The hard work bears a reward at the end of the day. In the evenings we sat outside our little house and admired the view ...

Among the more thrilling highlights are several ‘toothy toadstools’ (tooth fungi), with type specimens collected from near ...

Passiflora or passion flower is a genus of more than 550 species which are members of the Passifloraceae family. The genus, which contains vines, lianas, shrubs and trees, is predominantly distributed ...

I am the Director of Wakehurst, leading Kew’s 535-acre wild botanic garden and fostering research partnerships with Kew Science. I'm interested in harnessing ecological approaches to make horticulture ...

Believed to be the longest herbaceous borders in the country – and possibly in the world – our Great Broad Walk Borders stretch out in a rainbow of colour. At more than 320 metres, the borders offer ...

Gerhard Prenner, researcher in plant morphology and anatomy, presents his recent studies on Abrus precatorius, a "deadly beauty" with fascinating flowers and inflorescences. The genus Abrus consists ...

We provide independent and impartial scientific advice on the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). The Convention on International Trade in ...

Exploring properties of plants and fungi, and their potential applications to human health, well-being and sustainable development.

James Wearn, leading a project called ‘Kew Gardens at War’, describes how one poppy helped to keep pain away during wartime while another poppy lets us remember and reflect on the pain and sorrow of ...

Open today Open today: 10:00 am - 3:15 pm (last entry 2:30 pm) ...

Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817 – 1911) was a trailblazing botanist and explorer and Kew’s second Director. Detailing plant diversity and economic botany throughout his many expeditions, he remains an ...

Whether you are a regular visitor or planning your first trip to Wakehurst, find out how you can make the most of your day. Please note the gardens close early on Glow Wild event days. Last entry at ...