Kew news
World's first night-flowering orchid is discovered
Botanists from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and the Netherlands Centre for Biodiversity Naturalis have described the first night-flowering orchid known to science on the island of New Britain, near Papua New Guinea.
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Conserving British waxcap fungi
A Defra-funded project at Kew is working to find out how many waxcap species there are in Britain, and to improve methods for their identification. The results of this work should help conservationists to prioritise those species and sites which are most in need of further protection.
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12 new flavonoids discovered in Kew tree
12 Jan 2012
In the 2011 International Year of Forests, scientists report the discovery of 12 compounds new to science in a tree growing at Kew Gardens.
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The winter flowering Cyclamen coum
by: Richard Wilford, Alpine and Rock Garden team blog 09 Jan 2012
It is said that you can have a cyclamen in flower every month of the year and January belongs to the diminutive Cyclamen coum.
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Explore Kew Gardens on Google Street View
Nature fans and gardening fanatics can find inspiration by navigating the paths of Kew Gardens’ 326 acre site. Take in the largest collection of plants in the world – 30,000 different species, including 14,000 trees – and iconic structures such as the Palm House and Pagoda.
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Welcome to Stephen Hopper's blog
by: Prof. Stephen Hopper, 04 Dec 2009
A successful 250th anniversary year for Kew.
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Kew blogs
The winter flowering Cyclamen coum
by: Richard Wilford, Alpine and Rock Garden team blog09 Jan 2012
It is said that you can have a cyclamen in flower every month of the year and January belongs to the diminutive Cyclamen coum.
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Understanding colour for photographers
by: Philip Smith, International Garden Photographer blog09 Jan 2012
Philip Smith shows you how your garden and plant photography can benefit from a richer understanding of colour.
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What's on
Featured Events and Attractions:Winter walking tour
Mon 26 December 2011 - Tue 31 January 2012, 12 noonEnjoy a winter walk around the Gardens at Kew, on our free winter tour. Tours take place everyday from 1 December 2011 to 31 January 2012, apart from 24 and 25 December, when the Gardens are closed.
Walks and tours - Tropical Nursery tour
Part of Tropical Extravaganza 2012 festival
Sat 04 February - Sat 03 March 2012, 1.30pm, 2pm and 2.30pmSaturdays only
Go behind the scenes with Kew’s expert guides on a fascinating tour of the Tropical Nursery.