Talks & courses at Kew Gardens
Short Course: Kew School of Botanical Illustration
07 June - 18 June 2010This 10 day course provides an exciting opportunity to learn about the working practice of a botanical illustrator at Kew and for students to discover the methods and materials required.
Short Course: The Asparagus to Zucchini of Vegetable Gardening
14 April - 14 April 2010At a time when interest in vegetable growing is at a level that’s been unknown for decades we are delighted to offer a comprehensive one-day course covering all the basics of vegetable gardening – and more!
Vegetation Survey Training Course
13 September - 24 September 2010A two-week course giving trainees the opportunity to learn vegetation survey methods and techniques for practical applications.
Short Course: Distance and Detail - Drawing and Painting Plants
06 September - 10 September 2010This five-day course is an opportunity to draw plants in their natural habitat as well as in the classroom.
Short Course: Creative Plant Photography
04 May - 07 May 2010During this popular course, participants will learn how to extend their vision, both in the way they look at plants before releasing the shutter and the best way to approach photography for each particular subject – when using digital cameras.
Lecture: Bringing Namaqualand to Kew
29 June - 29 June 2010This illustrated lecture follows the creation of this summer’s Palm House parterre bedding display, as part of the International Year of Biodiversity Festival at Kew.
Lecture: Organic Farming at Highgrove
20 April - 20 April 2010In 1986, The Prince of Wales decided to convert the Duchy Home Farm to a completely organic system to demonstrate the environmental and commercial benefits.
Short Course: Photographing Trees - FULLY BOOKED
27 May - 28 May 2010This popular course is designed to explore ways of producing stunning photographs of trees.
Kew celebrates National Science and Engineering Week - 12-21 March 2010
16 March - 19 March 2010Behind-the-scenes tours at Kew Gardens
Early Events in Monocot Evolution
20 April - 22 April 2010Joint meeting of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and the Linnean Society of London which will focus on early branches of the monocot phylogeny.
