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Our gardens are open for you to relax and enjoy the fresh air but some of our buildings are closed in line with national guidance. Book a time slot to Kew Gardens or Wakehurst before you come. Please only visit if you live locally.

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Go behind the scenes to get the latest in our cutting-edge science and uncover the fascinating world of plants and fungi.

  • Close-up of the sharp leaves of mother-in-law's tongue (Sansevieria trifasciata)

    1 March 2021

    Weird and wonderful plant names

    Katie Avis-Riordan

  • Aerial view of Saint Helena island

    25 February 2021

    Saint Helena’s rarest plants growing at Kew

    Thomas Pickering

  • A mixture of shop products

    23 February 2021

    Best Kew gifts to buy for spring

    Meryl Westlake

  • Carya ovata during autumn

    23 February 2021

    DNA milestone: one step closer to completing the tree of life for plants

    Ben Hirschler

  • Holly leaves and berries with snow Play

    18 February 2021

    Watch: Slow TV winter at Kew

    Katie Avis-Riordan

  • 'Love from Kew' postcard of the Japanese Gateway at Kew

    12 February 2021

    A writer's love affair with Kew

  • Butterfly on thistle

    3 February 2021

    How to attract insects to your garden

    Ellen McHale

  • Rainforest

    2 February 2021

    Nature is our greatest economic asset

    Professor Alexandre Antonelli

  • Cyclamen and snowdrops in Wakehurst's Winter Garden

    29 January 2021

    Quiz: Test your winter plants wisdom

    Katie Avis-Riordan

  • 27 January 2021

    Best things to do at Wakehurst this winter

    Katie Avis-Riordan, Ellen McHale

  • Forest from above

    26 January 2021

    10 golden rules for restoring forests

    Grace Brewer

  • Two adults sat in Wakehurst gardens in winter

    25 January 2021

    5 hidden spots at Wakehurst

    Ellen McHale

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