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Rory McEwen - The Colours of Reality

webteam@kew.org (Kew) — Fri, 10 May 2013 09:43:14 GMT

A new exhibition at the Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art showcases botanical illustration from artist Rory McEwen, along with his other artistic talents.

Book of the month - The Story of Kew Gardens in Photographs

webteam@kew.org (Kew) — Wed, 08 May 2013 11:24:04 GMT

This book tells the fascinating story of Kew Gardens through over two hundred and fifty black and white photographs, many of which have never been seen before.

Auriculas - a most beguiling plant now on sale at Kew Gardens

webteam@kew.org (Kew) — Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Stunning auriculas bred by Chelsea Gold medal award winners William, Joan and Simon Lockyer will be sold in the Victoria Plaza garden shop at Kew Gardens from Friday 3 May 2013. Visit soon as stock is limited.

New trees for Kew's historic vistas

webteam@kew.org (Kew) — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:26:04 GMT

The arboretum team have been out planting some new trees along Kew's historic vistas. This is to ensure they are maintained for generations to come.

The Story of Kew Gardens in Photographs

webteam@kew.org (Kew) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:56:25 GMT

Read about Kew’s latest publication, which draws on our Library, Art & Archives collections

The self-taught naturalist - Alfred Russel Wallace and Kew

webteam@kew.org (Kew) — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:30:00 GMT

Our library trainee, Marc, blogs about the display he and Elisabeth Thurlow have curated on Alfred Russel Wallace, and looks at some of the connections between this eminent naturalist and Kew

Book of the month - David Nash: A Natural Gallery

webteam@kew.org (Kew) — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

David Nash: A Natural Gallery celebrates Nash's year-long exhibition at Kew Gardens. Full of stunning photography it showcases Nash's sculptures through the seasons and explores new works inspired by Kew.

IncrEdibles; a voyage through surprising edible plants

webteam@kew.org (Kew) — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:16:59 GMT

I’ve been hearing more about the forthcoming IncrEdibles festival and it really sounds pretty amazing, even by Kew standards!

Kew Gardens Archive Talks and Tours - The First 'Friends of Kew'

webteam@kew.org (Kew) — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:40:00 GMT

Details about upcoming free talks at Kew Gardens Archives, involving original historical documents and behind the scenes tours.

The Perfect Plant Hunting Companion?

webteam@kew.org (Kew) — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 11:15:00 GMT

Discovering 'man's best friend' in the Directors' Correspondence collection, part of Kew's archive.

Kew’s historic Temperate House receives £14.7m Heritage Lottery Fund grant

webteam@kew.org (Kew) — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The grant will enable vital conservation of this Grade One listed heritage building, the largest Victorian glasshouse in the world, and provide visitors with an inspiring new display, bringing to life why plants matter.

Itinerary tips for a summer visit to Kew Gardens

webteam@kew.org (Kew) — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

If you’re planning a summer group trip, don’t miss out on Kew's main highlights or the hidden delights.

Your iPad as a window on Kew

webteam@kew.org (Kew) — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Our spring issue of Kew magazine is out now, and it’s not on its own due to the magazine going all appy on iTunes.

A short guide to bonsai compost

webteam@kew.org (Kew) — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 11:02:02 GMT

Richard’s short guide to the different types of soil that are used to pot up the bonsai trees here at Kew

And the winner is...

webteam@kew.org (Kew) — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 12:51:08 GMT

After three long months of judging the International Garden Photographer of the Year competition, the dust is settling and the results are in! Philip Smith considers whether the winning images are 'stunning' - or altogether more interesting than that...

A visit to the 2013 Swindon Winter Image Bonsai Show

webteam@kew.org (Kew) — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:20:00 GMT

Richard escapes the Gardens to look at a few of the fabulous trees at the 2013 Swindon Winter Bonsai Show

Introducing the Library Graduate Trainee

webteam@kew.org (Kew) — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 11:03:27 GMT

Meet Kew's current Library Graduate Trainee and discover the range of interesting duties his role comprises

The 'Orchid King' and his army

webteam@kew.org (Kew) — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Read about the dangers of orchid collecting as Kew's graduate trainee repackages a collection of letters held in the Kew Gardens' Archives.

Photographing the winter garden

webteam@kew.org (Kew) — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:51:47 GMT

IGPOTY director Philip Smith is inspired by the colours and textures in the winter garden and suggests some tips and techniques to help you get the best from your chilly images

Conserving portraits of Kew botanists

webteam@kew.org (Kew) — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:46:20 GMT

Discover the fascinating conservation work which has recently taken place on pastel portraits from Kew's Illustrations collection.