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 ...

Find opening and closing times for the Gardens, attractions, cafés, restaurants, shops and car park. Opening and closing times are seasonal and vary throughout the year. We may occasionally need to ...

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

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

Plants and fungi are vital to the future of food, clean air and medicine. We're fighting against biodiversity loss to save life on Earth.

With ten computer-controlled climate zones, the Princess of Wales Conservatory is a glassy labyrinth leading you through a series of fascinating ecosystems. In our zone dedicated to carnivorous plants ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Help us digitise the treasures of Kew's Herbarium and we'll take you behind the scenes in one of the most biodiverse places on Earth - no experience required. This year, Kew is taking part in WeDigBio ...