However, with climate change causing winter temperatures to warm or become more unpredictable, seeds may no longer receive ...

Explore a woodland trail of lights and lantern installations at Glow Wild 2024. As darkness falls at Wakehurst, the garden is transformed into an illuminated wonderland, inspired by the hidden world ...

To safeguard biodiversity, it’s essential to plant native species that are not only suited to current conditions but also ...

Collect your Glow Wild way-finding lantern to illuminate your path and become a colourful part of the trail.

Herbarium specimens serve as vital references for identifying plant species, including those presumed extinct. Detailed ...

Whilst we were closed, we lost vital income that supported our world-class horticultural and conservation work. We need your help more than ever to protect the future of Kew. If you can't get to the ...

James Wearn, leading a project called ‘Kew Gardens at War’, describes how one poppy helped to keep pain away during wartime while another poppy lets us remember and reflect on the pain and sorrow of ...

Our purpose is to help stop biodiversity loss and develop nature-based solutions to some of humanity’s biggest global challenges. With over 530 science staff, Kew’s mission is to understand and ...

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 ...

Whether you are a regular visitor or planning your first trip to Wakehurst, find out how you can make the most of your day. Please note the gardens close early on Glow Wild event days. Last entry at ...