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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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CNN International's Earth's Frontiers Debate
Is the loss of the planet’s biodiversity a greater threat than climate change? Join in the debate, hosted at Kew, on 25 August 2010.
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Environment Secretary signals new approach to environment policy from Kew Gardens
At Kew Gardens today, Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman signalled a new approach to environment policy, calling for everyone, from birdwatchers to big business, to shape the government’s Natural Environment White Paper.
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Old and New South American Botanical Art
Exhibition in the Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art
Story-telling and jamming in the Landscape
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.
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Strange articles of trade
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.
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Tying orchids onto bark
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.
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Welcome to Stephen Hopper's blog
A successful 250th anniversary year for Kew.
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Don't miss our necklace orchid in flower this autumn
Kew's necklace orchids are showing off their sparkly curtains in the Princess of Wales conservatory at Kew Gardens.
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Explore Kew Gardens on Google Street View
Nature fans and gardening fanatics can find inspiration by navigating the paths of Kew Gardens’ 326 acre site. Take in the largest collection of plants in the world – 30,000 different species, including 14,000 trees – and iconic structures such as the Palm House and Pagoda.
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