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

With the two episodes available today, Kew's new Unearthed: The need for seeds podcast celebrates 25 years of the Millennium Seed Bank (MSB) at Wakehurst, the most significant wild seed bank in the ...

Planting native trees in shade-grown coffee farms to store carbon, conserve and enrich biodiversity, and strengthen farmers’ livelihoods. Mexico’s Tropical Montane Cloud Forests, though covering less ...

International Day of Women and Girls in Science is an opportunity to shine the spotlight on women working in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) roles. Discover the stories of some of ...

Lion’s mane is one of the hottest new health supplements on the market. What’s the story behind this fantastic fungus? Fungi are fantastic. They’ve been a food source for thousands of years, along ...

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 ...

Important: Please do not use this article as medical advice. If you have a health condition or are considering using plants for treatment, speak to a doctor or qualified medical professional first.

Discover the stories behind why these four iconic plants were adopted as symbols of resilience and resistance by the LGBTQ+ community. We value plants for a number of reasons; their scientific ...

RBG Kew’s fifth State of the World’s report, published today, lays out the current condition of the world’s plants and fungi globally. Based on the work of 200 international researchers and covering ...

In a new study, researchers at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and partners have described the only known member of the palm family (Arecaceae) to flower and fruit almost entirely underground. Owing to ...

Nature has been the inspiration for many forms of art and literature throughout history. In fact, it inspired the very first photographically illustrated book. Cyanotype photography is a camera-less ...

Kew Gardens can trace its history back over 250 years to 1759, when Augusta, Princess of Wales, founded a nine acre botanic garden within the pleasure grounds at Kew. Over the years, the Gardens have ...