A favourite item from the Balls collection which features in the exhibition is his photo album of an expedition to Persia in ...

Join Kew curator-mycologists Issy Miles-Bunch and Rosie Woods in the Fungarium as they introduce you to some of their ...

Cycads are one of the oldest and most endangered plant groups on Earth. This boosts their status for collectors and makes them highly valuable and sought after in the illegal cycad trade, a ...

Seeds travel by land, sea and air to conquer new territories. Many have developed flight capabilities: wings, parachutes, gliders and exotic hydraulic explosive systems to propel them meters. With ...

Much of Australia is arid, with some parts of the continent among the driest locations on earth. These arid areas have been thought of as almost barren with limited plant diversity. However, in recent ...

Roses have inspired us with their beautiful blooms for thousands of years. The cultivation of the rose is believed to have begun in the middle east (Babylonia, Assyria and China) around 5,000 years ...

Could plants be the key to combatting malaria? New research uncovers the link between this deadly insect’s diet and disease transmission. Stealthy, tenacious, and deadly - mosquitoes are the ultimate ...

Discover why Cameroon is a biodiverse jewel in the crown of Africa, and what scientists are doing to protect it. Nestled right in the middle of Central Africa, Cameroon is a haven of biodiversity.

Only 30 mins from Central London. Our four gates can be accessed by rail, bus or river. Parking is limited.

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 ...

My research group focuses on using biodiversity to tackle Global Challenges. I am particularly interested in the interactions and trade-offs between agriculture and conservation – both of which are ...