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Palatable plants - a guided walk around Kew Gardens

Part of incredibles festival 2013

Join this free guided walking tour and discover some of the weird and wonderful edible plants found at Kew Gardens.

Evening event - Foraging Dinners at the Orangery Restaurant

Part of incredibles festival 2013

This summer the Orangery Restaurant will play host to a special Foraging Dinner. Join us on this gastronomic journey around Kew Gardens and find out how different plants can be used to create delicious contemporary dishes.

Talk - From maize to mungongo: Kew and food security in the 21st century

Since the advent of intensive agriculture mankind has relied on fewer and fewer plant species for food. Using examples from around the world, this talk examines some key solutions being developed for long term food security.

The Wakehurst Seed Festival, including the Seed Swap, at Kew's Millennium Seed Bank

Following the success of our Great Seed Swap, held at Wakehurst for the last two years, this year Kew's Millennium Seed Bank is hosting the Wakehurst Seed Festival, including the Seed Swap.

Art exhibition - Rory McEwen’s Legacy: Artists influenced by him in the Shirley Sherwood Collection

This exhibition in the Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art explores how Rory McEwen inspired many of the contemporary artists represented in the Shirley Sherwood Collection.

Exhibition Tour with Dr Shirley Sherwood

Join Dr Sherwood at the Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art, Kew, for a tour around our forthcoming exhibition on the botanical artist, Rory McEwen.

Walks and tours - Introduction to the Gardens

Gain an insight into Kew’s history, plants, science and seasonal highlights. Every day of the year except 24 and 25 December.

Exhibition - David Nash at Kew: A Natural Gallery

David Nash, one of the UK’s most prolific sculptors, is exhibiting his work at Kew Gardens. The exhibition includes sculptures, installations, drawings and film in place throughout the Gardens, glasshouses and exhibition spaces. In October 2012, Nash unveiled a series of new works including many created in an on site 'wood quarry' which operated from April - September 2012.