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All summer long, Kew members and their guests can visit the Gardens from 8am. Escape the crowds and be the first to enjoy the ...
Meet Jack Harrison, Wakehurst's Prairie Lead, and the brains behind the management and maintenance of the Prairie. He works ...
How many species of oak tree are there? What mythology is tied to oaks? What threats do they face? Join Kew expert and Tree Gang member Tom Fry as he explores the science and stories of the oak tree ...
Launched in 2011, the Green Legacy Hiroshima (GLH) initiative aims to safeguard the future and the peace message of these ...
This winter, Wakehurst, Kew's wild botanic garden, will be transformed into a dazzling winter wonderland with stunning artworks and installations creating a magical light trail. 2025 brings a brand ...
Wood like to meet: The loneliest plant in the world Encephalartos woodii is tough, elegant and handsome. Yet, since it arrived at Kew in 1899 it has been all alone. Will this lonely plant ever find a ...
Kew's scientists and international partners share their 10 favourite species named as new to science in the past 12 months. It's been another busy year here at Kew, with our scientists and their ...
10 golden rules for restoring forests Learn how reforestation can tackle the climate and biodiversity crises.
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew today releases ‘ Our manifesto for change 2021-2030’, a new strategy mapping out its mission and areas of focus for the next decade. The world leading plant science ...
Surprising historical facts about Kew Gardens From secret underground tunnels to keeping kangaroos, Kew Gardens has some extraordinary stories in its 260-year history.