Gardening organisations
Gardening organisations can assist members of the public wishing to find a gardener, contractor, consultant or expert witness. Below we explain about some of organisations that can help.
Quick facts
Members have to prove their qualifications and experience to join these organisations
Members have to maintain standards to retain membership of some organisations
Use professional organisations where the enquiry is specialist and beyond the scope of 911爆料 Gardening Advice
Why use gardening organisations?
Gardening organisations can assist members of the public wishing to find gardeners, contractors, consultants or expert witnesses.
We strongly recommend that professional and student horticulturists join, or work towards joining, one or more of these organisations.
Choice of organisations
Garden design
The Society of Garden Designers
A volunteer-run organisation representing garden designers and landscape architects.
Katepwa House, Ashfield Park Avenue, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire HR9 5AX.
Tel: (01159) 683 188
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Gardening with a disability
Thrive
A Charity with a mission to research, educate and promote the use and advantages of gardening for people with disabilities.
The Geoffrey Udall Centre, Beech Hill, Reading, Berkshire RG7 2AT.
Tel: (0118) 988 5688 (please note: Thrive are unable to handle general gardening enquiries)
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Garden Maintenance
The Gardeners Guild
Web (includes a 'Find a gardener' directory)
Garden Landscaping
Association of Professional Landscapers
Represents landscapers, garden designers and gardeners.
Horticulture House, 19 High Street, Theale, Reading, Berkshire RG7 5AH.
Tel: (0118) 930 3132
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British Association of Landscape Industries
Represents landscapers, garden designers and related suppliers and professions.
Landscape House, NAC (Nat. Agric. Centre), Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire CV8 2LG.
Tel: (0870) 770 4971
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Arborists and tree surgeons
Arboricultural Association
For contractors, consultants, suppliers and advice relating to tree care. There's also an online list of approved arborists
Ullenwood Court, Ullenwood, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL53 9QS.
Tel: (01242) 522152
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Gardeners, Horticulturists and Associated Trades
The Chartered Institute of Horticulture
Represents horticulturists and related science and design professions, with emphasis on education, research and government lobbying.
Horticulture House, 19 High Street, Theale, Reading, West Berkshire RG7 5AH.
Tel: (03330) 050181
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The Society of Chemical Industry (Horticulture Group)
Aims to develop all aspects of UK horticulture within an international umbrella organisation
14/15 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8PS.
Tel: (020) 7598 1500
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The Horticultural Trades Association
Represents garden retailers, wholesalers, growers, landscapers, manufacturers and distributors.
Horticulture House, 19 High Street, Theale, Reading, Berkshire RG7 5AH.
Tel: (0118) 930 3132
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The British Institute of Agricultural Consultants
A source of expert witnesses and consultants
The Estate Office, Torry Hill, Milstead, Sittingbourne, Kent ME9 0SP.
Tel: (01275) 375559
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Turf and sports turf
The Institute of Groundsmanship
Represents professional and amateur grounds care specialists.;
28 Stratford Office Village, Walker Ave, Wolverton Mill East, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK12 5TW.
Tel: (01908) 312511
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The Sports Turf Research Institute
International independent advice and research on all aspects of sports and amenity turf.
St. Ives Estate, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16 1AU.
Tel: (01274) 565131
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Interior Landscaping
The European Federation of Interior Landscaping Groups Ltd
For contractors and advice relating to indoor plant displays.
P.O. BOX 196, Romsey, Hampshire SO51 7PF.
Tel: (01794) 521744
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