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The
Alpine Garden Society. The Alpine Garden
Society was founded in 1929 with the aim of promoting an interest in
all aspects of alpine plants, their cultivation in rock gardens, and
plant conservation in natural habitats.
American
Horticultural Society. The
American Horticultural Society (AHS), an educational, non-profit organization,
is known for its national programs and the dissemination of horticultural
information. It is one of the oldest and most prestigious gardening
organizations in the United States. Its mission is to educate the inspire
people of all ages to become successful and environmentally responsible
gardeners by advancing the art and science of horticulture.
Botanical
Society of Scotland.
Botanical Society
of the British Isles.
International
Organization for Plant Information.
International
Waterlily & Water Gardening Society.
The
Museum Of Garden History.
The world's first Museum of Garden History is
at the restored church of St Mary-at-Lambeth next to Lambeth Palace,
the London residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury. Just across the
Thames is the Palace of Westminster and the Houses of Parliament and
a little further on, the Tate Gallery.
National Gardens
Scheme of England & Wales.
The
National Gardens Scheme of England & Wales is a charity and started
life in 1927. Its aim is to raise money by opening gardens to the public.
Ordinary gardeners open their gardens to the public on specific days
or by appointment and money is raised from entry charges, plus the sale
of teas and plants.
National Museum
of Natural History. Smithsonian Institution, USA.
Natural
History Museum, UK.
North
American Rock Garden Society.
(NARGS) is for gardening enthusiasts interested in alpine, saxatile,
and low-growing perennials. It encourages the study and cultivation
of wildflowers that grow well among rocks, whether such plants originate
above treeline or at lower elevations.
The
National Trust. The
National Trust was founded in 1895 by three Victorian philanthropists
- Miss Octavia Hill, Sir Robert Hunter and Canon Hardwicke Rawnsley.
Concerned about the impact of uncontrolled development and industrialisation,
they set up the Trust to act as a guardian for the nation in the acquisition
and protection of threatened countryside and buildings.
New
Ornamentals Society.
Association of plant collectors, breeders, and
researchers. Our society provides the web's largest guide to new and
rare garden plants.
Old
Lawnmower Club. The
world's only club for people with an interest in vintage lawnmowers.
Royal
Horticultural Society. Gardening is
a global passion. For 200 years, the RHS, Britain's gardening charity
has been providing inspirational shows, gardens and horticultural expertise
to professionals and amateurs alike. This website outlines the methods
by which we hope to encourage and improve the science, art and practice
of horticulture in all its branches.
Royal
National Rose Society, UK.
The
Soil Association. The
Soil Association is the UK's leading campaigning and certification body
for organic food and farming. We develop and provide practical and sustainable
solutions which combine food production and environmental protection
and human health.
US
Centre For Plant Conservation.
World
Conservation Monitoring Centre.
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