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Summary of aims & purpose
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General gardening / horticultural
interest societies
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The Association of Gardens Trusts
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To represent the growing number of County Gardens Trusts
that are actively engaged in researching, documenting and
caring for our parks, gardens and designed landscapes.
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Sally Walker, Administrator
Association of Gardens Trusts,
70 Cowcross Street,
London EClM 6EJ
Tel / Fax: (020) 7251 2610
Email: gardenstrusts@btinternet.com
Web: www.gardenstrusts.co.uk
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Henry Doubleday Research Association
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To promote environmentally-friendly growing methods. Membership
open to all.
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Ryton Organic Gardens
Coventry CV8 3LG, UK
Tel: (+44) (0)24 7630 3517
Fax: (+44) (0)24 7663 9229
Email: enquiry@hdra.org.uk
Web: www.hdra.org.uk
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National Gardens Scheme
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To raise money for charity by opening private gardens
to the public. Visit the gardens for horticultural inspiration
- and delicious afternoon teas!
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Hatchlands Park,
East Clandon, Guildford,
Surrey GU4 7RT
Tel: (01483) 211535
Fax: (01483) 211537
Email: info@ngs.org.uk
Web: www.ngs.org.uk
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The National Society of Allotment & Leisure Gardeners
Ltd
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To help all both nationally and internationally enjoy
the recreation of gardening.
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O'Dell House, Hunters Road,
Corby,
Northants NN17 5JE
Tel: (01536) 266576
Fax: (01536) 264509
Email: natsoc@nsalg.demon.co.uk
Web: www.nsalg.demon.co.uk
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Northern Horticultural Society
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To promote and develop the science, art and practice of
horticulture with special reference to the conditions pertaining
to the North of England.
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Harlow Carr Botanical Gardens,
Crag Lane, Harrogate,
North Yorkshire HG3 1QB
Tel: (01423) 565418
Fax: (01423) 530663
Email: admin@harlowcarr.fsnet.co.uk
Web: www.harlowcarr.fsnet.co.uk
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Specific plant interest
societies
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Alpine Garden Society
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To cater for anyone interested in alpines, small hardy
plants, perennials, ferns, dwarf conifers / shrubs and all
aspects of trough, scree and rock gardening (international
membership).
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AGS Centre
Avon Bank, Pershore,
Worcs WR10 3JP
Tel: (01386) 554790
Fax: (01386) 554801
Email: ags@alpinegardensociety.org
Web: www.alpinegardensociety.org
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The Bamboo Society (EBS Great Britain)
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To promote the cultivation and knowledge of Bamboo and
its cultivars.
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Web: www.bodley.ox.ac.uk/users/djh/ebs
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British Cactus and Succulent Society
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To promote the study, conservation, propagation and cultivation
of cacti and other succulent plants. Membership is open to
all.
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David Slade (membership secretary)
15 Brentwood Crescent,
Hull Road, York, Y010 5HU
Email: bcss@cactus-mall.com
Web: www.bcss.org.uk
Cultivation advice from: Tony Mace
Email:cacti@cactus-mall.com
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British Clematis Society
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To promote the cultivation and preservation of clematis,
and to encourage all gardeners to grow and enjoy clematis
- the Queen of Climbers.
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Email: postmaster@britishclematis.org.uk
Web: www.britishclematis.org.uk
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British and European Geranium Society
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To act for the benefit of amateurs and professional growers
alike who have an interest in growing and promoting geraniums.
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Steve Fitzjohn
British and European Geranium Society,
8 Roses Close, Wolaston,
Wellingborough,
Northants, NN29 7ST
Tel: (01604) 664707
Email: begs@begs.org.uk
Web: www.begs.org.uk
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The British Fuchsia Society
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To further interest in the cultivation of the Fuchsia.
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PO Box 1068,
Kidderminster DY11 7GZ
Tel: (01562) 66688
Web: www.Thebfs.org.uk
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British Hosta and Hemerocallis Society
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To foster interest in the cultivation of Hosta and Hemerocallis,
to answer botanical and cultural queries, to give advice on
the control of pests and diseases - and much more.
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Roger Bowden, Society Secretary,
Cleave House, Sticklepath,
Okehampton, Devon EX20 2NL
Email: bowdenhostas@eclipse.co.uk
Web: www.casarocca.com/BHHS/html
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British Iris Society
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To encourage interest in the cultivation of the Iris.
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c/o 1 Sole Farm Close,
Great Bookham,
Surrey KT23 3ED
Tel: (01372) 454581
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The Cyclamen Society
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To encourage cultivation and conservation of Cyclamen,
and disseminate and extend knowledge of the genus Cyclamen
and its species, forms and cultivars.
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The Cyclamen Society
c/o Tile Barn House, Standen Street,
Iden Green, Benenden,
Kent TN17 4LB
Tel: (01580) 248221
Email: admin@cyclamen.org
Web: www.cyclamen.org
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The Heather Society
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To promote and encourage interest in heathers, from everyday
culture to the most sophisticated heather garden designs.
