Links
We have compiled a selection of links which we think may be of interest. If you think we have missed something out, then please feel free to contact us and we will be happy to consider your suggestion.
Gardening and Horticulture
Environment and greener living
www.direct.gov.uk/en/Environmentandgreenerliving/index.htm
extensive information about any type of recycling in your area (UK)
Create an interactive secret garden
www.littleloud.com/work/secretgarden/
An interactive garden design game for children to explore on the CBeebies web site
The Interactive Vegetable Garden Planner
www.growveg.com/freetrial.aspx
Create your own garden using The Garden Planner makes it easy to draw out vegetable beds, add plants and move them around to get the perfect layout.
Gardening with children - Create your own sensory garden
www.gardeningwithchildren.co.uk/family-zone/things-to-do-this-season/item.cfm?id=49
advice for setting up a sensory garden
BBC interactive Gardening tips
www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/htbg/interactives.shtml
BBC interactive Gardening tips
BBC Online gardener's year planner calendar
www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/calendar/
Keep on top of your garden and plan ahead with daily tips throughout the year with this gardening calendar
BBC Gardening interactive timeline
www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/design/timeline_index.shtml
is an interactive history of British gardening. Explore Britain's rich horticultural past from the Roman invasion to present day, read about the key characters, gardens and plant introductions that has made gardening so popular today
Make your own gardening calendar
www.ehow.co.uk/how_2314351_make-gardening-calendar.html
Tips on how to make a gardening calendar
Royal Horticultural Society
is the UK's leading gardening charity dedicated to advancing horticulture and promoting good gardening http://www.rhs.org.uk/
The National Trust (UK)
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/
protect and open to the public over 350 historic houses, gardens and ancient monuments, as well as forests, woods, fens, beaches, farmland, downs, moorland, islands, nature reserves. Find out what's local to you
Thrive
www.thrive.org.uk/green-fingers-can-help-beat-the-blues-and-improve-emotional-wellbeing.aspx
is a small national charity that uses gardening to change the lives of disabled people. They have a variety of interesting articles about gardening and wellbeing
A Homeowners Resource Guide to Lawns and Gardens - for those in USA
modularhomeowners.com/a-homeowners-resource-guide-to-lawn-and-gardens/
A useful resource for people on caring for their garden in USA
