Talks & courses at Kew Gardens

Short Course: Kew School of Botanical Illustration

07 June - 18 June 2010

This 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 2010

At 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 2010

A 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 2010

This 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 2010

During 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 2010

This 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 2010

In 1986, The Prince of Wales decided to convert the Duchy Home Farm to a completely organic system to demonstrate the environmental and commercial benefits.