Worldwide membership.
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David Small
The Heather Society,
Denbeigh, All Saints Road,
Creeting St Mary,
Ipswich, Suffolk IP6 8PJ
Tel: (01449) 711220
Fax: (01449) 711220
Email: heathers@zetnet.co.uk
Web: www.heathersociety.org.uk
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The International Black Plant Society
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To promote the knowledge, cultivation and use of black
plants in the
garden and dispel the myth that black plants are gloomy.
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Karen Platt
35 Longfield Rd, Crookes,
Sheffield, S10 1QW UK
Tel: +44 (0) 114 268 1700
e-mail: k@karenplatt.co.uk
Web: www.karenplatt.co.uk
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International Camellia Society
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To promote international interest in and cultivation of
the genus Camellia.
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41 Alveston Rd,
East Putney, London SW15 2RZ
Tel: (020) 88706884
Fax: (020) 8874 4633
Email: playman@compuserve.com
Web: www.camellia-ics.org
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National Auricula & Primula Society
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To grow and encourage interest and cultivation of auriculas,
primula species & hybrids including primroses and polyanthus.
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David Tarver - Hon.Treasurer & Acting Secretary,
9 Church Street, Belton,
Loughborough, Leics, LE12 9UG
Tel / Fax: (01530) 222458
Email: david.tarver@btinternet.com
Web: www.auriculaandprimula.org.uk
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National Herb Society
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To promote, research and develop the growing and processing
of herbs in the UK
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National Herb Centre
Warmington, Nr. Banbury,
Oxon OX17 1DF, UK
Tel: (01295) 690999
Fax: (01295) 690034
Email: info@herbcentre.co.uk
Web: www.herbcentre.co.uk
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The Orchid Society of Great Britain
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To encourage and promote knowledge and interest in the
cultivation of Orchidaceous plants.
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Athelney
145 Binscombe Village,
Godalming, Surrey GU7 3QL
Email: webmaster@orchid-society-gb.com
Web: www.orchid-society-gb.com
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The Royal National Rose Society
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To fund the development and promotion of the rose, and
sustain its conservation.
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The Gardens of the Rose,
Chiswell Green, St Albans,
Hertfordshire AL2 3NR
Tel: (01727) 850461
Fax: (01727) 850360
Email: mail@rnrs.org.uk
Web: www.roses.co.uk
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The Sedum Society
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To preserve as many species and hybrids of the genus Sedum
and related genera as possible.
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Ray Stephenson
The Sedum Society,
8 Percy Gardens, Choppington, Northumberland, NE62 5YH, England
Tel: (+44) (0)1670 817901, evenings
Email: ray@sedumray.ndo.co.uk
Web: www.cactus-mall.com/sedum/
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Flora / fauna conservation
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National Council for the Conservation of Plants &
Gardens (NCCPG)
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To conserve the widest possible variety of plants from
loss through practical horticulture and the establishment
of National Collections.
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The Stable Courtyard,
Wisley Gardens, Woking,
Surrey GU23 6QP
Tel: (01483) 211465
Fax: (01483) 212404
Email: collections@nccpg.org.uk
Web: www.nccpg.org.uk
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Small Woods Association
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To advance education in the conservation of small woodlands.
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The Cabins,
Malehurst Estate,
Minsterley,
Shropshire SY5 0EQ
Tel: (01743) 792644
Fax: (01743) 792655
Email: enquiries@smallwoods.org.uk
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Forestry Commission
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To protect and expand Britain's forests and woodlands
and increase their value to society and the environment.
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231 Corstorphine Rd,
Edinburgh,
Midlothian EH12 7AT
Tel: (0131) 334 0303
Fax: (0131) 334 3047
Email: enquiries@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
Web: www.forestry.gov.uk
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Royal Forestry Society
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To bring together all those who care about trees, &
their future (the Society cannot offer advice on individual
tree problems).
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102 High Street,
Tring, Hertfordshire HP23 4AF
Tel: (01442) 822028
Fax: (01442) 890395
Email: RFSHQ@RFS.org.uk
Web: www.rfs.org.uk
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Professional / trade
associations
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British Pest Control Association
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The UK trade association representing all
those professionally involved with the eradication of public
health and nuisance pests.
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1 Ground Floor, Gleneagles House,
Vernongate, Derby DE1 1UP
Tel: (01332) 294288
Fax: (01332) 295904
Email: enquiry@BPCA.org.uk
Web: www.BPCA.org.uk
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British Association Representing Breeders
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To promote intellectual copyright for breeders of new
cultivars.
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Ian Kennedy
35A Upper Market,
Fakenham,
Norfolk NR21 9BX
Tel: (01328) 851950
Fax: (01328) 851960
Email: barb@barbuk.force9.co.uk
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Flowers and Plants Association
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To promote the use of cut flowers and indoor plants.
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266-270 Flower Market,
New Covent Garden Market,
London SW8 5NB
Tel: (020) 7738 8044
Fax: (020) 7738 8083
Email: info@flowers.org.uk
Web: www.flowers.org.uk
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