Since 2019, more than one million illegally harvested succulent plants have been seized by law enforcement authorities in ...

As the nights draw in and temperatures begin to fall, it can only mean one thing: Halloween is right around the corner. Lots ...

That’s about ten times the number of known mammal species on Earth – and we don’t know what or where they are. This great ...

The mysterious Dracula vampira, known as the Vampire Orchid, is one of the most dramatic orchids we’ve digitised. Native to ...

Open today Open today: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm (last entry 5:00 pm) ...

Autumn is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular seasons at Wakehurst, with the gardens ablaze in vibrant reds, burnt ...

Our purpose is to help stop biodiversity loss and develop nature-based solutions to some of humanity’s biggest global challenges. With over 530 science staff, Kew’s mission is to understand and ...

This unique collection of botanical art celebrates the beauty of nature in exquisite scientific detail – from an age before photography until the present day. The gallery captures the endless variety ...

Discover the world of science behind our botanical collections, with over 50,000 living plants to be found across our UNESCO World Heritage site. The Temperate House will be partially closed between 7 ...

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 ...

Like other gourds, the snake gourd is a member of the pumpkin family (Cucurbitaceae) and has seeds similar to its cousin the water melon (Citrullus lanatus), although slightly more eccentric, sporting ...

Whilst we were closed, we lost vital income that supported our world-class horticultural and conservation work. We need your help more than ever to protect the future of Kew. If you can't get to the ...