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Story-telling and jamming in the Landscape

By: Chris Spring - 07 Sep 2010
So much has happened in Kew's South Africa Landscape at the British Museum this summer. Find out about some of Chris Spring's highlights. Chris is the Curator of Northeast, East and South Africa collections at the British Museum.

Strange articles of trade

By: Virginia Mills - 03 Sep 2010
The letters of 19th century naturalist and botanist, James Motley, in Kew's Directors' Correspondence archive tell the story of his journey through the Singapore Straits to reach Sumatra. Read about his fascinating encounters and observations of island culture.

Tying orchids onto bark

By: Nick Johnson - 01 Sep 2010
The team leader of Kew's Orchid Unit shows how we look after these fantastic epiphytes and divulges the secret of nylon tights in helping some orchids grow.

Take a look inside the autumn issue

By: c.harrison - 31 Aug 2010
The autumn issue of Kew magazine is out soon, so I thought I'd give you a quick taster of the highlights.

Conserving botanical paintings - upcoming demonstrations in the Marianne North Gallery

By: Rebecca Chisholm - 23 Aug 2010
Read about the work of the Marianne North conservators and how you can come and see a demonstration by the team.

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