Lion’s mane grows a spherical cluster of white dangling spines and loosely resembles the mane of the king of the jungle. These fruiting bodies can grow as individual spheres, or a large group of ...

This year’s International Day for Biological Diversity highlights the uniqueness of island biodiversity and the threats it faces, yet so much of island diversity remains essentially unknown. On 22 May ...

You’ll visit Kew’s new Winter Garden, filled with cold loving plants, like hellebores ( Helleborus ), snowdrops ( Galanthus) ...

Kew scientists reveal 172 new plants and fungi described together with partners in 2024 New to science discoveries call attention to the ongoing loss of global biodiversity Highlights include a ‘ghost ...

Alongside Expressions in Blue in the Shirley Sherwood Gallery, paintings from the Shirley Sherwood Collection will also be on display in Gallery Six. Curated by Dr Shirley Sherwood, Botanical Blues, ...

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 ...

Adapting agriculture to climate change is one of the most urgent challenges of our time. Rising temperatures, changes in rainfall, erratic weather patterns and the prevalence of pests and diseases ...

Future Ecologies of Art looks at artists as crucial conversation partners in engaging with botanical collections, specifically the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. Informed by looking at selected arts ...

Come and celebrate the arrival of spring at Kew Gardens, surrounded by spectacular spring blossom. In collaboration with the Royal College of Music, Sounds of Blossom will bring the spring blooms to ...

Wanderwild is Wakehurst's new, immersive summer event - blending music, art, street food, dance and aerial performance for an unforgettable sunset experience. Wanderwild has three staggered ...

Due to the anticipated low temperatures and adverse weather conditions, the Children's Garden may open later than planned or remain closed for safety. Please check with a member of staff upon arrival ...

Ademola Adetunji joined the Millennium Seed Bank (MSB) at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, as a Research Associate to contribute to studies on plasma and phenotyping technologies for improved seed ...