‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ plant death bloom begins at Kew Gardens Experts believe the agave montana planted around two decades ago is blooming as a result of climate change. Evening Standard · Sep 23
Heat health alert extended after hottest day of the year Temperatures provisionally reached 38.1C at Kew Gardens in London on Thursday. The Independent UK · Aug 14
UK records hottest day of year as temperature crosses 38°C in west London The UK recorded its hottest day of the year on Thursday, with temperatures reaching 38.1C (100.6F) at Kew Gardens in west London as a powerful heatwave continued to grip parts of Europe. The Times of India · Aug 13
UK records hottest day of year as fifth summer heatwave reaches peak Kew Gardens in London hits 38.1C and 40C-plus recorded in parts of Europe with continent trapped under heat dome The Guardian - UK · Aug 13
UK has hottest day of year so far as temperatures hit 38.1C The new provisional reading at Kew Gardens, London, makes Thursday the fifth hottest day on record for the country. The Independent UK · Aug 13
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
Met Office Warns Record 35°C Kew Gardens Scorcher Will Force Tropical Nights Of Sleepless Humid Misery Across UK The UK is enduring record-breaking May heat above 35°C, with tropical nights causing humid, sleepless conditions as climate change drives more extreme weather International Business Times UK · May 28
'Exceptional' May heat to ease after London sizzles in record-breaking 35C Temperatures reached 35.1C in Kew Gardens on Tuesday afternoon, with more ‘tropical nights’ expected in the coming days Evening Standard · May 26
Thunderstorm warnings on what could be hottest May day on record On Monday, the UK recorded its provisional all-time hottest meteorological spring temperature when Kew Gardens in south-west London hit 34.8C. Evening Standard · May 26
UK endures ‘tropical night’ after heatwave breaks May record for second day Kew Gardens in south-west London hit 34.8C on Monday. Evening Standard · May 26
More temperature records could tumble after scorching bank holiday The UK recorded its provisional all-time hottest meteorological spring temperature when Kew Gardens, south-west London, hit 34.8C. Evening Standard · May 25
Parts of Britain to sizzle in 36C heat on Tuesday after hottest May day on record Tuesday could be even hotter for many, Met Office warns The Independent UK · May 25
London set to get even hotter after record-breaking 34.8C May bank holiday Temperatures at Kew Gardens reached 34.8C on Monday, surpassing the all-time record for May Evening Standard · May 25
Hottest May day ever as London hits 34.8C in 2C leap from previous records The provisional reading at Kew Gardens, south-west London, is also the highest May temperature. Evening Standard · May 25
The Independent UK · May 24 Hottest May day for 79 years with Monday forecast to be even warmer Parts of the UK were as hot as the Mediterranean with a high of 32.3C at Kew Gardens.
Evening Standard · May 21 Things to do in London over the spring bank holiday weekend Londoners are set for a scorcher of a weekend with temperatures forecast to pass 30C. Luckily, there are plenty of outdoor events taking place
Euronews · Apr 29 Hundreds gather to smell rare ‘corpse flower’ blooming in London Visitors flocked to Kew Gardens in London to witness and smell the rare blooming of the titan arum, known for its foul odour.
Evening Standard · Mar 5 Temperatures hit record high so far this year The record temperature for 2026 recorded by the Met Office surpasses the 18.7C reached at nearby Kew Gardens last week.
Euronews · Nov 14, 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.
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 16, 2025 Kew Gardens’ tropical Palm House to shut for five years for net zero makeover Huge glasshouse, home to world’s oldest potted plant, to get £50m refit as part of emissions-cutting drive at gardens
Evening Standard · May 13, 2025 King says ‘collaboration better than conflict’ in call to help save planet He was speaking with Camilla by his side at an event to support the Elephant Family charity at Kew Gardens in London.
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…
Evening Standard · Mar 2, 2025 Kew Gardens to open ‘groundbreaking’ new garden this summer inspired by climate crisis Carbon Garden will show how carbon helps to sustain life on Earth