Kew Gardens horticulturalists are urgently relocating and propagating plants ahead of the Palm House’s renovation, but some towering specimens—too large to save—will be lost. The iconic greenhouse’s rusted and warped structure poses challenges, forcing difficult decisions as staff prepare for the transformation. With the Palm House described as a "cathedral-like" space, the process involves both preservation efforts and inevitable sacrifices. The emotional weight of removing irreplaceable trees adds to the complexity of the upcoming work.
Horticulturalists begin moving and propagating plants before the rusty and warped Palm House begins renovation – but some are too tall to saveIt will be a gut-wrenching moment for the horticulturalists at Kew Gardens when some of the magnificent trees in the Palm House have to be felled.“There are some sad moments ahead,” said Palm House manager, Will Spoelstra, who knows all the plants inside the cathedral-like greenhouse. Continue reading...
