Join Charles and the horticulture team as they create a wildflower meadow using ancient scything techniques at Kew Gardens.

Telipogon cruentilabrum is one of four new rare and spectacular Telipogon species described in 2025 by Dr Carlos Martel, ...

The Wakehurst Christmas lights will return in 2026, inspired by gifts of nature. It’s a reminder that the greatest treasures aren’t wrapped in paper, but rooted in the living world. Our wild botanic ...

Other common names: Կենի հատապտղային (Armenian), 歐洲紫杉 (Chinese, traditional), tis červený (Czech), taks (Danish), taxus (Dutch), English yew ...

Eight new world premiere installations Seasonal favourites return to Kew Gardens, including spectacular Temperate House light show Stunning new installation on the Palm House Pond Explore nature by ...

Learn how Kew researchers are using cutting edge technology to weigh trees, wake up seeds and collect plants from remote locales. This summer, Kew brings together trees and technology in incredible ...

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 ...

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 ...

Forests are finely tuned to the rhythms of climate. We see these rhythms every year, as leaves fall in autumn and newly formed buds open in spring. Flowers bloom, and seeds are set on a seasonal ...

We look at the complex story behind one of the most infamous plants, and the science leading us to better understand it For thousands of years, Indigenous communities of South America have used the ...

It's rather strange that plants make cancer chemotherapy drugs don’t you think? It's not just one example. There is 'vinblastine' and 'vincristine', which are derived from the Madagascan periwinkle ...

It’s been another excellent year! In 2023, 74 plants and 15 fungi were named by botanists and mycologists here at Kew and at our partner organisations around the globe. We've seen everything from ...