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British food was complex, multicultural and flavourful in the 18th century – despite what you might think

The stereotype of bland British food is notorious, and people mock the horrors of jellied eels and overcooked vegetables. Even roast beef and pudding are seen as uninspired compared to the cuisines of other nations. But British food is and has historically been complex, multicultural, and flavourful.

The Conversation · Sep 14

Storms from El Niño could risk trees disappearing from England’s landscape, expert warns

An expert warned some tree species like oak and beech could disappear from England’s landscape

The Independent UK · Sep 2

Pacific island’s coconut plantations became an “avian desert”; scientists say native vegetation must return after rats are removed

Across tropical islands in the Pacific and Indian Ocean, the arrival of people brought more than permanent settlements. Forests were cleared, invasive predators were introduced, and large areas were converted into coconut plantations for commercial production. On some islands, the coconut industry eventually declined, but the plantations remained, leaving behind…

The Times of India · Aug 31

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‘Sad moments ahead’: Kew Gardens to fell rare trees in race to save Victorian greenhouse

Horticulturalists begin moving and propagating plants before the rusty and warped Palm House begins renovation – but some are too tall to save

The Guardian - UK · Aug 27

Scottish Government ‘running down the clock’ on Wallace letter, campaigners warn

THE Scottish Government has insisted it still wants the William Wallace letter to remain north of the Border – but campaigners say they are being…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 8

Record donations repaid as teals rail against system

The largest declared donations in Victorian political history have been repaid as would-be teal MPs feel the squeeze of reinstated caps.

AAP · Jul 8

Dead tree painted red to highlight climate change impact

A painted red oak at Kew Gardens, killed in the 2022 heatwave, stands beside a resilient “Tree of Hope”, highlighting climate change impacts in the UK.

Euronews · Jun 24

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Climate crisis is changing when plants flower, artificial intelligence study finds

A global study using AI to analyse eight million digitalised plant specimens dating back a century revealed flowering has shifted by 2.5 days earlier or later per decade on average

The Independent UK · Jun 15

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 · Jun 5

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 · May 15

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

Ideal Home · Apr 1

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 · Jan 8

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 · Dec 16, 2025

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 · Nov 14, 2025

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Evening Standard · Oct 19, 2025

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.

Evening Standard · Jul 27, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2025

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 Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2025

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

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Evening Standard · Jul 16, 2025

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.’

The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2025

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 · Jun 2, 2025

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 Guardian - UK · May 24, 2025

‘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

Euronews · May 2, 2025

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 · Apr 17, 2025

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 · Mar 22, 2025

‘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

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