Built between 1844 and 1848, the breathtaking Palm House is still at the heart of Kew Gardens, offering a hot and humid environment for our tropical plants to thrive. But what are the little-known ...

Identifying and mapping Tropical Important Plant Areas in critical sites for plant conservation across the tropics. Plants are often highly under-represented in conservation planning schemes because ...

Victoria Gate (TW9 3JR) Pedestrian entrance, closest to Kew Gardens Underground station Elizabeth Gate (TW9 3AE) Coach drop off and pedestrian entrance, closest to Kew Bridge station and river cruise ...

Kew's scientists and international partners share their 10 favourite species named as new to science in the past 12 months. It's been another busy year here at Kew, with our scientists and their ...

Among the lush green leaves and steamy heat of our tropical Palm House lives one remarkable, record-breaking plant – the Eastern Cape giant cycad (Encephalartos altensteinii). Weighing more than a ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Our ancient Ginkgo biloba is one of the oldest and most extraordinary trees in our Gardens. Commonly known as the maidenhair tree, it was planted here at Kew centuries ago in 1762, only three years ...

Marianne North travelled the world painting plants, people and places. Defying Victorian conventions, she left an extraordinary legacy behind. From mighty redwoods in California to pitcher plants in ...

Insects are vital for a healthy garden. From bees buzzing in the shrubs to colourful butterflies visiting your plant pots, insects are a joy to watch and boost the biodiversity of outdoor spaces.