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Book of the month - The Story of Kew Gardens in Photographs
08 May 2013
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.
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Mapping Coffee in Ethiopia part two
by: Paul Little, GIS team blog08 May 2013
Kew photographer Paul Little has just returned from accompanying a field trip to the Highlands of Ethiopia to research the impact of climate change on the vital coffee crop. Read part two of his diary of the trip.
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Pasqueflower restoration
03 May 2013
Understanding the regeneration and pollination requirements for Anemone pulsatilla in the UK.
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Bringing Kew's Archive Alive
by: The Trading Consequences Team, Library, Art and Archives blog02 May 2013
In this guest blog from the Trading Consequences team, find out how digital data produced by Kew's Directors' Correspondence team is being brought to life and can be used to visualise the British Empire's 19th Century trade networks
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Auriculas - a most beguiling plant now on sale at Kew Gardens
02 May 2013
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.
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Director of Kew Gardens’ Horticulture
29 Apr 2013
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is delighted to announce the appointment of Richard Barley as Director of Kew Gardens’ Horticulture.
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New trees for Kew's historic vistas
by: Tony Hall, Arboretum team blog29 Apr 2013
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.
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Red Listing the unique plants of the UK Overseas Territories (UKOTs)
by: Sara Barrios, UK Overseas Territories team blog26 Apr 2013
Many of the unique plant species growing in the UK Overseas Territories (UKOTs) are under threat. Kew’s Herbarium specimens provide important clues to help us identify those that are in greatest danger.
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100 endangered plant species from the Extremadura region of Spain are now safeguarded for future generations
25 Apr 2013
The Millennium Seed Bank has received a donation of 181 seed accessions, representing nearly 100 endangered plant species, from the Research Centre “La Orden-Valdesequera” of the Regional Government of Extremadura (Spain).
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Applications open for new Trustee
25 Apr 2013
Applications are now open for a position on the Kew Board of Trustees.
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The sap of solitary fishtail palm is fermented to produce an alcoholic drink called palm wine or toddy.
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