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Kew News
Environment Secretary signals new approach to environment policy from Kew Gardens
At Kew Gardens today, Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman signalled a new approach to environment policy, calling for everyone, from birdwatchers to big business, to shape the government’s Natural Environment White Paper.
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Palm House Parterre brings a taste of South Africa to Kew
This summer's planting is inspired by Namaqualand in the Northern Cape, and features plants from this biodiversity ‘hotspot’ to highlight biodiversity issues including environmental threats, climate change and invasive plants.
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Welcome to Stephen Hopper's blog
A successful 250th anniversary year for Kew.
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Don't miss our necklace orchid in flower this autumn
Kew's necklace orchids are showing off their sparkly curtains in the Princess of Wales conservatory at Kew Gardens.
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'People in the Garden'
11 Aug 2010
What makes the difference between a family snapshot in the garden and an award-winning photograph in the 'People in the Garden' category of International garden Photographer of the Year?
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Dr Livingstone, I presume? The Zambesi Expedition 1858-1864
30 Jul 2010
Read about documents from the Zambesi Expedition in Kew's Archives
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Blogs
'People in the Garden'
By: Philip Smith - 11 Aug 2010
What makes the difference between a family snapshot in the garden and an award-winning photograph in the 'People in the Garden' category of International garden Photographer of the Year?
Dr Livingstone, I presume? The Zambesi Expedition 1858-1864
By: Michele Losse - 30 Jul 2010
Read about documents from the Zambesi Expedition in Kew's Archives
What's On
Featured Events and Attractions:Walking Tour: Tree Identification
Wed 01 September - Sat 30 October 2010Guided walks: How to identify trees
South Africa Landscape - Kew at the British Museum
Thu 29 April - Sun 10 October 2010Kew and the British Museum have brought a small corner of South Africa to the heart of London. Our South Africa Landscape highlights the rich diversity of plant life from South Africa’s Cape region – an internationally renowned biodiversity hotspot.
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