Have you discovered the Kew Bookshop? 👀

From books on gardening, to botanical art and photography, these reads are full of inspiration: ow.ly/iVHs50RliJY #WorldBookDay

Did you know that the waxy surfaces of plants like Welwitschia mirabilis are just like plastic? 🪴🗑️

Irina Druzhinina is investigating the overlooked microbes that live on such plants at Kew, finding species that could help us end plastic pollution! 🔬💡
#WorldEarthDay

A stunning spring day walking in Kew Gardens to lift the spirits. Always great to spend time with the fabulous Heather Craddock and talk #trees , #planthumanities and #phdlife , as well as eat cake! 😄🍰☕️. #springblossom #tulips #judastree #Kew

We’re excited to share that on EARTHDAY.ORG, Cate Blanchett has accepted our invitation to be inaugural Ambassador for Wakehurst, home of the Millennium Seed Bank! She describes it as ‘a beacon of hope & international cooperation at a time when we’ve never needed it more.’ #EarthDay

Time for tea ☕

Did you know your morning brew comes from the leaves of the tea plant, Camellia sinensis and the flavour of the tea is brought out once the leaves of the plant have been dried.

#NationalTeaDay 🌱

Dandelions (Taraxacum officinale) are incredibly useful plants.

They are rich in vitamins A and K, and their roots can be roasted and ground as a coffee substitute! They are also an essential food source for a number of insects. 🐝

What's your verdict, friend or foe? 👇

From a yoga class in the world's largest Victorian glasshouse to soundbaths in nature 🧘🍃

Experience unique wellbeing sessions at Kew: ow.ly/yZsg50NjaWF

Explore a hidden royal home dating back to the 16th century in Kew Gardens. Kew Palace is the former home of George III and Queen Charlotte, follow in their footsteps and discover genuine items that have remained inside the palace to this day✨

#LetsDoLondon #VisitLondon

Discover the fascinating world of fungi with insights from Kew Gardens! 🍄
Learn about their crucial role in ecosystems, their partnerships with plants, and their impact on human life. #Fungi #Biodiversity 🌿🔬
➡️kew.org/read-and-watch…

We’re taking a moment to enjoy the terrific tulips dotted along Cherry Walk... 🌷

Happy #HerbalistDay ! #Guaraná , source of an effective stimulant, was one of the plants exchanged between @KewGardens and #RiodeJaneiro botanic gardens during the 19th century as reported by Reis de Brito et al in a study Kew Bulletin jstor.org/stable/24637617

The Royal Botanic Gardens Constabulary was formed in 1845. 👮‍♀️

Kew constables were part-time gardeners or Crimean War pensioners and patrolled during opening hours.

At night this job was given to a Metropolitan police officer.

It's #NationalOrchidDay ! Here are 5 things you should know about orchids 👀 👇

Featuring Research Leader and orchid expert, Oscar.
Oscar Alejandro Pérez-Escobar

⚠️ Kew Gardens will be closed today, Monday 15 April, due to adverse weather conditions.

If you have a pre-booked ticket, your ticketing provider will be in touch with more information.

We’re sorry for any inconvenience caused.

We could spend hours in here 🌳

The Temperate House is home to over a thousand rare and threatened species from 5 continents. 🌍

It's more than twice the size of the Palm House and was once the largest glasshouse in the world!

A brand new exhibition from leading contemporary artist Marc Quinn is coming to Kew this spring and summer!

Learn more 👉 ow.ly/NfER50ReTAt

4 May – 29 Sept │ Included with Garden entry

Join Kew Gardens for its fifth Community Open Week 🌿

Activities include:

🌳 Guided sensory tours
📖 Designing a biodiversity comic book
🌱 Games and activities to learn more about the world of plants

Read more 👉 buff.ly/4cKq3oq

🎉 BIG SUMMER EVENT 🎉

I’m so excited for my first-ever fitness and wellbeing festival at the incredible Kew Gardens in London on the 7th July ☺️🌳

Tickets on sale now here: bit.ly/3wxJU9T

Can’t wait to meet you all x

The Palm House Parterre has beautiful violas and white daffodils in bloom! 🌸

In 1848, when construction of the Palm House was finished, William Andrews Nesfield created an intricate geometric pattern of beds to surround it.

Join our seasonal Music and Movement sessions for under twos and learn about the wonders of Kew through nature-inspired music, songs and rhymes.

Led by a professional musician, sessions encourage awareness, coordination and confidence.

🎵 👉 ow.ly/lcmy50R8ajW