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Budding botanists put best foot forward in Kew’s annual clogs and apron race

The clogs were brought out of the cupboard for budding botanists at Kew Gardens’ annual clogs and apron race. The tradition, dating back decades, is used to welcome a new cohort of students at Kew’s School of Horticulture, challenging them to run ...

21 Sept 2022 at 09:00

More than 40,000 plant species now stored in Kew Gardens’ seed bank

The Millennium Seed Bank (MSB) is celebrating a major milestone after banking more than 40,000 different plant species in an effort to preserve rare, threatened and important wild plants. Dubbed the Noah’s Ark for plants, the MSB holds the ...

10 Mar 2023 at 06:58

‘Tree against hunger’ flowers for first time at Kew Gardens

A tree scientists believe may hold the key to giving food security to millions of people across east Africa has flowered for the first time at Kew Gardens. The Ethiopian enset will produce a spectacular bloom, which could reach up to two ...

12 Apr 2023 at 16:19

New giant waterlily and ‘botanical wonder of the world’ discovered in Kew

A giant waterlily held in Kew’s Botanic Gardens for 177 years has been revealed as a species new to science and “one of the botanical wonders of the world”. The famous giant waterlily, genus Victoria, was named after Queen Victoria in ...

04 Jul 2022 at 14:34

In Pictures: Dazzling displays help to spread the Christmas spirit

Nothing quite says Christmas like the twinkling of sparkly lights, and people are feeling festive across the land by switching them on in celebration. Here are some of the biggest and brightest displays celebrating Christmas 2023 ...

24 Dec 2023 at 08:31

In Pictures: Festive cheer as country lights up for Christmas

There is nothing like the twinkle of masses of Christmas lights heralding the festive season to lift the spirits. Here are some of the biggest and brightest displays celebrating Christmas 2022 around the UK and Ireland. People ...

24 Dec 2022 at 14:32

Kew Gardens’ orchid festival to showcase stunning Costa Rican blooms

Kew Gardens is set to open its annual orchid festival this week, showcasing some of Costa Rica’s most stunning blooms. The event, due to begin on Saturday, will feature flower arrangements representing the biodiversity of the ...

03 Feb 2022 at 17:55

Life

Plants to grow for dyeing your clothes

The rich colours of plants go much further than the garden – if you grow them for dyeing. The way plants and fungi are inspiring a new wave of sustainable design is at the heart of Material World, Kew’s first-ever fashion ...

02 Sept 2025 at 08:30

Show gardens ‘prioritising which plants to look after’ during dry spell

Britain’s most famous gardens are prioritising which plants to look after to cope with the “increasingly challenging” spell of dry weather. Three of the 10 driest parts of England are Kew Gardens, in south-west London, ...

08 Aug 2022 at 17:56

City

Compass serves up £475m deal to buy Kew Gardens caterer

Catering giant Compass Group has struck a £475 million deal to buy CH&Co, the hospitality provider for venues such as Kew Gardens. On Monday, the world’s largest food services firm said it has “signed an agreement” to ...

22 Jan 2024 at 09:11

News

New swimming fish design on London police box thought to be latest Banksy

A new artwork of swimming fish has appeared on a police box in the City of London, sparking speculation that it might be the latest Banksy. The elusive street artist has not yet claimed the piece, but if he does it ...

11 Aug 2024 at 11:25

Life

7 winter walks to blow the cobwebs away

The trees may be laid bare and have lost their golden glow, but there’s nothing better for the mind, body and soul than marching forth on a crisp winter’s day. Especially if you’ve been cooped up at home, need to ...

11 Dec 2023 at 07:30

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