The Carbon Garden at Kew Gardens features 6,500 new plants and 35 trees, showcasing the role of carbon in sustaining life and tackling climate change. It aims to educate visitors about the climate crisis while inspiring them to adopt sustainable practices. The garden includes a fungi-inspired pavilion with a rain garden and a feature displaying soil layers to reveal the carbon below ground. The project, approved by Richmond Council in 2024, is designed to combine scientific research with aesthetic presentation to raise awareness about climate issues.
The Carbon Garden shows how carbon helps to sustain life on Earth, highlighting the climate crisis and nature's role in combating it.
The attraction aims to inspire visitors to take daily actions to support the planet by educating them about plants and fungi as natural allies in climate repair.
A colourful display of plants reflects the dramatic rise in average global temperatures over time, emphasizing the urgency of climate issues.
The Carbon Garden highlights how carbon moves through the environment and the role of plants and fungi in tackling climate change.
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