What's in the spring issue

In the new look spring issue of Kew magazine there's plenty of exciting features to browse through. We take an exclusive behind the scenes peek at the making of the new 3D television series filmed at Kew by Atlantic Productions for Sky 3D, and we meet its presenter Sir David Attenborough to hear his views on what makes this new series so special.

We celebrate Kew's hard working volunteer guides who are marking their 20th anniversary this year; Emma Townshend reveals how they successfully communicate the wonders of Kew to thousands of visitors every year. We also head into the archives to see how decades of historical correspondence to Kew's directors is being digitised and is revealing some hidden stories and bizarre tales.

There's also plenty to marvel at in the gardens this spring - Richard Wilford takes us on a tour of Kew's Narcissus collections and reveals the history behind the beautiful, spring flowering, Wisteria sinensis. You can also get a great taster of the International Garden Photographer of the Year exhibition with our selection of some of the very best entrants.

Remember to also check out the six pages of events, tours and festivals and to come along and enjoy the season with us.

Take a look now and make sure you get your copy to support Kew's work.

Features

Attenborough at Kew
Stephanie Pain meets Sir David Attenborough at Kew to find out what has inspired him about filming his new series within the gardens.
Entering the third dimension
Director Martin Williams from Atlantic Productions takes us behind the scenes during filming to give us exclusive access to how this ground breaking 3D series on plants has been filmed. Download a pdf here.
Trumpet Fanfare
Come with us on a tour of Kew's collections of daffodils - from delicate alpine beauties to blousy golden trumpets. Download a pdf here.
Show and Tell
For 20 years Kew volunteer guides have been sharing Kew's wonders with visitors, we meet up with them to find out how they do it.
Nature in Focus
Discover some of the best entrants to the International Garden Photographer of the Year.
The allure of Dracula
Enter the steamy forest of Ecuador to discover how Dracula orchids have evolved in a very special way to please their pollinators.

Discover how the new 3D TV series has been filmed at Kew

Regulars

Spring at Kew
Highlights of the season around the Gardens
Direction
Kew's Director, Professor Stephen Hopper, gives his views on why botanic gardens are beacons of hope.
Kew news
A round up of the latest news from Kew and Wakehurst, including members’ news.
Cuttings
A round-up of plant science news by Stephanie Pain.
Kew Plant
Richard Wilford looks into the history of Wisteria sinensis.
Wakehurst View
Andrew Jackson, head of Wakehurst Place, reveals how recent archaeology at Wakehurst has thrown up some real surprises.
What's On
Lots to do this spring at Kew and Wakehurst Place.
Last word
Author and respected scientist Professor Steve Jones gives us his opinion on why good science communication is so important.