Organisations and Societies

The Garden History Society
The foremost society in the UK for the study and conservation of historic gardens

The Alpine Garden Society
Founded in 1929, has an international membership of over 13,000 including several UK local groups

The National Begonia Society
Society news and events, photo galleries and tutorials

The Cyclamen Society
Includes details of species, cultivation, books and expeditions

The Heather Society
Promotes and encourages interest in heathers.  Site includes information about cultivation

The Hebe Society
Encourages the growing, conservation and improvement of hebes

The National Rose Society
Rose care, events, "The Rose" publication and the Gardens of the Rose

National Council for the Conservation of Plants and Gardens
Initiators of the National Plant Collections Scheme which has resulted in over 640 collections and the security of 50,000 garden plants

Commercial Horticultural Association
The CHA is the Trade Association for manufacturers and suppliers of plants, products and services to commercial horticultural growers throughout the world

English Nature
Responsible for looking after England's variety of wild plants and animals, and its natural features

Thrive
National charity promoting gardening and horticultural activity for training, therapy and health

Nottingham and Notts Fuchsia Society
Society aiming to promote interest in the cultivation and exhibition of fuchsias