Environment

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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/

Plant Society List from Plants Reunited
List of plant societies and contacts from Plants Reunited.
http://www.plantsreunited.com/ index.asp?m=30

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/

UK Veg Gardeners
A place for people to share ideas and find out about growing vegetables, fruit, herbs or flowers. Members can add photos, join a forum, create a group and add an event. There are links to many other interesting gardening groups and blogs - founder members of UK Veg Gardeners - including 'My Tiny Plot'.
http://ukveggardeners.com/

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

Flowers and Plants Association
Very informative site with lots of facts and information about plants and flowers as well as many illustrations.
http://www.flowers.org.uk/

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