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

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

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 ...

A glorious week-long festival of summer concerts set within the stunning grounds of Kew Gardens. Proving to be a hit for all generations of music lovers, Kew The Music is the perfect evening out for ...

My taxonomic research focuses upon the Compositae (Asteraceae) family. I am interested in using this diverse family as a model group for considering ecological questions. My research has considered ...

As a seed curator for the Garfield Weston Global Tree Seed Bank Programme, my main task is to conduct seed germination tests on a range of plant species to understand and record the longevity and ...

My research broadly focuses on the origins of agriculture. My project aims to determine the palaeoclimatic and socio-cultural drivers of the transition from hunter-gathering to farming; to this end, ...

Christmas at Kew is back with its spectacular displays lighting up winter nights. From firm seasonal favourites to dazzling new installations, this year’s trail fills the UNESCO World Heritage ...

I am a research assistant working at the Millenium Seed Bank with a background in biology and genetics. I first came to Kew as an intern working on the CryoSync project studying the redox effects on ...

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 ...

Gerhard Prenner, researcher in plant morphology and anatomy, presents his recent studies on Abrus precatorius, a "deadly beauty" with fascinating flowers and inflorescences. The genus Abrus consists ...