BBC's 'A Year at Kew'
Series 2, Episode 7
New Palm Genus
A new palm genus is identified by palm
botanist Bill Baker and named after Kew ’s retiring Palm expert John
Dransfield.
Gravel at the Japanese Gateway
Ray Townsend has to improve the
Japanese Gateway by washing 10 tonnes of gravel and
numerous designs of rake to create the special patterns expected
in an authentic Zen Garden.
Chameleons
A consignment of chameleons seized by HM
Customs find a new home in the glasshouses at Kew.
Chainsaw Exam
Matthew, the new Tree Gang recruit, has his
important chainsaw exam to pass.
Chihuly in Seattle
Jim
Dennis and Laura Giuffrida make a trip to Seattle
to see the work of glass artist Dale Chihuly
in preparation for a massive exhibition of his work at Kew.
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