 child See the nation’s favourite body coach, Joe Wicks, return to Kew Gardens with his feel-good festival ...
This summer, visitors to Kew Gardens are invited to celebrate the majesty of trees, enjoy a plethora of exciting events, and discover new horticultural wonders across the 320-acre UNESCO World ...