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The UK Crop Plant Bioinformatics Network
A collection of plant databases, including: EcoSys - Plant ecological ranges; EthnobotDB - Worldwide plant uses; FoodplantDB - Native American food plants; MPNADB - Medicinal plants of native America and several crop specific databases.
Country UK (England) Region Nottinghamshire
Sections :AcademicBotanical InformationEthnobotanyFloraPlant Databases

Flora Celtica: Plants and People in Scotland
A book and online database, has many anicotal descriptions of plant uses in Scotland.
Country UK (Scotland)
Sections :EthnobotanyFloraPlant DatabasesTraditional Plant Uses

NaturalStores.Org
Located in New-Brunswick, with members from around the world, we are dedicated to promoting the organic econo98 thru our business practices.
Country Canada Region New-Brunswick
Sections :PermacultureOrganicsSustainable AgricultureWoodland GardeningAgroforestryGeneral GardeningFarmingUrban PermacultureVegan organicsPermaculture DesignWild PlantsDrylandsAlly Croppingbotanical illustrationPondsTreesEdible FlowersRoot cropsPerennialsHerbs and Medicinal PlantsLow impact livingRun CoursesOther commercialPlant DatabasesDirectories/ListingsNews SitesFloraCo-opsCommunitiesEco-villagesCharitiesNon Profit GroupsCity Farms/Community GardensAcademicGovenmentalNGOPoliticalCampainingNetworksCollective

All about FLowers and Plants
The FLowers Growing website is the only online encyclopedia of flowers and plants. Whether you are looking for a guide on flower arrangements or gardening, or want to write educational articles, or want to download flower related stuff, or simply are looking to learn about the floral industry, the website flowersgrowing will provide you with information you can rely on. With a wide ranging array of topics exclusively devoted to flowers.
Country UK (England)
Sections :General GardeningTreesOther Green GroupsHerb/Medicinal SuppliersPhoto GallerysMailing lists/ForumsEthnobotanyFloradecoratinos

OrchidTalk Orchid Forum from RVO
Orchid Forum discussing Orchids and Culture, Orchid Aliments, Breeding and Hybridizing Orchids, Flasking Orchids, Orchid Photography and more! Orchid beginners and experts talk about orchids, care, and growing. Join our community today!
Country United States
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Aussies Living Simply
We are a community focused on sustainability, permaculture, organic gardening, backyard livestock, simple living and stepping lightly on the planet. We invite you to become a member, it’s free and you’ll be part of one of the most interesting and friendly groups on the net. The posts you see listed on this home page are a tiny example of the large collection of interesting and in some cases, life changing, forum discussions you will have free access to as a member. Our forum is lively and active and often you can get an answer to a question within minutes. We discuss simple living, backyard livestock, permaculture, organic food production, sustainable energy, living well on less money, preserving, bread baking, stockpiling food, recycling, mending and reusing and a wide range of sustainability topics. There is a seed and plant exchange, members’ discounts for open pollinated vegetable seeds, bare-rooted plants, native trees and plants. You’ll also find a treasure chest of homemade food recipes and instructions on how to make natural household cleansers, soap, laundry detergent, shampoo and lots more. Certified organic farmer and author of Easy Organic Gardening and Moon Planting, Lyn Bagnall, is here to answer your organic gardening questions.
Country Australia
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Wild-Kraeuter & mehr
Main aim of 98 site is to spread the knowledge about edible plants. How grow and to pick them. And EASY ways of prepairing/cooking them. Generous support is given to people who want to sell this stuff (fresh wild leafy produce) professionally, too.
Country Germany Region Niedersachsen, Wendland
Sections :PermacultureWild PlantsWildlife/ConservationBio-diversityWildernessbotanical illustrationEdible FlowersHerbs and Medicinal Plantsnative plantsLow impact livingRaw FoodLocal FoodEnvironmentRun CoursesOpen To PublicVolunteeringPlant SuppliersHerb/Medicinal SuppliersOther commercialBuisness servicesPhoto GallerysBotanical InformationFlora

