Lindfield-based florist Gemma from The Chestnut Flower Company will lead this relaxed and enjoyable workshop, guiding you ...

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 ...

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 ...

The fungal kingdom is the source of some of the most important medicines ever discovered. Some of these fungal-derived medicines have proved to be so effective that they have re-defined what was ...

Discover Kew’s work in collaboration with local partners to safeguard a sustainable future for this Caribbean island's threatened forests If when you think of the Caribbean islands you picture white ...

Discover the stories behind why these four iconic plants were adopted as symbols of resilience and resistance by the LGBTQ+ community. We value plants for a number of reasons; their scientific ...

Kew’s State of the World’s Plants and Fungi 2023 has arrived, shedding light on our current understanding of plants and fungi, and what we need to find out in order to protect them. Kew’s fifth State ...

The floral designs of henna skin art are as intricate as they are timeless. This plant-based dye has a rich history of use on both skin and hair, as well as fabrics. Read on to discover more about ...

‘We are connected in every single way. We are nature.’ – Fearne Cotton, British broadcaster, writer and founder of Happy Place. Tune in to nature and the natural world with these simple steps on your ...

Nature has been the inspiration for many forms of art and literature throughout history. In fact, it inspired the very first photographically illustrated book. Cyanotype photography is a camera-less ...

Kew Gardens can trace its history back over 250 years to 1759, when Augusta, Princess of Wales, founded a nine acre botanic garden within the pleasure grounds at Kew. Over the years, the Gardens have ...

Take a walk through a forest, a field or a park during the autumn and you’ll almost definitely spot them. Clusters of toadstools popping up out of the ground, growing in rings on the grass or even out ...