This Black History Month I was invited to write a guest blogpost about my research on William Thomas March (pictured below).

Discover the world of science behind our botanical collections, with over 50,000 living plants to be found across our UNESCO World Heritage site. The Temperate House will be partially closed between 7 ...

Since 2019, more than one million illegally harvested succulent plants have been seized by law enforcement authorities in ...

This map prioritises accessibility information and highlights areas of sensory interest. It also includes a zoomed-in map of part of the Gardens, to help you navigate the busiest area.

That’s about ten times the number of known mammal species on Earth – and we don’t know what or where they are. This great ...

Like other gourds, the snake gourd is a member of the pumpkin family (Cucurbitaceae) and has seeds similar to its cousin the water melon (Citrullus lanatus), although slightly more eccentric, sporting ...

We're always working to improve our UNESCO world heritage site, so occasionally we have to close some features. Please check before your visit to avoid disappointment. Our Gardens are open for you to ...

Plants and fungi are vital to the future of food, clean air and medicine. We're fighting against biodiversity loss to save life on Earth.

The Palm House will close at 3pm on 15 October 2024. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Travel to the depths of the rainforest inside the Palm House, where the air is heavy and dense with lush ...

Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the wellbeing of people and the future of all life on Earth . Life on Earth is in peril. Never before have so many challenges manifested ...

The former royal residence of the Duke of Cambridge, Cambridge Cottage is nestled in a quiet, private corner of the Gardens. Whether you are hosting an intimate lunch or a corporate event, Cambridge ...