Gwil arrived at Kew in October 1974, not as a trained taxonomist but as a keen gardener, with a degree in botany and fresh ...

Join Charles and Dave as they explore the difference between wild and cultivated roses, dive into their symbolism back to the ...

New digital hub launched to showcase careers in science, horticulture and the natural world Vital new resources for young people, teachers and careers advisors to explore green careers Young people ...

Potential supervisors or students interested in working with us on a science PhD are invited to contact our Doctoral Partnership Manager ([email protected]). Those interested in working with us ...

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Through a combination of surveys, literature reviews and expert consultations, the Conservation Gap Analysis assessed the representation of Nothofagus species in ex-situ (seed bank and living ...

If you can, adding a voluntary donation to top up your ticket is an easy way to support Kew's vital science and conservation work. If you are a UK taxpayer and add a donation of at least 10%, we can ...

Like other gourds, the snake gourd is a member of the pumpkin family (Cucurbitaceae) and has seeds similar to its cousin the water melon (Citrullus lanatus), although slightly more eccentric, sporting ...

Kew’s iconic Orchid festival returns in 2025 to brighten up the winter months. Taking over the Princess of Wales Conservatory from Saturday 1 February to Sunday 2 March 2025, the 29 th Orchid festival ...

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 ...