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Brocken Spectres and Circular Rainbows
by: Helen Hartley, Library, Art and Archives blog03 Aug 2012
Many weird and wonderful subjects have been uncovered while digitising Kew's Directors' Correspondence collection. Read about a 19th century botanist's awe-inspiring encounter with a 'Spectre' in Jamaica's Blue mountains.
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New stationery collection inspired by Kew Gardens
03 Aug 2012
Local artist Holly Francesca has created a beautiful new range of stationery inspired by Kew Gardens, which is now available to buy in Kew's shops and online.
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David Nash draws Kew trees
02 Aug 2012
As part of his on-going residency, David Nash has made a series of beautiful charcoal studies of some of Kew Garden's most distinguished trees.
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Flora of Iraq revival
31 Jul 2012
With the help of the new government in Iraq, work is underway to complete the Flora of Iraq after 25 years on hold.
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Patrons tour of the Palm House
27 Jul 2012
A group of Kew Patrons enjoyed a revealing tour of Kew's most iconic glasshouse. Palm House Manager Wesley Shaw spoke about the history of the building, the plants in the collection and the day-to-day work of maintaining this unique part of the Gardens.
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Growing coffee
25 Jul 2012
The number of species in the coffee genus has increased from 104 to 124 as a result of a new systematic study.
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Love nuts? Love seeds! But which one is the tastiest of all?
by: Wolfgang Stuppy, Millennium Seed Bank blog24 Jul 2012
After previously exploring colourful, enigmatic, poisonous and sadistic seeds, in his new blog, Wolfgang goes nuts about nuts.
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Conservation at Camberwell
by: Mark Nesbitt, Economic Botany blog24 Jul 2012
Once again, students at Camberwell College of Arts have breathed life into historical objects – this year, rice paper drawings, an Amazonian shield and a Canadian cradle.
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Olympic rings replanted to celebrate London 2012
24 Jul 2012
To celebrate the London 2012 Olympic Games, Kew Gardens floral tribute has received an exciting makeover.
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Work starts on the restoration of Elizabeth Gate (formerly called the Main Gate) at Kew Gardens
20 Jul 2012
Unveiled in April 1846, Kew’s Elizabeth Gate has stood since Victorian times and is now undergoing full restoration.
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