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New palm genus

Gravel at the Japanese Gateway

Chameleons

Chainsaw exam

Chihuly in Seattle

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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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