This summer, the natural beauty of Kew Gardens is joined by the incredible sculptural forms of Henry Moore: Monumental Nature. Henry Moore's career spanned over six decades, producing more than 10,000 ...
Since Kew Gardens was first established nearly two hundred years ago, trees have been a key part of the landscape. Around 11,000 of them call the Gardens home, ranging from young saplings to Kew’s Old ...
Other common names: Կենի հատապտղային (Armenian), 歐洲紫杉 (Chinese, traditional), tis červený (Czech), taks (Danish), taxus (Dutch), English yew ...
AI is taking the world by storm, and science is no exception. Our scientists are using AI to rapidly identify digitised herbarium specimens that underpin crucial research. Believe it or not, one ...
Kew Gardens is home to a huge variety of flowers, of all shapes, sizes and colours. From ravishing roses to spectacular sakura, our blooms are a treat for the eyes. How clued up are you on flowers?
Christmas at Kew is returning for 2025! Our iconic Christmas at Kew light trail will be back again this festive season, offering a captivating illuminated journey through Kew Gardens at night.
Other common names: Kokospalm (Afrikaans), luu (Carolinian), niyog (Chamorro), niyok (Chamorro), ma-sun (Chinanteco), 可可椰子 (Chinese, traditional), coconut ...
All plant names have a story to tell. Both their scientific and common labels are rich in meaning, often revealing the history, uses or myths of a species. We take a look at the stories behind some of ...
Enjoy a candlelight concert in Kew’s historic glasshouse. The Nash Sessions are a unique opportunity to enjoy sensational music – from jazz to classical – by candlelight in the stunning surroundings ...
“Watching the incredible reactions on people’s faces when they listen to the sounds of water surging up through a trees trunk, is what makes my work a complete privilege,” explains Alex Metcalf, the ...
Other common names: خشخاش منوم (Arabic), Сънотворен мак (Bulgarian), cascall (Catalan), 罂粟 (Chinese Simplified), 鸦片罂粟 (Chinese ...
A food, religious symbol and cosmetic ingredient, the Indian gooseberry has almost as many uses as it has names. The tree is also known as āmalakī, amla, emblica, Malacca tree and myrobalan. Medicinal ...