We’re a small group of 22. We’re all different ages and have different ideas. We’ve had different careers and educations. We ...

Worried about the risk of fire, Gerald Loder created a fire brigade for Wakehurst in 1934. Loder was right in his concerns, ...

Join Iain Parkinson, Wakehurst’s Head of Landscape & Horticulture as he reflects on the beauty and importance of meadows.

Scientists at RBG Kew and Queen Mary University of London have found evidence that young ash tree populations are evolving ...

Botanical art is a vital part of studying plants and fungi. It’s how scientists can highlight the key differences between species and helps them to understand how they are related to each other. But ...

Today, we are excited to announce the official launch of our new, highly anticipated online Data Portal: a digital treasure trove that will house all 7.5 million of our prestigious herbarium and ...

Wakehurst in Sussex has announced ‘The Buzz About Trees’, an innovative new study that harnesses cutting-edge bioacoustics technology to monitor bee abundance. With wild bee populations in decline, ...

Shade-grown coffee plantations can be powerful allies in the fight against climate change and biodiversity loss. The use of native trees can provide habitats for wildlife, protect soil health, and ...

The problem The state of Kerala is a prominent hub for native orchids, boasting 271 species, which account for about 22% of India's orchid species, all within merely 1% of the nation's total land area ...

1) Ghost palm of Borneo published after 90 years – Plectocomiopsis hantu It can take several years to describe a new species, and this first example is no exception. Although known to the local ...