Cuttings
about 12 years ago
Our spring issue of Kew magazine is out now, and it’s not on its own due to the magazine going all appy on iTunes.
about 12 years ago
A successful yam cultivation project in Madagascar cannot keep up with demand for cultivated yams.
about 12 years ago
It was a cold day on Thursday but well worth the trip into central London to attend the annual Garden Media Guild Awards at a plush hotel near Grosvenor Square. All ...
about 12 years ago
Find out how Kew staff helped local scientists in Madagascar learn to identify unique and endangered species of grasses.
about 12 years ago
Two new completed publications reveal just why every species matters to the health of our planet, and why we need to change our perception of their 'usefulness'.
about 12 years ago
There are some fabulous flowering trees putting on a great show right now at Kew, including one mysterious bright pink head turner...
about 12 years ago
If you've got a bad case of Olympic Fever why not head to Kew to continue to enjoy the spirit of the Games with the wonderful representations of the Olympic Rings ...
about 12 years ago
Will you join Kew’s quest to unlock the information hidden behind the closed doors of our Herbarium cupboards?
about 12 years ago
If not, what's stopping you? The sculptures are looking fantastic right now and there's plenty to see, whatever the weather.
about 12 years ago
There will be plenty of new experiences to be had at Kew this summer - from appreciating intriguing sculptures to discovering lost Georgian kitchens. You can find out much more about ...
about 12 years ago
Many of the BBC's factual websites will be changing over the next twelve months. Exciting changes are planned but in the short term, it means that we will no longer ...
about 13 years ago
Kew magazine is changing – we thought you might like a peek at our brand new design and what's inside the spring issue.
about 13 years ago
Kew and Feedback Madagascar are collaborating to look at the preferences for different species of edible yam in Madagascan rural communities. Find out about the latest research being undertaken as part ...
about 13 years ago
Today marks the 100th anniversary of the day Captain Robert Falcon Scott and his team reached the South Pole. But did you know that in the Joseph Hooker exhibition at Kew ...
about 13 years ago
The Gardening Blog team are taking a short break for a few weeks, but we'll be back later in January. In the meantime, have a very Happy New Year and we wish ...
about 13 years ago
‘The holly and the ivy When they are both full-grown Of all the trees that are in the wood The holly bears the crown’   What would ...
about 13 years ago
Prunus x subhirtella 'Fukubana' If you thought there wasn't much to look at outside at this time of year - think again. Dozens of beautiful trees and shrubs are ...
about 13 years ago
No other part of fruit growing creates more uncertainty and confusion than pruning. Terminology such as renewal pruning, replacement pruning, tip bearers, spur bearers, fruit buds and growth buds abound ...
about 13 years ago
Kew magazine's editor, Christina Harrison, recently attended this year's GMG Awards where her magazine scooped a prestigious award together with finalist results in other categories.
about 13 years ago
It's easy to buy a plant for a gardener at Christmas, isn't it? You just pop into a garden centre and buy a bright poinsettia or, if you're really pushing the ...

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Wednesday
Jun222011

Learning and design

Parks and open spaces present an opportunity for people to grow too. We are now starting to work with a range of education and training organisations to deliver design and small to medium scale projects.

These organisations include Canterbury College, Appleseed Landscapes (under the umbrella of Kent Enterprise Trust) and Family Investment Homes. The colleges are major local employers and providers of future gardeners, and cater for students with a wide range of abilities including learning difficulties.

In particular they will be working on projects in Herne Bay Memorial Park and at Hampton play area landscaping an area of untidy ground, next to the recently refurbished Play Area.