Lake Renewable Energy Store
Solar Garden Lights,Water Features,Solar Charging for the home,Vehicle and boat. Energy saving,fuel saving devices and Eco products .
Country UK (England)
Sections :Low impact livingSustainable livingFlora

Nature's Secret Larder
A great site for anyone interested in wild foods and useful plants and trees. Wild food and bushcraft courses can also be found here too!
Country UK (England)
Sections :PermacultureWoodland GardeningUrban PermacultureTrees and WoodlandsWild PlantsWild Food/ForagingTreesEdible FlowersRoot cropsPerennialsHerbs and Medicinal PlantsSoapsDyesFibresCoppicingFruit Cropsnative plantsFungiLow impact livingSustainable livingWildcraftOther EnvironmentalLocal FoodEnvironmentRun CoursesTrainingConsultancyTalksPhoto GallerysPlant DatabasesNews SitesEthnobotanyFloraBlogsrecipe site

akha world
Ethnobotany of the Akha in Thailand.
Country Italy
Sections :Wildlife/ConservationTrees and WoodlandsTraditional Plant UsesEdible FlowersReedbedsWildernessBio-diversityTreesHerbs and Medicinal PlantsDyesFibresNon Food Cropsnative plantsResearchPhoto GallerysPlant DatabasesBotanical InformationEthnobotanyFloraNon Profit Groups

Geographe Community Landcare Nursery
A nursery based in southwest australia. Which specalises in local plants has good info on the flora of Busselton (and surrounding areas).
Country Australia
Sections :General GardeningPlant SuppliersFlora

Digital Nature
Wild-plants in germany
Country Germany
Sections :Wild PlantsWater/WetlandsWildernessHerbs and Medicinal Plantsnative plantsFungiResearchPhoto GallerysBotanical InformationFlora

Australia's Exotic Plants
Online nursery offering rare & exotic plants to Australia
Country Australia Region Queensland
Sections :General GardeningRare Plants/Heritage SeedsFruit Cropsnative plantsHedgingHouse plantsPlant SuppliersPhoto GallerysFloraBlogs

Earthshore Co. Herbal Remedies
Herb Plants and Natural Remedies have been widely used for centuries. We carry many types of fragrance oils, and natural products.
Country United States
Sections :OrganicsVegan organicsbotanical illustrationEdible FlowersPlant Suppliers (Organic)Herb/Medicinal SuppliersWild PlantsDirectories/ListingsHerbs and Medicinal PlantsDirectories/ListingsFloraBotanical Information

Online Flowers Guide
Online Flowers Guide gives you the best advice on flowers for your garden. It provides valuable information on a great variety of flowers, their meanings and the meaning of their colors.
Country Romania Region Cluj Napoca
Sections :General GardeningBotanical InformationEdible FlowersHouse plantsFlora

The 3 Foragers
We are a family of 3 who enjoy foraging for wild foods and fungi in the Northeastern United States. We provide information on identification, gathering techniques, and recipes for food preparation of common native plants and invasive species. Conservation and responsible foraging are also discussed. Photos, links to resources, and book reviews are also on the blog.
Country United States Region Northeast
Sections :Wild PlantsWild Food/ForagingWildernessFruit Cropsnative plantsFungiEnvironmentPhoto GallerysFloraLitrature reviewrecipe sitePerennialsEdible FlowersBotanical InformationBlogsSustainable AgricultureLocal FoodHerbs and Medicinal Plants

Nutritionist Resource
Find loads of useful articles written by the qualified and professional nutritionists on the site. Book an appointment with a nutritionist or browse the articles which can target specific health issues or general health.
Country UK (England) Region UK
Sections :Trees and WoodlandsFruit CropsFungiOther EnvironmentalPhoto GallerysFloraBlogsWild Food/ForagingEdible FlowersHerbs and Medicinal PlantsFibresHealth IssuesRaw FoodFood IssuesGenetics/GMOLocal FoodFruit CropsWild Food/ForagingEdible FlowersWildcraftrecipe siteVeganWild PlantsFungiVegetarianBlogsHerbs and Medicinal Plants

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