Kew RSS - All Kew blogs http://www.kew.org/ucm/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=134 Kew RSS - All Kew blogs en-gb Copyright: (C) Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. See http://www.kew.org/Terms-and-Conditions/index.htm for terms and conditions http://www.kew.org/news/kew-blogs/incrEdibles-food-blog/IncrEdibles-Food-Blog-Intro.htm Incredibles Food blog Fri, 24 May 2013 16:40:46 GMT webteam@kew.org (Kew) http://www.kew.org/news/kew-blogs/incrEdibles-food-blog/IncrEdibles-Food-Blog-Intro.htm This summer and autumn, Kew celebrates the amazing bounty of the plant world, inviting visitors to experience first-hand a selection of the 12,000 species we humans can feast on. Throughout the festival people from all over Kew Gardens will be writing for this blog, sharing their behind-the-scenes experiences as well as shedding light on the wonderful world of edible plants.


]]> http://www.kew.org/news/kew-blogs/group-visits/Group-visits-blog.htm Kew Gardens' group visits blog Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:14:48 GMT webteam@kew.org (Kew) http://www.kew.org/news/kew-blogs/group-visits/Group-visits-blog.htm Welcome to Kew Gardens' groups visit blog.

Kew Gardens’ group bookings team is here to help you plan your day out. In this blog we’ll be introducing attractions and ideas for group travel organisers to help you make the most of your visit. Paul and Imogen look forward to helping you plan your trip. Contact us on 020 8332 5648 or by email on groups@kew.org.

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]]> http://www.kew.org/news/kew-blogs/millennium-seed-bank/Millennium-Seed-Bank-Blog.htm Millennium Seed Bank blog Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:02:36 GMT webteam@kew.org (Kew) http://www.kew.org/news/kew-blogs/millennium-seed-bank/Millennium-Seed-Bank-Blog.htm Welcome to the Millennium Seed Bank blog. There is a lot going on behind the scenes at Kew's Millennium Seed Bank (MSB) - not only here at Wakehurst but also with our partners all over the globe. We will be blogging about our seed collecting trips, local events, research projects and discoveries as well as everyday goings on.

We currently have seeds from more than 30,000 species of wild plants in long term storage and continue to receive seed collections from all over the world. It is an amazing place to work and we hope to share our passion for seed conservation with you via our blogs. 

Find out more about Kew's MSB | Adopt a seed for £25 or save a species outright


]]> http://www.kew.org/news/kew-blogs/gis-team/GIS-blog-landing.htm GIS team blog Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:40:04 GMT webteam@kew.org (Kew) http://www.kew.org/news/kew-blogs/gis-team/GIS-blog-landing.htm Welcome to Kew's GIS team blog. Here you will find information about the Geographic Information Science (GIS) Unit and its staff. We'll be posting updates on new developments in the field and our projects, also our thoughts and musings!


]]> http://www.kew.org/news/kew-blogs/micromorphology/Kew-Blog---Micromorphology---Introduction.htm Micromorphology blog Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:12:34 GMT webteam@kew.org (Kew) http://www.kew.org/news/kew-blogs/micromorphology/Kew-Blog---Micromorphology---Introduction.htm Micromorphology incorporates all aspects of detailed plant structure and development, including cellular anatomy and fine details of pollen grains. In this blog we will provide updates and commentaries about scientific discoveries, student training, collecting specimens, identifications and publications.


]]> http://www.kew.org/news/kew-blogs/bonsai/kew-blog---bonsai---introduction.htm Bonsai blog Fri, 12 Aug 2011 09:43:58 GMT webteam@kew.org (Kew) http://www.kew.org/news/kew-blogs/bonsai/kew-blog---bonsai---introduction.htm The Bonsai Collection at Kew is displayed in a glasshouse near to the Jodrell Laboratory, the School of Horticulture and the student vegetable plots. It is here that visitor's can find a frequently changing display of the best bonsai from our collection.

Follow this blog to find out more about bonsai techniques, tools, tree profiles and anything else of interest that that shows up along the way!

