Orchids
Wildlife Spectacles | Where and when to see orchids in the UK
Step into a rare lowland flower meadow and lose yourself among dreamy wild orchids in late spring and summer.
How to identify orchids
Our guide to these intricate little blooms includes 10 species to look out for and their key identifying features. June tends to be the best month for spotting orchids, but don't let this put you off - some species flower earlier or later!
“Ugliest orchid in the world” among new plant species named in 2020
The “ugliest orchid in the world”, a toadstool from Heathrow airport and a potential new food from Peru are among the plants and fungi discovered by scientists at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in 2020.
Alan Titchmarsh discusses why he loves bee orchids
We ask renowned gardener, TV presenter and writer Alan Titchmarsh why he cares so much about bee orchids?
World's most illegally traded species being side-lined
An international conference on illegal wildlife trade is missing plants from its agenda.