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See what primary school children from all over the UK have been up to with The Great Plant Hunt since it launched in spring 09. For the free resources to take part yourself, visit www.greatplanthunt.org

The Great Plant Hunt encourages children to explore the natural world and join other schools in the biggest ever school science project. Find out more and get the free resources for 5-11 year olds, www.greatplanthunt.org

Not all plants can be grown from seed and in this video Kew’s scientists look at micro-propagation and discover its important role in conservation.

Kew’s Kirstin Broome used her moment of fame on the plinth in Trafalgar Square to raise awareness of the Millennium Seed Bank’s invaluable work and to raise the funds necessary to ensure that by 2020 the MSB’s goal of banking 25% of the world’s plant species is realised.

Plant Hunter Masego introduces the Investigators. The 9 to 10 year old Investigators will investigate seed dispersal and do a germination experiment. They will also be able to collect and prepare seed using the Mini Seed Bank.

Sadly now extinct in the wild, Kew Gardens has a programme to return the Easter Islanders’ national tree to its native habitat and visitors to the Palm House can see this beautiful tree for themselves.

First shred some leaves, then add tonnes of Royal horse manure, cook on a medium heat and then sprinkle all over your favourite plants!

These popular carnivorous plants from the Carolinas may be difficult to grow at home, but our expert unveils the secret to keeping them in excellent condition.

The Millennium Seed Bank’s Head of Technology and Training, Robin Probert explains the way seeds are collected, stored, dried, cleaned and even x-rayed. Once stored, some will be taken out and grown to check the collection is still viable and this process will reveal a wealth of important information to be shared with our partners around the world. The Millennium Seed Bank project works with over a hundred partners in 54 countries around the world helping protect the planet’s biodiversity.

Plant Hunter Moctar introduces the Plant Detectives. The 10 to 11 year old Plant Detectives will see how Kew scientists identified mystery seeds and then embark on their own detecting challenge. Their mission is to identify mystery solving this will combine observational evidence with creative thinking.