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Mapping Coffee in Ethiopia part one
By: Paul Little - 16 Apr 2013Kew photographer Paul Little has just returned from accompanying a field trip to the Highlands of Ethiopia to research the impact of climate change on the vital coffee crop. Read part one of his diary of the trip.
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The self-taught naturalist - Alfred Russel Wallace and Kew
By: Marc Muller - 15 Apr 2013Our 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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IncrEdibles; a voyage through surprising edible plants
By: Imogen Dent - 12 Apr 2013I’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By: Lorna Cahill - 10 Apr 2013Details about upcoming free talks at Kew Gardens Archives, involving original historical documents and behind the scenes tours.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 - 04 Apr 2013Discovering 'man's best friend' in the Directors' Correspondence collection, part of Kew's archive.
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On Wallace and sago cakes
By: Bill Baker - 03 Apr 2013In this guest post Bill Baker, a palm expert at Kew, reports on a culinary connection between botanists past and present
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Itinerary tips for a summer visit to Kew Gardens
By: Imogen Dent - 27 Mar 2013If you’re planning a summer group trip, don’t miss out on Kew's main highlights or the hidden delights.
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Celebrating David Livingstone's Bicentenary
By: Lorna Cahill - 19 Mar 2013To celebrate the bicentenary of African explorer David Livingstone, the Archives team reveal his connection to Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, and how you can see more of his letters online.
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15 minutes of fame - bonsai in the spotlight
By: Richard Kernick - 18 Mar 2013Last year Liam, Tom and Lee from “The Journal of Wild Culture” came to visit Kew Gardens to photograph the bonsai collection for an article in their debut issue. Now the issue has been published and we can all enjoy the results.
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What are hard seeds for?
14 May 2013
A new hypothesis has been proposed on why some seeds are hard.
Caffeine enhances bee memory
10 May 2013
Caffeine in the nectar of coffee and citrus flowers manipulates the memory of pollinating bees.
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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