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Essential British Gardens is a digest of some of the finest gardens and arboretums throughout Britain and is based on the original author's experiences and those of other keen gardening friends. We are most grateful to them and all those readers of the uk.rec.gardening newsgroup who have helped with the compilation of this assemblage of gardens scattered throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. Inevitably, it is a subjective assembly and not comprehensive. Details of many other gardens can also be found by using the search facilities at About Britain and also Sisley Tours web sites.
Many of the links to gardens in the following pages are to sites managed by The National Trust (NT), The National Trust for Scotland (NTS), Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and English Heritage (EH). The UK Database of Historic Parks and Gardens (UKPG - Online version) also has a wealth of information about many hundreds of gardens. If you want to supplement information found at this web site please follow up by visiting the database.
If there is a garden not listed, or additional details of a garden already listed, that you think should be included in this digest of gardens and arboretums please Gardens need not be large but should be 'memorable', 'outstanding' or of 'significant importance'. If a garden does not have web site, a brief description would be appreciated. Some plant nurseries have also been included where they have interesting, specialised or spectacular gardens open for viewing - usually free!
Further information for Overseas Visitors, in particular details about the 'Yellow Books', are given on the Notes page.
Botanic gardens rise from ashes of Cornish tin mine
Wed, Feb 01, 2012 11:30 am +0000 GMT
Five new botanic gardens are being created as part of an ambitious multi-million pound project to revive a former tin mine near Redruth in Cornwall.Horticulture helps vulnerable children
Tue, Jan 31, 2012 4:39 pm +0000 GMT
A recent report by the RHS has found that gardening in schools can help even the most vulnerable of children in society.Gardening queries hit an all-time high
Mon, Jan 30, 2012 12:52 pm +0000 GMT
The RHS Advisory Department experienced its busiest year in 2011, receiving more than 60000 enquiries from its members.Cheshire's nursery heritage celebrated
Fri, Jan 27, 2012 5:01 pm +0000 GMT
The history of Caldwell's Nurseries is gradually emerging under a project to open up records going back to the 18th century.Awards to lobelia cultivars with impact
Thu, Jan 26, 2012 5:11 pm +0000 GMT
The RHS has recognised five cultivars of Lobelia as strong, impactful garden plants granting them the Award of Garden Merit, following the 2011 Lobelia trail.Finalists announced for Britain in Bloom 2012
Thu, Jan 26, 2012 3:43 pm +0000 GMT
Finalists have been announced from more than 1000 entries to compete for championship in 2012 RHS Britain in Bloom.'Lost' Darwin plant fossils rediscovered
Wed, Jan 25, 2012 3:22 pm +0000 GMT
A collection of fossilised plants discovered by Darwin has emerged from 165 years of obscurity hidden away in the vaults of the British Geological Survey.New lease of life for apple collection
Fri, Jan 20, 2012 2:58 pm +0000 GMT
The National Apple Collection in Kent has been replanted with more than 2000 apple cultivars after a two year operation to preserve the genetic diversity of a fruit favourite.Meagre fruit yields from mild winter
Thu, Jan 19, 2012 10:46 am +0000 GMT
News story on the effect of a mild winter on yields of fruit and subsequent rise in prices'Thrilling' New York design for Aberdeen
Wed, Jan 18, 2012 10:08 am +0000 GMT
A network of raised pathways has won the design commission for a controversial project to redevelop Union Terrace Gardens in AberdeenScotland focus on juniper campaign
Fri, Jan 13, 2012 2:08 pm +0000 GMT
A campaign to save the nation's populations of junipers is boosting its efforts in Scotland following the success of projects to rescue the shrub from extinction in southern England.Chance to see rare tree in flower
Thu, Jan 12, 2012 10:40 am +0000 GMT
Experts at RHS Garden Wisley, in Surrey, have succeeded in encouraging a rare pink trumpet tree, Tabebuia impetiginosa, to flower profusely in the garden for the first time.Slugs and snails back as most troublesome pests
Thu, Jan 12, 2012 9:00 am +0000 GMT
The RHS Entomology team compile their annual list of garden pests based on enquiries by RHS members to its Advisory Service during the last yearScientists explain how the buttercup got its glow
Wed, Jan 11, 2012 12:53 pm +0000 GMT
Scientists have explained why the flowers of buttercups reflect yellow back onto people's skins.Fri, Jan 06, 2012 2:16 pm +0000 GMT
Stapeley Water Gardens near Nantwich in Cheshire, famous for its tropical palm display house, has closed after 45 years to make way for a housing development.
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