Rooted in the past The secrets of Kew's conservation area are revealed. Including a tree that refuses to die despite being felled in the 1987 storms.
Choosing the perfect pot The team visits the Cotswolds, to view the new large plant pots being made for the Brugmansias in the Temperate house. Before being sent to the kiln, the plant pots receieve a personal touch.
Stocking the seedbank The team from the Millennium Seedbank at Wakehurst Place visits colleagues in Burkina Faso to find out how they collect seeds there.
Home from home The glasshouse team offers a home to some unusual species to help control pests. The rescued chamaeleons will also enjoy the warm, tropical environment.
Fungal foray As a well as a fantastic array of plants, Kew is also home to some amazing fungi. Mycologist Alec Henrici looks at some of the more deadly species.
Pruning the pergola It's rose pruning time, but at Kew this is no ordinary job as it can take up to five months to complete the pruning of the rose pergola.
Bamboo for the zoo Ray Townsend cuts back the bamboo plantation to send to the animals at London Zoo.
Time to make the bed Meet the gardeners responsible for two of Kew's major bedding plant displays and learn about the preparation and planning that goes into creating them.
Keeping the carnivorous plants healthy Get up close and personal with the carnivorous plant collection and discover which conditions these plants need to thrive.
Wild and wonderful Take a closer look at the wildflower meadow and learn how you can save seeds from plants in your own garden.
These clips require Real player to operate. Use the Webwise guide to download Real player. Get help with audio/ video and read more about plugins on the Webwise site. Travel back in time and learn more about Kew's role in the history of British gardening with our interactive timeline. You can also read more about the people, plants and places featured in the series on the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew website.
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