China is home to more than 1,700 orchid species, reflecting a breathtaking range of landscapes – from the humid forests of Yunnan to the snowy slopes of the eastern Himalayas. Among them are iconic ...

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If you can't get to the gardens, let us bring the gardens to you. Travel to the tropics, the desert and the mountains without leaving the house with our seasonal footage and a sneak peek at our ...

Create a mesmerising event for you and your guests with this luxury experience, designed to share the very best of Kew. Enchanting gardens, sophisticated architecture and an iconic location – the ...

I head the Conservation Genetics team in the Conservation Science Department. The aim of the team is to use modern techniques to investigate the genetics of rare species and to clarify their ...

Our extensive collections of living plants at Kew Gardens and Wakehurst make up our world-renowned Living Collections. The Living Collections are the foundation of our two botanic gardens, Kew and ...

Entry to this event is via Jodrell Gate on Kew Road. Discover a new side to Kew at Orchids After Hours. Enjoy exclusive access to the tropical paradise of the Princess of Wales Conservatory as we ...

The former royal residence of the Duke of Cambridge, Cambridge Cottage is set within a peaceful, private corner of the Gardens. Whether you are hosting an intimate lunch or a corporate event, ...

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The collections at Kew, both living and otherwise, reveal a history deeply entwined with colonialism, trade and the imperial project. The practice of economic botany was key to the colonial era– ...

Discover the leopard orchid, which is found across the tropical and central regions of Africa and is popular in both traditional African medicines and the collections of orchid fanatics. Learn about ...

The focus of my research is Comparative Plant Morphology. I study the arrangement and development of plant cells, tissues and organs. I compare ‘typical’ structures with ‘misfits’ (such as 'inside-out ...