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.
Discover the show-stopping Nymphaea 'Arc-en-ciel'
by: Sam Crosfield, Tropical Nursery blog14 Jan 2011
Find out about the show-stopping, psychedelic and truly unique waterlily, Nymphaea 'Arc-en-ciel', which is grown in the aquatic zone of the Tropical Nursery and displayed to the public in the Princess of Wales Conservatory.
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A new collection of Kew pots
14 Jan 2011
Kew Shop is pleased to introduce a beautiful range of hand-thrown plant pots
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Witch hazels in flower
13 Jan 2011
Beside the Ice House and in the Winter Garden several hybrid witch hazels are in full spidery flower.
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Highlights from Kew's 'Winter Up Close' Photo Challenge
11 Jan 2011
In December 2010, Kew invited members of its 'Your Kew' and 'Natural Neighbourhood' Flickr groups to take part in our 'Winter Up Close' Photo Challenge. Here are some of our favourite photos.
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In the shadows - how to improve your photographs with one slick cursor move
by: Philip Smith, International Garden Photographer blog10 Jan 2011
Previously on RAW passions, we left you with the tantalising prospect of exploring the world of RAW files to really push your photography forwards. In this second part - we deliver.
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Signs of spring
by: Richard Wilford, Alpine and Rock Garden team blog07 Jan 2011
We are in the depths of winter but there are already signs of spring appearing on the Rock Garden at Kew.
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Season's Greetings from the Library, Art & Archives Team
by: David Iggulden, Library, Art and Archives blog22 Dec 2010
Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for 2011!
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Holly Walk's berries add festive feel
21 Dec 2010
Take a stroll down Kew's Holly Walk to see a multitude of red, black and white berries.
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Announcement from Defra on the Spending Review
20 Dec 2010
Defra has today made an announcement about the Spending Review across all of its Arms Length Bodies, more details of which can be found at www.defra.gov.uk.
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A story of wistful memories and RAW passion
by: Philip Smith, International Garden Photographer blog17 Dec 2010
In the first of three parts, International Garden Photographer of the Year organiser Philip Smith mourns the passing of film but looks at how shooting RAW files on your digital SLR helps develop creativity and technique.
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