Dig Deeper is an ongoing series that delves into the stories behind plants and fungi you know and love. Meet experts from Kew ...

Despite the pleasure we receive from the delicate aroma of a rose or the herby scent of rosemary, humans are not the primary reason why plants smell. For plants, smell is a vital form of communication ...

Palm trees differ from other tropical trees in many ways but how many grow worldwide has long been a mystery. Palm trees (Arecaceae) are iconic tropical forest plants. However, the familiar postcard ...

From spring 2026, experience the awe-inspiring scale and beauty of Henry Moore's sculptures in the stunning landscape of Kew Gardens. Henry Moore: Monumental Nature is the largest outdoor exhibition ...

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Plant hunters frequently travelled across the world to discover new plants for science. Discover some of their adventures here with stories from Kew's Archives. The Archives team at Kew has been ...

William Milliken, Head of Kew's Tropical America team, examines the importance of Kew's collection of over seven million herbarium specimens, and how this resource is being used to tackle the global ...

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 ...

Meet Encephalartos woodii. With a crown of bright green leaves, intricately patterned trunk and orange cones, it will certainly catch your eye. Found in 1895 by John Medley Wood on the edge of the ...

A sensory garden is all about stimulating and engaging the five basic senses of sight, smell, sound, touch and taste. This type of garden not only allows you to connect to nature, but encourages you ...

Learn more about the mysterious pomegranate; an important source of food and medicine for thousands of years and the fruit of ancient myths. The pomegranate (Punica granatum) is one of the oldest ...