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Keep up to date with what's happening at Kew, including updates from the teams working in the gardens, and our science and conservation teams working in the UK and around the world. Browse the latest posts below, or use the drop down list to visit your favourite blog for the latest news.
Retracing the footsteps of Everard Im Thurn in Guyana
By: Sara Albuquerque - 07 Oct 2010The South American country of Guyana (formerly British Guiana) has a rich biological and cultural heritage, well-represented in Kew's Economic Botany Collection. A research project seeks to view the historic collections in the context of today's people and environment.
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Dramatic display of giant Himalayan lily seedheads
By: Katie Price - 02 Dec 2010The giant Himalayan lily looks good even in winter. Find out how we grow this magnificent plant in Kew's Woodland Garden.
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Nineteenth century transport troubles for two tonne palm
By: Kat Harrington - 08 Dec 2010Directors' correspondence from the archive reveals the difficulty of transporting an unusual two tonne palm to the Gardens.
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Richard Oldham: 'The Last Botanical Collector'
By: Charlotte Rowley - 23 Mar 2011Learn about the hardships faced by the unfortunate botanical collector Richard Oldham on his journey around Japan, and find out what led to the end of his contract with Kew.
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Building of the Landscape has started
By: Steve Ruddy & Richard Wilford - 30 Mar 2011Steve and Richard, alongside Alan the 'rockman', begin the build by plotting out the layout of the Landscape.
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Creating pathways and our first delivery!
By: Steve Ruddy & Richard Wilford - 07 Apr 2011Learn how we prepared the pathways in the Landscape before the first of our deliveries arrived.
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Introducing the bonsai collection at Kew Gardens
By: Richard Kernick - 10 Aug 2011In his first post, Kew's resident bonsai specialist, Richard Kernick, introduces the bonsai collection at Kew Gardens. Find out more about the history of this unique collection, learn how the trees arrived at Kew and take a look behind the scenes.
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Fruits and leaves of autumn
By: Tony Hall - 04 Nov 2011Tony Hall shares his favourite fruits and leaves from this autumn's show.
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Repotting and root pruning: why, when, how?
By: Richard Kernick - 06 Mar 2012Kew's Bonsai Specialist Richard Kernick explains the 'why, when and how' of the bonsai year's first major job - repotting.
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Aitchison and Asia in the Directors' Correspondence
By: Katherine Harrington - 19 Apr 2012Uncovering the plant collecting experiences of a 19th century surgeon naturalist through his correspondence with Kew.
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Jubilee celebrations
By: Debora Hodgson, Stephanie Rolt - 08 Jun 2012Read about a special display that has been produced for the Library Reading Room to celebrate Her Majesty's connections with Kew.
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A new typology of seed development in late winter-flowering temperate woodland plants
23 May 2013
Research at the Millennium Seed Bank (RBG Kew) and the University of Reading has identified a new typology of seed development.
Study finds sixty percent of UK species in decline
22 May 2013
Kew has contributed to a groundbreaking report on the state of wildlife in the UK in time for International Day of Biological Diversity. It reveals that 60% of species studied have declined over recent decades.
Olympic rings spectacular unveiled
18 Apr 2012
A floral spectacular is in bloom in front of the Orangery at Kew Gardens to celebrate the London 2012 Olympic Games.
David Attenborough's Kingdom of Plants 3D now available on DVD and Blu-ray
13 Mar 2012
Filmed over the course of a year at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Kingdom of Plants 3D provides a fascinating new look at plant life using stunning 3D time-lapse filming techniques. Own your personal copy today following the DVD and Blu-ray release.
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