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Summer's arrived!

webteam@kew.org (Kew) — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 16:40:03 GMT

Whatever the vagaries of the British weather, the summer issue of Kew magazine has arrived!

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.

Awards Success!

webteam@kew.org (Kew) — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 16:24:45 GMT

It was a cold day on Thursday but well worth the trip into central London to attend the annual Garden Media Guild Awards at a plush hotel near Grosvenor Square. All fingers and toes were crossed...

Every species counts

webteam@kew.org (Kew) — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 12:02:47 GMT

Two new completed publications reveal just why every species matters to the health of our planet, and why we need to change our perception of their 'usefulness'.

Pretty in pink

webteam@kew.org (Kew) — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 16:59:52 GMT

There are some fabulous flowering trees putting on a great show right now at Kew, including one mysterious bright pink head turner...

Have you caught Olympic Fever?

webteam@kew.org (Kew) — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 12:45:00 GMT

If you've got a bad case of Olympic Fever why not head to Kew to continue to enjoy the spirit of the Games with the wonderful representations of the Olympic Rings and Paralympic logo in flower form? You can also see some of the tallest, oldest, fastest, weirdest and most beautiful plants on the planet right here.

Have you visited the David Nash at Kew exhibition yet?

webteam@kew.org (Kew) — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 17:20:00 GMT

If not, what's stopping you?
The sculptures are looking fantastic right now and there's plenty to see, whatever the weather.

A summer of new experiences

webteam@kew.org (Kew) — Thu, 17 May 2012 13:05:00 GMT

There will be plenty of new experiences to be had at Kew this summer - from appreciating intriguing sculptures to discovering lost Georgian kitchens. You can find out much more about them all in Kew magazine.

New year, new look!

webteam@kew.org (Kew) — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 10:00:00 GMT

Kew magazine is changing – we thought you might like a peek at our brand new design and what's inside the spring issue.

Antarctic heroes

webteam@kew.org (Kew) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Today marks the 100th anniversary of the day Captain Robert Falcon Scott and his team reached the South Pole. But did you know that in the Joseph Hooker exhibition at Kew Gardens, you can see a letter from Scott to Sir Joseph Hooker?

Kew magazine wins Garden Media Guild Award

webteam@kew.org (Kew) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 20:00:00 GMT

Kew magazine's editor, Christina Harrison, recently attended this year's GMG Awards where her magazine scooped a prestigious award together with finalist results in other categories.

Come on a fungal foray at Kew

webteam@kew.org (Kew) — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:00:00 GMT

At this time of year there are some very special appearances in Kew Gardens. Why not come on a fungal foray to discover some weird and wonderful new friends.

Autumn treats in store

webteam@kew.org (Kew) — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 10:00:00 GMT

While we enjoy the end of summer, there's plenty to look forward to in autumn too - Kew's Arboretum is renowned for its colour and for its 'champions'.

Useful plants just got beautiful

webteam@kew.org (Kew) — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

That was one of the main messages of The Times Eureka garden at this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show – useful plants should be appreciated for both their beauty and their vital utility.

Going tropical at Kew

webteam@kew.org (Kew) — Wed, 04 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

You can discover many different plants and habitats at Kew this summer including totally tropical waterlilies. Kew's work on these stunning and ancient flowers is revealed in the upcoming issue of Kew magazine.

The Kew magazine spring issue is out now

webteam@kew.org (Kew) — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

There's plenty for everyone in the spring issue of Kew magazine - including a round up of published plant science stories from around the world.

Delve into Kew magazine's archive

webteam@kew.org (Kew) — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Did you know that you can browse recent articles from Kew magazine via our archive page?

Kew magazine is 20 years old!

webteam@kew.org (Kew) — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Since 1991 Kew magazine has been bringing you news of Kew's work and the wonders of the plant world.

The true value of nature

webteam@kew.org (Kew) — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Biodiversity loss stories do make headlines, but when and how will governments and businesses realise nature's true value and factor it into their accounts?

Kew Publishing reaches finals for environmental journalism

webteam@kew.org (Kew) — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

This year Kew magazine had two articles in the finals of the Garden Media Guild awards. Two books from Kew Publishing were also shortlisted. Find out more about the event and the awards that we were up for.