Featuring 40 captivating orchids, this collection delves into the intriguing stories surrounding these enchanting plants. It includes over 250 stunning illustrations alongside fascinating documents from Kew's archives, offering a rich visual and historical exploration of orchids.
Kew Royal Botanic Gardens Ordre des livres (chronologique)






Fungarium Activity Book
- 72pages
- 3 heures de lecture
Explore the captivating realm of fungi through a variety of engaging activities designed for young naturalists. This book offers a blend of informative, imaginative, and artistic projects that encourage children to learn about and appreciate the unique characteristics of fungi. Perfect for fostering curiosity and creativity, it invites readers to connect with nature in a fun and educational way.
The Kew Gardener's Guide to Growing Alpines is the latest title from the Kew Experts series, giving you everything you need to master the art of growing alpines.
Mushroom growing for the new generation: de-mystifying mushroom cultivation one project at a time.
Kew Answers for Everyday Gardenerssolves all your gardening conundrums, from pest control to pruning, wildlife to weather management.
Learn to grow all kinds of perennials with the wisdom and guidance of Kew Experts in this handy and comprehensive guide.
Botanical Art to Cut Out and Collage
- 128pages
- 5 heures de lecture
A sumptuous collection of over 500 images from the Royal Botanic Garden Kew archive for journal or scrapbook pages, collage art, gift-wrapping, card- making, vision-boarding and more. Cut it up, stick it down and watch your creative projects blossom before your very eyes!
The new Kew gardener's guide to growing shrubs features 12 easy and inspiring projects as well as detailed information on 50 of the most important specimens to grow, all accompanied by Kew's beautiful botanical illustrations.
Botany of the Kitchen Garden
- 160pages
- 6 heures de lecture
An accessible, detailed and essential reference for everyone from beginner grower to food scientist.
Kew Gardener's Guide to Growing Cacti and Succulents
- 146pages
- 6 heures de lecture
Kew Gardener's Guide to Growing Succulents and Cacti is the latest tile from the Kew Experts series, giving you everything you need to master the art of growing cacti and succulents.
Arboretum
- 112pages
- 4 heures de lecture
This next instalment in the bestselling Welcome to the Museum collection in collaboration with the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, is about the incredible life of trees.
Kew - Rare Plants
- 264pages
- 10 heures de lecture
Explores what makes the world's rarest plants so exceptional, and by what means they have become so scarce, and tells the story of 40 rare and endangered species. Includes 40 frameable prints; encased in a collector's box.
Kew Pocketbooks: Fungi
- 96pages
- 4 heures de lecture
Delving into the unique kingdom of fungi, this beautifully illustrated gift book highlights the intriguing relationships and ecological importance of mushrooms, toadstools, and lichens. It features forty captivating species and showcases the exquisite artwork of pioneer mycologist Elsie M. Wakefield. With insights from Kew's experts, this collection offers a comprehensive overview of fungi's culinary and medicinal significance, making it an essential resource for both enthusiasts and scholars alike.
Kew Pocketbooks: Festive Flora
- 96pages
- 4 heures de lecture
Exploring the diverse roles of plants in global celebrations, this book highlights their use in decorations, scents, and festive recipes. It features forty paintings from Kew's extensive botanical library, showcasing the artistic styles and cultural significance of these plants. An introduction by ethnobotanist Mark Nesbitt provides context, while detailed captions enhance the appreciation of each illustration. This compact volume serves as a delightful keepsake, celebrating the botanical elements that enrich festivities throughout the year.
Kew Pocketbooks: Herbs and Spices
- 96pages
- 4 heures de lecture
Kew Pocketbooks: Herbs and Spices offers a glimpse into this lively world with 40 stunning paintings form the Kew archives, showcasing the plant forms of our favourite herbs and spices, some more familiar than others.
Kew - Plant Words
- 208pages
- 8 heures de lecture
A collection of 250 botanical terms, this book describes the meaning, relevance, fascinating background and usage of each. Includes illustrations from Kew's collection.
Kew Pocketbooks: Fruit
- 96pages
- 4 heures de lecture
From grapes and bananas to citrus, pomegranate and tomatoes, these delicious and beautiful plants from around the world are celebrated in Kew Pocketbooks: Fruit, with 40 stunning paintings form the Kew archives.
Kew Pocketbooks: Japanese Plants
- 96pages
- 4 heures de lecture
Featuring forty exquisite paintings, this pocketbook showcases Japan's rich plant life, including iconic flowers and trees like chrysanthemums and cherry blossoms. It draws from Kew's renowned Library, Art and Archives, highlighting both Japan's flora and Kew's extensive collection. An introductory chapter by horticulture expert Tony Hall offers insights into the Japanese archipelago's diverse vegetation, while Martyn Rix delves into the significance of the botanical artwork. Accompanied by detailed captions, this book serves as a perfect keepsake for plant enthusiasts and lovers of Japan.
Kew Gardens' beautiful, practical and contemporary guide to growing trees for gardeners of all levels.
Kew Gardens' beautiful, practical and contemporary guide to rose-growing for all gardeners.
The Kew Gardener's Guide to Growing Vegetables
- 144pages
- 6 heures de lecture
The Kew Guide to Growing Vegetables looks at some of the most common vegetables grown, and also some more unusual edibles. It gives easy to follow instructions on how to be a successful vegetable gardener, plus 12 exciting projects to try throughout the year. From sowing, to planting young plants, to hardening off and harvesting, Helena Dove, Kew's Kitchen Gardener shows what can be achieved with a few packets of seed and some fertile ground.
Kew Pocketbooks: Cacti
- 96pages
- 4 heures de lecture
This stunning new series of pocketbooks from Kew offer a snapshot into the diverse and beautiful world of plants. Cacti lavishly showcases botanical art depicting choice examples from this popular plant group, all sourced from Kew's archvies.
Kew Experts - 1: The Gardener's Companion to Medicinal Plants
An A-Z of Healing Plants and Home Remedies
- 224pages
- 8 heures de lecture
A beautifully illustrated giftable gardening reference book, combining exquisite botanical illustrations with practical self-help projects. Readers can discover more than 200 life-saving plants and 25 home-grown remedies to make themselves.
Artists' Kew
- 96pages
- 4 heures de lecture
Exploring the enchanting landscape of Kew, this book showcases its artistic representation and natural splendor along the Thames. It highlights the intricate details of the area, celebrating both its charm and the vibrant beauty of its surroundings through the eyes of various artists.
Describes the items found in Tutankhamun's tomb - willow, papyrus, mandrake, waterlilies, oils and resins - as well as their use in botanical designs. The book contains detailed descriptions of the plant species found or represented in the tomb, including aspects of their history and cultivation.
