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If you feel you have a web page we could link to - we would be pleased to add your site in return, just email us with details.


Plant related websites:

Visit our sister site for details of echium plants.

Adams Apples ~ Talaton Plants An extensive range of fruit trees and bushes at competitive prices mail order throughout the U.K.
 

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  www.osteospermum.com Explore this site and learn more about the propagation, botany and plant care of this beautiful plant.

 


Nursery websites:

Beggars Roost Plants A delightful nursery on the somerset coast just 30 minutes drive from the M5 motorway. Many special gems hardy to the part of the country.

Specialists in alpines, woodland, bog, waterside, and herbaceous plants, unusual bulbs and shrubs. They source material worldwide to give a wide range of interesting and unusual plants.

The BIG GRASS Company West country supplier of unusual grasses
Hortus A nursery and garden design company based on the Devon/Dorset border- rare and unusual plants sent by post.
 

www.sensory-garden.com The website provides a photographic virtual guided tour of a specially designed garden - and is aimed at the local and worldwide Multiple Sclerosis communities, people with other disability or chronic illness, elderly people, their carers and people who are interested in various aspects of Natural Health.

  Cotswold Garden Flowers Specialist plant nursery run by Bob Brown - incredible choice!
  Hardy's Cottage Garden plants Family run nursery specializing in a wide range of herbaceous perennials, over 1200 varities. Chelsea gold medalists.
  www.Davids-Exoticplants.co.uk Exotic plants by post - a good range of Citrus, bougainvilleas, plumeria, bauhinia, loquat, gloriosa, lantana, melia, monkey puzzle, norfolk island pine, dove tree and other container grown exotics.
  The Walled Garden A superbly run nursery which grows many hundreds of rare an unusal plants - if ever you are down Suffolk way - look them up.
  Jacksons online gardening Centre

Local (Devon/Somerset) bed & breakfast / farmhouse accommodation:

A quality farmhouse B&B for grown ups - winner of Westcountry Cooking's Best Farmhouse B&B Award. If you enjoy exploring the hidden delights of Mid-Devon and Exmoor - try a stay at:

Newhouse Farm Oakford Tiverton Devon EX16 9JE

Self catering holiday accommodation in a historic manor house near Exeter & Tiverton nestling in the rolling countryside of Mid-Devon.

Fursdon, Cadbury, Exeter, Devon EX5 5JS Tel: 01392 860860

Charming small licensed hotel, located in the beautiful Exe valley - enchanting gardens, candlelit dinner, award winning breakfast (Cesar Award 2006, Good Hotel Guide).

The Bark House, Oakford Bridge, Nr Bampton, Devon, EX16 9HZ. Tel 01398 351 236

Stay in the elegance of a Georgian farmhouse with large rooms and sweeping staircases. Ideal for touring coasts and moors, return to our lovely peaceful garden and listen to the birdsong. Situated in attractive peaceful area of Devon overlooking the woodlands of Killerton (National Trust).

Hayne House Silverton, Exeter Devon, EX5 4HE Tel/Fax 01392 860725

Highdown Holiday Cottages
The holiday cottages are situated in a peaceful location, high above the Culm valley on one of the oldest Prince of Wales Duchy estates. We have some of the most breathtaking views of the countryside beyond. It is an idyllic place for a relaxing holiday or short break away from the hustle and bustle of everyday living. Sandra Vallis, Highdown Farm, Bradninch, Exeter, Devon, EX5 4LJ Tel: 01392 881028 Fax: 01392 881272

West Cross Side Farm We are just off the Two Moors Way footpath which passes through Knowstone and offer a pick-up and drop-off service from the village at no charge. It is an excellent centre for short breaks for touring/walking Exmoor ,mid Devon and the Devon coast with easy access to Exeter, Rosemoor Gardens, Secret Seeds Nursery! Dartmoor and other attractions. Telephone Martin and Alison on (44) 01398 341 288 for more information.

Country Ways Holiday Cottages - Beautifully converted old stone barns hidden away on a small Devon farm with lovely gardens and magnificent views.

