Kew Magazine

Environmental Studies Collection

Archived since Winter 1991

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115 issues

Kew, the magazine of the Royal Botanic Gardens, pulls together a fascinating mix of articles about the world famous gardens at Kew and Wakehurst Place. You can discover the fascinating work that goes on behind the scenes and on expedition in Kew’s mission to discover, conserve and protect wild plant species, and the ways in which people can use the world's plants to improve their lives. From horticulture, education, conservation and the environment to art and history, all the features focus on plants and the people who work with them. The latest news from Kew and the world of plant science, and a diary of events completes the magazine.

The contribution of top writers and photographers combined with outstanding design, high production values and editorial quality makes Kew a beautiful magazine and a well-respected ambassador for the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

Kew magazine won a prestigious Garden Media Guild Environmental Award in 2014 for a feature in the spring 2014 issue on Kew’s UK National Tree Seed Project, which works to help safeguard the UK’s native trees. It also won in 2012 (for New Writer of the Year) and in 2011 for a feature on Kew's Useful Plants Project by Gail Vines. It was also a finalist in the Environment category in 2010 for two features by Carolyn Fry – Desperately Seeking Species and Saving a World of Diversity.

Latest Issue:

In the Spring issue of Kew magazine, we go off the beaten track with a look at some lesser-known flowering shrubs around the Gardens and discover why the Woodland Garden is the perfect place to relax. Renowned Finnish artist Eija-Liisa Ahtila tells us the story behind her works in Kew’s new exhibition, The Power of Trees. And we find out what happens in a sound bathing session.

Plus, learn about the daredevil paramotorist crew working in Peru with Kew scientists to preserve fragile fog oases. Closer to home, meet our team of species conservation assessors, who hunt for clues to help counter the biodiversity crisis.

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