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Scientists race to collect the last seeds from a critically endangered tree before it goes extinct

Seeds from the last surviving wild Dendroseris neriifolia tree are now stored in Kew Gardens' Millennium Seed Bank as researchers work to find ways to reintroduce the species into the wild.

LiveScience

Tweed! Barbours! Pie-crust collars! Has Rivals revived the Sloane Ranger?

While the 1980s Sloane was distinctly uncool, the modern version is rather chic, writes Jessica Burrell

Evening Standard

Where to buy garden lounge sets for relaxing outside in style – these are my 8 favourite places to shop, from budget to luxury

This is where to get stylish and comfortable outdoor lounge sets, and most of them are currently on sale

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Fly-arousing orchid and zombie fungus among 2025 botanical and fungal finds

Botanists also name an overlooked snowdrop growing in the UK and a fruit that tastes like banana and guava

The Guardian - UK

Midwinter magic at Kew: the perfect Twixmas treat

Polly Dunbar takes five-year-old Nat on a festive visit to a twinkling, fairytale world, thanks to Mastercard Priceless Experiences

The Guardian - UK

One million LEDs: Kew Gardens unveils new Christmas light trail

Kew Gardens' Christmas light trail blends art and conservation with fibre optic displays, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Millennium Seed Bank.

Euronews

Tea leaves picked 200 years ago could help save cuppa from climate change

The goal is to help find or develop tea cultivars that can grow well using less water.

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Kew Gardens unveils major new attraction with 6,500 plants to highlight climate crisis

Visitors with a ticket to Kew Gardens can enter the garden at no extra cost

Evening Standard

I’m an expert gardener – Kew is a world-class attraction, but here’s what it needs to change

As the iconic Palm House closes its doors, our writer gives her verdict on the botanic institution

The Independent UK

Turning over a new leaf: historic English gardens adapt to the changing climate

Head gardeners try out more diverse and drought-resistant plants from around the world, with fascinating results

The Guardian - UK

OPINION - Kew Gardens' £60m Palm House renovation plans explained ...Tech & Science Daily podcast

‘It's a really aggressive environment. The iron is starting to corrode. Some of the glass is coming loose, and we're getting lots of heat escaping.’

Evening Standard

Flower once nearly extinct found in the wild for first time in a century

It is being described as a ‘truly thrilling moment’

The Independent UK

First new wild lady’s-slipper orchid found for 100 years marks conservation win

The discovery of the wild-grown seedling marks success for efforts to bring the incredibly rare species back from the brink of extinction.

The Independent UK

‘A gardener’s dream itinerary’: a tour of Carmarthenshire, the Garden of Wales

A road trip is the perfect way to explore the county’s horticultural highlights, with great places to eat, drink and stay en route

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Kew Gardens’ historic oak reimagined as digital artwork

One of the oldest trees at London’s Kew Gardens has been brought into the digital age with a newly unveiled artwork.

The Independent UK

Expert shares the top scented plants you need for your garden

Kew Gardens’ Tony Hall reveals what scented plants can do for your garden…

The Guardian - UK

‘A clever agent’: notes from ‘watchers’ of spy Kim Philby made public for first time

A new exhibition at the National Archives in London will reveal the extent of MI5 operation to expose the British double agent who was also Observer reporter

Evening Standard

The best places to see cherry blossom in London: from Kensington to Kew

From the iconic rose garden at Kew to the city’s many parks, these are the best places to see the capital in bloom this spring

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Ghost palms and toothy toadstools among species named by Kew scientists in 2024

New finds of toothy toadstools from the UK, orchids from across Indonesia and climbers from tropical Asia are among the list of more than 170 species.

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The Human League and Alison Moyet set for Kew The Music 2025

Kew The Music 2025's latest additions include The Human League and Alison Moyet.

The Guardian - UK

Country diary: A fungi foray where even the familiar grows strange

Rowney Warren, Bedfordshire: We count 23 species on our hunt, with specimens as wonderful as their names – amethyst deceiver, yellow stagshorn, beechleaf parachute

Evening Standard

London's Christmas lights 2025: Switch-on dates and best displays from Oxford Street to Kew Gardens

From Kew Gardens to Chelsea, here’s your calendar of the best Christmas lights events for this year

The Guardian - UK

Botanists identify 33 global ‘dark spots’ with thousands of unknown plants

Kew study reveals areas with at least 100,000 undiscovered plant species – most likely to be under threat of extinction

The Independent UK

Your houseplants could be fuelling organised crime

Traffic researchers found that many plants poached from the wild in South Africa end up for sale online around the world

International Business Times

UK Conservationists And EBay Team Up Against Plant Poaching

UK conservationists on Wednesday announced a collaboration with e-commerce giant eBay to combat the illegal plant trade, which is threatening the existence of some species.

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