Go behind the scenes with Kew blogs
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.
Signs of spring
By: Richard Wilford - 07 Jan 2011We are in the depths of winter but there are already signs of spring appearing on the Rock Garden at Kew.
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Rare plants from Montserrat on display at Kew Gardens
By: Pat Griggs - 04 Feb 2011For the first time ever, visitors to Kew will be able to see two unique plants from the Caribbean island of Montserrat (normally kept safely behind the scenes) during the Volunteer Guides' hands-on sessions in this year’s Tropical Extravaganza.
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Adventure and discovery around the world with the plant hunters
By: Michele Losse - 18 Feb 2011Plant hunters frequently travelled across the world to discover new plants for science. Discover some of their adventures here with stories from Kew's Archives.
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Collecting curators
By: Mark Nesbitt - 25 Mar 2011Find out what happened when the curators of four major collections of useful plants recently came together at Kew.
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Black and white - the new colour
By: Philip Smith - 18 Mar 2011Your photography can be wonderfully enhanced by exploring black and white techniques. We share some practical tips and tricks.
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Restoring cleared minefields in the Falkland Islands
By: Colin Clubbe - 20 Apr 2011Restoring native vegetation on cleared minefield sites is just one of the many challenges facing conservationists in the Falkland Islands.
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Tropical bromeliads in the nursery at Kew
By: Nick Johnson - 28 Jun 2011Nick Johnson meets the Tropical Nursery’s very own bromeliad expert, Marcelo Sellaro. Find out more about bromeliad cultivation and get suggestions to try at home.
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Alpine travels in Armenia (part three)
By: Kit Strange - 25 Aug 2011Kit Strange from Kew's Alpine team continues her travels in Armenia, this time discovering food from the mountains.
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Come on a fungal foray at Kew
By: Christina Harrison - 26 Sep 2011At this time of year there are some very special appearances in Kew Gardens. Why not come on a fungal foray to discover some weird and wonderful new friends.
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Early daffs...and more!
By: Richard Wilford - 05 Dec 2011The warm autumn has encouraged some daffodils (Narcissus) to flower early in the Davies Alpine House - and there are other interesting plants to see there too.
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Preparing for the Joseph Hooker exhibition
By: Emma Le Cornu - 29 Mar 2012Read about how the Preservation section prepared for the Joseph Hooker exhibition.
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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.
What are hard seeds for?
14 May 2013
A new hypothesis has been proposed on why some seeds are hard.
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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