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]]> http://www.kew.org/news/kew-blogs/Arboretum-team-blog.htm Arboretum team blog Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:15:21 GMT webteam@kew.org (Kew) http://www.kew.org/news/kew-blogs/Arboretum-team-blog.htm Kew's Arboretum team is responsible for managing approximately 240 acres of the Gardens at Kew and all of the trees on site, including all tree planting.

The Arboretum is made up of predominantly woody collections of trees and shrubs, laid out taxonomically, with some herbaceous plantings which support these collections, mainly in the Woodland Glade. Key features in the arboretum are the Japanese landscape with the Chokushi-Mon, the Mediterranean Garden, the Rhododendron Dell and Berberis Dell, the bamboo collection with the Japanese Minka House and the Xstrata Treetop Walkway. Some of the key shrub collections include Caprifoliaceae, Oleaceae, Celastraceae and Rosaceae.

Sward management, management of the Natural Areas surrounding Queen Charlotte’s Cottage and the management of the Arboretum Nursery also fall under the direction of the Arboretum team, and will feature on this blog.

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]]> http://www.kew.org/news/kew-blogs/Herbarium-blog.htm Herbarium blog Tue, 26 Oct 2010 12:25:47 GMT webteam@kew.org (Kew) http://www.kew.org/news/kew-blogs/Herbarium-blog.htm Kew’s Herbarium is a power-house of international botanical research and conservation. The building houses teams of scientists specialising in diverse geographical regions and important plant groups. With over eight million dried plant specimens and counting, it is among the world’s most important scientific collections.

Teams of curators keep the specimens in good condition and order, providing a vital resource for biologists around the world. This blog allows you the chance to learn more about what goes on behind-the-scenes.

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]]> http://www.kew.org/news/kew-blogs/ukots/UK-Overseas-Territories-Blog.htm UK Overseas Territories team blog Tue, 05 Oct 2010 11:48:24 GMT webteam@kew.org (Kew) http://www.kew.org/news/kew-blogs/ukots/UK-Overseas-Territories-Blog.htm Kew’s UK Overseas Territories (UKOTs) team helps to conserve the unique biodiversity of the 16 far-flung island groups and peninsulas which make up the UKOTs.

We work with partners in-Territory and from other UK biodiversity organisations to develop and implement practical conservation projects which support the UKOTs in implementing the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation. This blog follows the conservation activities of the UKOTs team at Kew and overseas. Our welcome blog post gives an overview of the UKOTs Programme.

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]]> http://www.kew.org/news/kew-blogs/Alpine-and-Rock-Garden-Team-Blog.htm Alpine and Rock Garden team blog Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:30:43 GMT webteam@kew.org (Kew) http://www.kew.org/news/kew-blogs/Alpine-and-Rock-Garden-Team-Blog.htm The Alpine and Rock Garden team looks after a fantastic range of plants from the world’s mountain ranges. This blog includes stories about individual plants, growing techniques and trips to see alpine plants in the wild. You can visit plants from Kew's collection of alpines in the Davies Alpine House, the Rock Garden and Woodland Garden and read this blog to find out how the team gets to grips with cultivating them.

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]]> http://www.kew.org/news/kew-blogs/Tropical-Nursery-Blog.htm Tropical Nursery blog Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:47:02 GMT webteam@kew.org (Kew) http://www.kew.org/news/kew-blogs/Tropical-Nursery-Blog.htm The Tropical Nursery at Kew provides a home to the permanent tropical and temperate collections. It comprises 21 different climate zones and holds an estimated 35,000 plants.

The nursery is split into four teams that each have a specialism; orchids, moist tropical, cacti and succulents and temperate and island flora. The Tropical Nursery is normally off limits to the public so this blog provides a peek into the fascinating world of the largest nursery at Kew, and the work of the staff there.

