Environment

General

BBC Gardening
Learn the basics of how to be a gardener: information about garden design and plants from BBC experts.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/ gardening/ how_to_be_a_gardener/

National Gardens Scheme (NGS)
Find gardens in England and Wales open for charity through the National Gardens Scheme (listed in the Yellow Book). Many of these are privately owned.
http://www.ngs.org.uk/

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

Royal Horticultural Society
Information about plants as well as help and advice from the Royal Horticultural Society. Incldes information about RHS gardens and events.
http://www.rhs.org.uk/ index.htm

UK Gardening
Garden for beginners - planning a garden, plant names, gardening tips and projects, garden pests and a garden picture gallery.
http://www.ukgardening.co.uk/

Organic Gardening

Garden Organic
The website of Henry Doubleday Research Association (HDRA), the national charity for organic growing. Find information about organic gardening for beginners, how to make compost, events and courses 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.blog.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

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://www.national-begonia-society.co.uk/

The National Dahlia Society
Includes history of dahlias, types of dahlias, dahlia shows...
http://www.dahlia-nds.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. Full of ideas for encouraging more wildlife to visit your garden.
http://www.wildaboutgardens.org/

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