To safeguard biodiversity, it’s essential to plant native species that are not only suited to current conditions but also ...

On the High Weald of West Sussex, Wakehurst is accessible by car or bus, and is a short drive from Haywards Heath station.

James Wearn, leading a project called ‘Kew Gardens at War’, describes how one poppy helped to keep pain away during wartime while another poppy lets us remember and reflect on the pain and sorrow of ...

Like other gourds, the snake gourd is a member of the pumpkin family (Cucurbitaceae) and has seeds similar to its cousin the water melon (Citrullus lanatus), although slightly more eccentric, sporting ...

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 ...

Jaume Pellicer and colleagues from Kew's Jodrell Laboratory describe the immense variation in the amount of DNA in flowering plants and why, when it comes to genomes, size really does matter. The ...

I have recently completed conservation of a large collection of botanical watercolours that were on a variety of supports including paper, vellum and a very fragile Chinese paper. The Ann Lee ...

A glorious week-long festival of summer concerts set within the stunning grounds of Kew Gardens. Proving to be a hit for all generations of music lovers, Kew The Music is the perfect evening out for ...

My research broadly focuses on the origins of agriculture. My project aims to determine the palaeoclimatic and socio-cultural drivers of the transition from hunter-gathering to farming; to this end, ...

My taxonomic research focuses upon the Compositae (Asteraceae) family. I am interested in using this diverse family as a model group for considering ecological questions. My research has considered ...

As a seed curator for the Garfield Weston Global Tree Seed Bank Programme, my main task is to conduct seed germination tests on a range of plant species to understand and record the longevity and ...

Christmas at Kew is back with its spectacular displays lighting up winter nights. From firm seasonal favourites to dazzling new installations, this year’s trail fills the UNESCO World Heritage ...