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]]> http://www.kew.org/news/kew-blogs/Business-Shaped-By-Nature.htm Business Inspired by Nature blog Mon, 07 Jun 2010 16:12:29 GMT webteam@kew.org (Kew) http://www.kew.org/news/kew-blogs/Business-Shaped-By-Nature.htm 'Business Inspired by Nature' sums up the process of transformation towards 'tomorrow's company'. Businesses in the future will learn from nature rather than take from nature, and they will be equipped to undertake the transformation needed to succeed in the 21st century.

The innovative partnership between Kew and Biomimicry for Creative Innovation (BCI) can help businesses define their vision for sustainability and resilience within the context of a healthy business ecosystem.


]]> http://www.kew.org/news/kew-blogs/South-Africa-Landscape---Kew-at-the-British-Museum.htm Kew at the British Museum blog Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT webteam@kew.org (Kew) http://www.kew.org/news/kew-blogs/South-Africa-Landscape---Kew-at-the-British-Museum.htm Follow Kew's horticulture experts, Steve Ruddy, Tony Hall and Richard Wilford, as they build a series of landscapes at the British Museum in London.

These landscapes represent a unique partnership between the British Museum and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, celebrating a shared vision to strengthen cultural understanding and support biodiversity conservation across the world.

The landscapes are inspired by the collections of the British Museum and Kew. They draw attention to the importance of these chosen countries and their rich variety of plants and trees, and the value that their native people place upon them as cultural symbols and resources in daily life.

This year's North American landscape will take visitors from the Florida swamps, through the Missouri prairie to the New England forest – all without leaving London.

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]]> http://www.kew.org/news/kew-blogs/International-Garden-Photographer-Competition-blog.htm International Garden Photographer blog Tue, 13 Apr 2010 18:49:33 GMT webteam@kew.org (Kew) http://www.kew.org/news/kew-blogs/International-Garden-Photographer-Competition-blog.htm Find out about the International Garden Photographer of the Year competition and how you can get involved. It’s the world’s premier competition for garden, plant and flower photography and culminates each year, in an outdoor exhibition at Kew Gardens.

In this blog we will be helping you to get the best out of your photography – both at Kew Gardens, Wakehurst and other locations. We will pack it with ideas for creating your own projects, plus give you professional tips on how to improve your picture-taking.

International Garden Photographer of the Year website


]]> http://www.kew.org/news/kew-blogs/Economic-Botany-blog.htm Economic Botany blog Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:15:40 GMT webteam@kew.org (Kew) http://www.kew.org/news/kew-blogs/Economic-Botany-blog.htm Follow Mark's blog and discover Kew's historic plant artefact collection. This fascinating global collection includes around 85,000 artefacts including herbal medicines, food and fibres. The collection illustrates the extent of human use of plants around the world and the huge variety of objects range from paper to weapons and clothing to medicines.

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]]> http://www.kew.org/news/kew-blogs/Library-Art-&-Archives-blog.htm Library, Art and Archives blog Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:27:21 GMT webteam@kew.org (Kew) http://www.kew.org/news/kew-blogs/Library-Art-&-Archives-blog.htm Welcome to Kew's Library Art and Archives blog. Here you will find information about Kew's collections, services and fascinating work which is taking place within the section and also meet the Library, Art and Archive staff who will provide regular updates with news from projects they are involved in, treasures they have discovered and exciting new developments planned for the future. Donate now - Help Kew look after its art and heritage

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]]> http://www.kew.org/news/kew-blogs/Kew-Magazine-blog.htm Kew magazine blog Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:24:00 GMT webteam@kew.org (Kew) http://www.kew.org/news/kew-blogs/Kew-Magazine-blog.htm Kew magazine is the magazine of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Its purpose is to support and communicate the broad range of Kew’s work as it studies and saves plants, fungi and their habitats around the world. We follow intrepid botanists on expeditions around the world, unearth how Kew’s gardeners put on fantastic horticultural displays every year, and look at how staff are involved in practical conservation projects in both the UK and abroad, and much, much more.

Here you will get the latest updates from Christina Harrison, Editor of Kew magazine. Find out how the magazine is put together and what the latest feature stories are right here.

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