News from the Gardens at Kew and Wakehurst
Keep up to date with the latest news from the gardens at Kew and Wakehurst. Find out about upcoming festivals, events and activities and get information about new flowerings and garden highlights.
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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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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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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The Story of Kew Gardens in Photographs
by: Kiri Ross-Jones, Library, Art and Archives blog24 Apr 2013
Read about Kew’s latest publication, which draws on our Library, Art & Archives collections
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The self-taught naturalist - Alfred Russel Wallace and Kew
by: Marc Muller, Library, Art and Archives blog15 Apr 2013
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
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Book of the month - David Nash: A Natural Gallery
15 Apr 2013
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.
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IncrEdibles; a voyage through surprising edible plants
by: Imogen Dent, Kew Gardens' group visits blog12 Apr 2013
I’ve been hearing more about the forthcoming IncrEdibles festival and it really sounds pretty amazing, even by Kew standards!
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Kew Gardens Archive Talks and Tours - The First 'Friends of Kew'
by: Lorna Cahill, Library, Art and Archives blog10 Apr 2013
Details about upcoming free talks at Kew Gardens Archives, involving original historical documents and behind the scenes tours.
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The Perfect Plant Hunting Companion?
by: Katherine Harrington, Library, Art and Archives blog04 Apr 2013
Discovering 'man's best friend' in the Directors' Correspondence collection, part of Kew's archive.
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Kew’s historic Temperate House receives £14.7m Heritage Lottery Fund grant
28 Mar 2013
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.
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