Many epiphytes are specialists. They need specific microclimates, high humidity, and stable forest ecosystems to survive.

How many species of oak tree are there? What mythology is tied to oaks? What threats do they face? Join Kew expert and Tree Gang member Tom Fry as he explores the science and stories of the oak tree ...

Launched in 2011, the Green Legacy Hiroshima (GLH) initiative aims to safeguard the future and the peace message of these ...

Meet Jack Harrison, Wakehurst's Prairie Lead, and the brains behind the management and maintenance of the Prairie. He works ...

All summer long, Kew members and their guests can visit the Gardens from 8am. Escape the crowds and be the first to enjoy the ...

Saving India’s Orchids to Enhance Human-Nature Connectivity and Conservation India is home to countless charismatic and endemic orchid species at risk of extinction from human development – but what ...

For thousands of years, Indigenous communities of South America have used the coca plant as a medicine, a tea ingredient and a nutritional supplement, with the plant being woven into religion and ...

The makings of a meadow Today, a meadow is often used to describe any largely unmanaged natural area with a proliferation of grasses and flowers. More traditionally though, it refers to a field that ...

Mini and Young Scientist Backpacks Ignite your child’s scientific curiosity with one of our scientist backpacks, filled with intriguing items and fun activities.

5 things you didn’t know about henna Fascinating facts about an ancient plant that’s just to dye for.

1. Remove your shoes and socks and walk slowly with closed eyes Walking barefoot, otherwise known as grounding or earthing, awakens your senses, allowing a deeper connection to the earth beneath our ...