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Discover a thrilling after dark Halloween trail full of hidden surprises. This October, Kew Gardens will transform once more into a ghostly, glowing adventure, brought to you by the producers of ...
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 ...
From our immersive new art installation to beautiful summer blooms, there's plenty to do at Kew Gardens this summer. Summer at Kew is a special time. Every corner of the Gardens is alive with colour.
For centuries, Kew has been a sanctuary of biodiversity, a hub of botanical research, and a guardian of our planet's natural ...
The Asian Heath Garden is full of fascinating trees and shrubs from China, Japan and Korea. Our evolving collection includes some lovely birches ( Betula ), hazels ( Corylus) and rhododendrons.
This map prioritises accessibility information and highlights areas of sensory interest. It also includes a zoomed-in map of part of the Gardens, to help you navigate the busiest area.
William Milliken, Head of Kew's Tropical America team, examines the importance of Kew's collection of over seven million herbarium specimens, and how this resource is being used to tackle the global ...
The Director's Correspondence contains letters from several members of the Veitch family, famed for the Veitch & Sons Nurseries, a name synonymous with horticulture for much of the 18th century, when ...
Head of Landscapes and Horticulture at Wakehurst, Iain Parkinson, travelled to Armenia. There, he met local botanists, who ...
My work at Kew has been focused on analysing strawberry tree nectar to understand its benefits for bumblebees. Wild bee populations are declining dramatically; discovering which plant species provide ...
Letter and plans from Kew's Directors' Correspondence archive give a glimpse into the humble beginnings of one of botany's most revered institutions - Missouri Botanical Garden - and its founder Henry ...
Our Mansion doors are opening once more and we want to celebrate with our members first. Join us on a member-exclusive journey that takes you through the story so far of our Mansion, from its rich ...