BGCI’s PlantSearch database is an on-line, publically accessible searchable database of the living collections of botanic gardens around the world. Data is provided by the participating gardens and is compiled into a single list linked to a range of other relevant databases. http://www.bgci.org/plant_search.php
Darwin’s plants from the voyage of the Beagle can be viewed on a new website developed by Cambridge University’s Department of Plant Sciences. There are high resolution of the actual plants collected by Darwin and preserved as dried specimens, along with much more fascinating information about the voyage on this interactive website.
www.darwinsbeagleplants.org/darwin/home.aspx
The Professional Gardeners’ Guild
Formed in 1977, The Professional Gardeners’ Guild was originally a society for Head Gardeners and Garden Managers. Over the years, it has evolved to include assistant gardeners, single-handed gardeners, students, self-employed gardeners, in fact anyone who makes their living through professional gardening particularly in the private and heritage sectors.
http://www.pgg.org.uk/
Shoot is an award-winning website for gardeners, which was awarded Gardening Which’s prestigious best buy for its garden design software.
With Shoot’s software, subscribers can create their own personal ‘my garden’ space online with plant lists, planting notes, and garden plant groupings, using Shoot’s database of 10,000+ plants.
Shoot is currently offering a discount to Plant Heritage members who subscribe to Shoot using this link. Click on the image below to be directed to the Shoot website.
www.shootgardening.co.uk
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