Environment

General

BBC Gardening
Learn how to be a gardener, as well as find plants information and information about forthcoming shows.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/ gardening/ how_to_be_a_gardener/

Essential British Gardens
Lots of links to organisations, shows, events, gardening organisations etc.
http://www.gardenarena.co.uk/ index.html

National Gardens Scheme
Information about the scheme which encourages people to open their gardens for charity.
http://www.ngs.org.uk/ gen/ default.aspx

Royal Horticultural Society
Information about plants, and plant finder and plant selector databases. Help and advice area and garden problem solver as well much more.
http://www.rhs.org.uk/ index.htm

The National Council for the Conservation of Plants and Gardens
The NCCPG's aims to encourage the propagation and conservation of endangered garden plants in the British Isles. Find information on national plant collections, botany, local groups etc.
http://www.nccpg.com/

UK Gardening
Planning a garden, gardening tips and projects, garden pests and a garden picture gallery.
http://www.ukgardening.co.uk/

Organic Gardening

Garden Organic
The website of HDRA, the national charity for organic growing. Find information about organic gardening for beginners, control of pests, how to make compost and much more.
http://www.gardenorganic.org.uk/

Plants

Alpine Garden Society
The Society is for anyone interested in alpine plants, rock gardening and rock garden plants, in fact any small hardy plants and bulbs.
http://www.alpinegardensociety.net/

British Clematis Society
The British Clematis Society (BCS) exists to promote the cultivation and preservation of clematis.
http://www.britishclematis.org.uk/

British National Carnation Society
Information for people interested in the cultivation of the Dianthus family of carnations and pinks.
http://www.carnations.org.uk/

Flowers and Plants Association
Very informative site with lots of facts and information about plants and flowers as well as many illustrations. Also includes market information and flower and plant trends.
http://www.flowers.org.uk/ index.htm

Royal Horticultural Society Lily Group
Information, groups and links.
http://www.rhslilygroup.org/

The Daffodil Society
The specialist society of Great Britain for all who are interested in the genus Narcissus, be they exhibitors, breeders or fans of daffodils.
http://www.daffsoc.freeserve.co.uk/

The Heather Society
Founded to promote an interest in heathers. Includes gardens to visit, choosing and growing heathers and a handy guide to 1250 varieties.
http://www.heathersociety.org/

The Hebe Society
The Hebe Society promotes the cultivation and conservation of hebes and other New Zealand native plants. Includes an A-Z of hebe varieties.
http://www.hebesoc.org/

The Herb Society
Articles and information about herbs.
http://www.herbsociety.co.uk/

The National Begonia Society
The Society aims to cater for all Begonia Growers. Information, shows, galleries etc.
http://fp.nbswebsite.f9.co.uk/

The National Dahlia Society
Includes history of dahlias, types of dahlias, where to see and buy dahlias and much more...
http://www.dahlia-nds.co.uk/

The Royal National Rose Society
Events, gardens, newsreleases etc.
http://www.rnrs.org/

Vegetable-Gardens.co.uk
Useful guides to growing vegetables in your garden.
http://www.vegetable-gardens.co.uk/

Wildlife Gardening

Wild About Gardens
Wild About Gardens is a joint project between The Wildlife Trusts and the Royal Horticultural Society, bringing together the worlds of gardening and nature conservation for the benefit of people and wildlife.
http://www.wildaboutgardens.org/

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Page last updated: 20 August 2008