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Kew Gardens Unveils Carbon Garden to Showcase Nature’s Role in Climate Action

Fungi-inspired design with resilient planting illustrates carbon capture as Kew commits to retrofitting heritage glasshouses for a climate-positive 2030

Horticulturalists work on the new Carbon Garden, a permanent installation highlighting the role of plants and fungi in tackling climate change, at Kew Gardens in London, Britain, July 24, 2025. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes
Horticulturalists work on the new Carbon Garden, a permanent installation highlighting the role of plants and fungi in tackling climate change, at Kew Gardens in London, Britain, July 24, 2025. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes
The Princess of Wales Conservatory is seen from the new Carbon Garden, a permanent installation highlighting the role of plants and fungi in tackling climate change, at Kew Gardens in London, Britain, July 24, 2025. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes
A horticulturalist works on the new Carbon Garden, a permanent installation highlighting the role of plants and fungi in tackling climate change, at Kew Gardens in London, Britain, July 24, 2025. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes

Overview

  • The Carbon Garden opened on July 25 at Kew Gardens with 6,500 plants and 35 tree species chosen for resilience under projected 2090s climate conditions
  • A central pavilion inspired by mycorrhizal fungi demonstrates underground networks’ role in fostering healthy soils and sequestering carbon
  • Educational signage explains photosynthesis and the garden’s color-coded “temperature stripes” trace global warming trends since the Industrial Revolution
  • A dry garden planted with heat- and drought-tolerant species such as lavender offers practical examples of climate-adapted horticulture
  • Kew detailed plans to retrofit its Palm House and Waterlily House with high-performance glazing and heat pumps as part of its goal to achieve a climate-positive profile by 2030