Shaun & Kate Price: Country Ways, Little Knowle Farm, High Bickington, Umberleigh, Devon. EX37 9BJ Tel 01769 560 503

www.ansteymillscottagedevon.co.uk Any season the cosy but spacious and characterful converted barn (7 + 2 cots) adjoining the owners' Devon Longhouse as well as the newly developed Thatched Cottage( 2 + 2 ch) next door offer high standard and comfort. The beautiful and peaceful setting means stress management pure. Dogfriendly pubs and villages invite you after healthy hikes across the moors. Both coasts with lots of places of interest are with easy reach. Tim & Doris Braukmann-Pugsley: East Liscombe Farm Dulverton - TA22 9RZ - Somerset - UK Telephone: 0044-(0)1398 341329 E-mail: ansteymills@yahoo.com

Staghound Cottages Exebridge Nr. Dulverton Somerset TA22 9AZ telephone: 01398 324453 or email: penny@staghound.co.uk Bed and breakfast in Exebridge, Devon (borders with Somerset).

Staghound Cottages were built on the flood plain of the River Exe approximately 500 years ago. They were originally an Inn, then three thatched cottages which have been recently converted into a guesthouse. The house is on the River Exe, and it is set in beautiful unspoilt countryside close to Exmoor. Bed and breakfast I am very lucky to live in such a beautiful part of the world and I aim to make your stay here enjoyable and comfortable while making as little impact on the environment as possible. Pottery There is a working pottery at the house which you are welcome to browse around.

Barleycorn House Bed and Breakfast sits in the beautiful Exe Valley on the Devon and Somerset border, near Exmoor National Park and the town of Tiverton. This former coaching inn offers comfortable bed and breakfast accommodation with two double bedrooms, a large family suite with two bedrooms, and one accessible room on the ground floor, suitable for the older or disabled guest. All rooms are en-suite, with TVs and tea and coffee making facilities. All rooms have central heating. Well-behaved dogs are always welcome. A no smoking policy applies to the inside of this B&B.

Barleycorn House Shillingford, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 9AZ. T: 01398 332026 M: 07922 164678 E: Email Barleycorn House


National plant societies and organisations:

Allotments UK - and other related allotment links.

The Hardy Plant Society
The National Gardens Scheme

The National Council for the Conservation of Plants and Gardens

Hardy Geraniums Web Page A non commercial pool of information about hardy geraniums.


Gardening Clubs:

www.cardinhamgardening.co.uk Gardening club in Cornwall - see their website for full programme details and local events.

Garden related products:

www.anglianconservatories.com Anglian Conservatories Anglian conservatories of PVC, aluminium, and hardwood. Made to measure conservatories for Surrey, Sussex, Hants, Kent and surrounding area in UK.

www.sussexconservatories.com Sussex Conservatories At Sussex Conservatories we are widely recognised as one of the country's leading conservatory suppliers providing a local service in the Sussex and surrounding area
  www.greatoutdoortoys.co.uk For great quality, safe children’s outdoor play equipment at realistic prices - you’ll find large and small outdoor trampolines, climbing frames, outdoor playsets, outdoor swing sets, slides and swing accessories to name but a few of our children’s garden toys! And relax – all our outdoor play equipment is manufactured and guaranteed by TP Toys, the UK market leader in outdoor play equipment.
www.conservatory-advice.co.uk Conservatory Advice The Conservatory Consultant. Practical advice from an experienced conservatory specialist. Simon Wigan offers practical advice to those wishing to get the best from their new conservatory at the best price.

www.sussexconservatories.co.uk Sussex Conservatories Sussex conservatories of PVC, aluminium, and hardwood. Made to measure conservatories for Surrey, sussex, hants, kent and surrounding area in UK

Have you read the Blether yet? Visit Garden Blethers - for articles of an anecdotal, humourous and gardening kind.
Hozelock UK garden watering products.
An excellent website for new and unusual plant enthusiasts.
A well designed and easy to use gardening reference site.
 
 
 
 
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Visit Living Ethically - the orgo-eco-ethical shopping and information portal    
   
Nigel's Eco Store is a specialist online Eco store offering a range of environmentally and eco friendly, natural and green garden products that are both stylish and contribute towards environmental sustainability.
 

 

 

 

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