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.
The Chilean blue crocus, a real eyeful - and it's not a crocus!
By: Sue Skinner - 28 Feb 2011Once thought extinct in the wild, the stunning blue-flowered Chilean blue crocus was rediscovered in the Andes near Santiago, Chile, in spring 2001. You can see it flowering now in the Davies Alpine House.
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Delve into Kew magazine's archive
By: Christina Harrison - 23 Feb 2011Did you know that you can browse recent articles from Kew magazine via our archive page?
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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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Propagating unique Falkland Islands plants
By: Kit Strange - 17 Feb 2011Kit Strange from Kew’s Hardy Display Section has recently returned from the Falkland Islands, where she worked with partners from Falklands Conservation on the continuing development of a collection of native plants.
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Dionysia - flowering cushions in the Alpine House
By: Richard Wilford - 16 Feb 2011Some of the most exquisite alpine plants are in the genus Dionysia. In early spring these cushion-forming plants are covered with flowers and are displayed in the Davies Alpine House.
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Kew magazine is 20 years old!
By: Christina Harrison - 08 Feb 2011Since 1991 Kew magazine has been bringing you news of Kew's work and the wonders of the plant world.
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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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Renovating the Rock Garden
By: Joanne Everson - 03 Feb 2011There is more to working on Kew's Rock Garden than looking after the plants; the rocks need attention too. Winter is the time when the Rock Garden team carry out important renovation work.
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Sense-and-Respond vs Plan-and-Execute
By: Denise DeLuca - 01 Feb 2011Learn how nature's emergent approach can be transferred to a business setting, leading to creativity, innovation and positive business outcomes.
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Introducing First Time Out
By: Mark Nesbitt - 31 Jan 2011Five museums, five objects from the stores, five interpretations…
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Elderflower surprise
10 Jun 2013
Scientists at Kew Gardens have discovered compounds new to science in ordinary elderflower drinks.
Speciation systems on Lord Howe Island
06 Jun 2013
Lord Howe Island provides evidence in plants for the ‘syngameon hypothesis’ of adaptive evolution.
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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