I have recently completed conservation of a large collection of botanical watercolours that were on a variety of supports including paper, vellum and a very fragile Chinese paper. The Ann Lee ...

The Director's Correspondence contains letters from several members of the Veitch family, famed for the Veitch & Sons Nurseries, a name synonymous with horticulture for much of the 18th century, when ...

Join a community of leading pioneers, creatives and philanthropists linked by a shared passion to help protect the natural world for generations to come. At Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, we’re dedicated ...

Nature Heroes is a family-friendly way to get the children out of the house and connecting with nature during the school half-term. Whatever the weather, we can guarantee an exciting trail, packed ...

Exploring how DNA can be used for distinguishing mahogany from look-alikes to help monitoring the illegal timber trade in Gabon and the Democratic Republic of the Congo The illegal timber trade (ITT) ...

Indigenous and local farming systems have acted as safe havens for important crop diversity – but is this under threat and ...

Watch the changing seasons, enjoy a moment of peace, and tuck into a hearty lunch. Wakehurst’s benches are the hidden gems of the landscape, giving you a new window into the garden, and allowing you ...

Letter and plans from Kew's Directors' Correspondence archive give a glimpse into the humble beginnings of one of botany's most revered institutions - Missouri Botanical Garden - and its founder Henry ...

Plant hunters frequently travelled across the world to discover new plants for science. Discover some of their adventures here with stories from Kew's Archives. The Archives team at Kew has been ...

Ideal for gardening enthusiasts, sustainability advocates, or anyone curious about this versatile plant, this course provides a comprehensive introduction to bamboo's taxonomy, cultivation, and ...