Kew Magazine Archive

Winter 2009

• Kew's work in helping to protect Europe's snowdrops.
• Garden designer Dan Pearson tells how nature and wild plants inspire him and his work.
• Kew's Oliver Whaley reports from Peru about the effects of climate change on the native flora and people. Download a pdf of this article now.
• Emma Townshend reports on the fascinating letters by Charles Darwin in Kew's archives.

Autumn 2009

• Go behind the scenes at the Millennium Seed Bank to find out how seeds from all over the world are prepared for storage.
• Richard Scrase reports on efforts to conserve plants and traditional knowledge in Botswana.
• Discover the jewels of autumn - vibrant berries that light up the season. Download a pdf of this article now.
• Travel to South Georgia with botanist Marie Briggs who battles icy winds in search of native plants.

Summer 2009

• Meet the gardeners who keep Kew in tip-top condition.
• Take a tour through Kew's rose collection.
• Iain Parkinson reveals the magic of  Wakehurst's meadows. Download a pdf of this article now.
• Andrea Wulf takes us back in time to tell the story of Joseph Banks' influence on Kew.
• The International Garden Photographer of the Year competition 2009.

Spring 2009

The 250th anniversary souvenir issue

• Why we all need botanic gardens.
• A fascinating history of Kew from A to Z.
• Gail Vines reports on Kew's latest trip to Vietnam to assess and help conserve the flora. Download a pdf of this article now.
• Go behind the scenes to see how Marianne North's paintings are being restored.

Winter 2008

• Emma Townshend discovers how Kew's famous Tropical Extravaganza display is put together.
• Explore the diverse and important world of palms. Download a pdf of this article now.
• Discover the amazing tropical pitcher plants at Kew.
• We head to Lapland with student Matti Niissalo to search for orchids.
• Chris Clennett takes us on a tour of the delights of Wakehurst's winter garden.