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

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

Ash dieback is a disease caused by a fungus called Hymenoscyphus fraxineus, an invasive species which has spread across Europe in the past 30 years. The fungus grows into the trees’ vascular systems ...

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 ...

New portal makes millions of specimens freely accessible to the world Kew’s vast botanical and mycological archive - plant and fungal specimens collected over centuries - is now just a click away, ...

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 ...

Saving India’s Orchids to Enhance Human-Nature Connectivity and Conservation India is home to countless charismatic and endemic orchid species at risk of extinction from human development – but what ...

Kew's scientists and international partners share their 10 favourite species named as new to science in the past 12 months. It's been another busy year here at Kew, with our scientists and their ...

Scientists from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and their partners reveal their pick of the top 10 plants and fungi named new to science in 2024. From marzipan-scented lianas to an entirely new genus ...

Everything you need to know about Halloween at Kew Find out more about dates and entry times, ticket information, how to book, pricing, parking, access and contact information.