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http://www.crocus.co.uk
This website has the `wow` factor. Whether you are a new or seasoned
gardener, Crocus has something of value for everyone. I have signed on for regular e-mails
which will give me helpful hints, and also sent for their brochure. You can search for
plants and buy them on-line, and if you want they will even plant them for you on delivery
and send you regular e-mails to remind you of the care routine for the plants. Crocus have
plant doctors on-line seven days a week to help you if you have a problem. There is a
design service, a garden maintenance facility, and they will even `garden sit` while you
are on holiday and make sure your garden is watered, weeded and the lawn cut. As I
said "wow"...
http://www.barnsdalegardens.co.uk
 The gardens at Barnsdale in Rutland were built by Britains
best loved Television gardener Geoff Hamilton over several years for BBC TV Gardeners'
World programme & various other BBC specials. Since Geoff's death in 1996, his gardens
have been open to the public & include a nursery of choice & unusual plants,
mainly propagated from the gardens. You can now book your
visit to Barnsdale Gardens online and they have a number of Barnsdale products for sale by
mail order. A lovely website for a nostalgic `rainy day`read.
 http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk
There cannot be many people who have not heard of the National Trust and
the wonderful work they do, restoring and preserving many of the country`s finest
historical buildings and landscapes. Here you can read about all their projects past and
present, and much, much more.
http://www.kew.org
This is the website of the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew Gardens, Surrey,
and is one for the serious gardeners. There is detailed information about the very rare
Titan Arum Lily which recently flowered for just the fourth time in the garden`s history.
 http://www.hdra.org.uk
This
website is a must for those people who want to grow their own crops and plants without the
use of pesticides. Whether you have a small suburban garden, a back yard or a stately
home, you can grow organically. Tasty crops, beautiful flowers, luxurious lawns - all are
possible without using harmful chemicals.
More gardening related websites next month..
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