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Celebrate Pride Month this June
Queerness and nature have always been connected, whether through art, science or symbols.
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How Kew inspired queer icon Virginia Woolf
Virginia Woolf crafted her critically acclaimed works on the doorstep of Kew Gardens.
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Flowers as queer symbols
Discover the stories behind why four iconic plants were adopted as symbols by the LGBTQIA+ community.
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Queer pioneers of the natural world
Meet a community of LGBTQIA+ scientists and artists who brought their own vibrant perspectives to the world of plants and fungi.
Seasonal highlights
Learn more about which plants are looking their best as summer begins.
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Roses
There are over 300 accepted species and more than 30,000 varieties of rose.
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Giant waterlily
Victoria amazonica is one of the largest waterlilies, with leaves up to 3m wide.
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Common sunflower
Sunflowers can remove toxic elements from soils, like lead, uranium and other heavy metals.
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13 February 2026Nature vs nurture - how do you save a species on the brink of extinction?
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19 February 2025Orchidelirium: Kew’s dried flower collection reveals a Victorian infatuation
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How to make the most of your visit to Orchids
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18 December 2025Can native UK seeds survive - and thrive - in a changing climate?
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