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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

Jatropha Curcas Seeds
Jatropha Curcas Seed exporters in India. Supplying Jatropha Curcas Seeds for cultivation of fuel crop Jatropha.
Country Denmark Region india,tamilnadu,coimbatore
Sections :Sustainable AgricultureTraditional Plant UsesTreesOther Green GroupsAgricultureOpen To PublicSeed SuppliersPhoto GallerysCo-ops

Findmeplants
A free garden plant database that allows gardeners to search for plants that fit their garden conditions and design requirements. Planting suggestions come with plant profiles and pictures as well as adice on cultivation.
Country UK (England)
Sections :Herbs and Medicinal PlantsGeneral GardeningTrees and WoodlandsTraditional Plant UsesTreesRoot cropsHedgingPhoto GallerysPlant Databases

The Irish Gardeners Forum
Irishgardeners.com aims to offer free access to an incredible wealth of horticultural information specific to Ireland. This versatile forum provides help from fellow gardeners and the opportunity to discuss all the best gardening techniques again specific to Ireland.
Country Ireland
Sections :OrganicsWoodland GardeningGeneral GardeningTrees and WoodlandsCompostSoilTraditional Plant UsesTreesRoot cropsPerennialsHerbs and Medicinal PlantsFruit Cropsnative plantsHedgingFungiHouse plantsGardening ToolsMailing lists/ForumsBotanical Information

Commercial use of wild and traditionally managed plants in the UK
A long report on the different ways in which livelyhood can be obtained through wild plants.
Country UK (England)
Sections :Sustainable AgricultureTraditional Plant Uses

Plant & Tree Nursery at TyTyGA.com
Online Plant Nursery & Tree Nursery providing a large selection of shade, flowering and fruit trees, ornamental shrubs, flower bulbs and more. Specializing in great low prices, fast shipping, and beautiful healthy plants that are guaranteed to grow.
Country United States Region GA
Sections :Woodland GardeningGeneral GardeningTrees and WoodlandsWild PlantsRare Plants/Heritage SeedsWater/WetlandsTraditional Plant UsesPondsTree nursaryTreesEdible FlowersRoot cropsPerennialsFruit Cropsnative plantsHouse plantsOpen To PublicPlant Suppliers

Quinta das Abelhas
Organic Smallholding in Central Portugal
Country Portugal
Sections :OrganicsGeneral GardeningTrees and WoodlandsWild PlantsCompostBio-diversityTraditional Plant UsesBee plantsTreesEdible FlowersRoot cropsPerennialsHerbs and Medicinal PlantsFruit Cropsnative plantsGreen BuildingLow impact livingSustainable livingAppropriate TechnologyVeganFood IssuesGenetics/GMOLandrightsLocal FoodClimate ChangeVegetarianEnvironmentVolunteeringBlogsCo-opsCommunities

Sri Dhanalakshmi Industries
Cutivator, Wild Collector, Processor and Exporter of Medicinal Herbs like Neem, Senna, Salacia, Gotukola, Gymnema, Lobelia, Yellowdock, Passiflora, Harmala, etc.
Country India
Sections :OrganicsWild PlantsRare Plants/Heritage SeedsCompostTraditional Plant UsesRoot cropsHerbs and Medicinal PlantsFibresWildcraftRaw FoodPlant SuppliersPlant Suppliers (Organic)Seed SuppliersHerb/Medicinal SuppliersSustainable plant productsBotanical Information

International Medicinal Plants Growers’ Consortium-IMPGC
A portal of herbs-Rich information repository on medicinal herbs. Provides searchable pages for herb information, herb usage, home remedies and health remedies. Conceived, created and updated by International Medicinal Plants Growers’ Consortium
Country United States Region 43017
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Reckless Orchard
We are a small landscape architecture practice with a special interest in promoting and encouraging traditional orchards. We work with schools, community groups and voluntary sector organisations as well as commercial clients to increase awareness of the wildlife and biodivesity advantages of retaining and preserving old fruit varieties. We built an award winning straw bale walled orchard garden at Westonbirt Arboretum with the help of Common Ground and the Brogdale Trust (home of the national fruit collection) to highlight this issue. We work all over the south west and are based just north of Bristol and also in the Wye Valley where the Reckless Orchard once existed.
Country UK (England)
Sections :OrganicsSustainable AgricultureWoodland GardeningGeneral GardeningTrees and WoodlandsWild PlantsRare Plants/Heritage SeedsWater/WetlandsWildlife/ConservationBio-diversityWildernessReedbedsTraditional Plant UsesPondsBee plantsTreesEdible FlowersPerennialsHerbs and Medicinal PlantsFruit CropsGreen BuildingLow impact livingSustainable livingRaw FoodFood IssuesLocal FoodEnvironmentConsultancyCity Farms/Community Gardens

Oakenwood Society
'Herbs for healing, for food and for pleasure’ – Relaxed 2-day weekend courses run throughout the summer. The courses are held in a rural setting on a working farm in south east Wales, approximately halfway between Bristol and Cardiff. For dates, further information and booking: www.oakenwoods.co.uk Oakenwood’s current project is to help buy woodland to conserve and protect, or land to create woodland with native British trees.
Country UK (Wales)
Sections :Herbs and Medicinal PlantsTraditional Plant UsesTrees and WoodlandsNon Food Cropsnative plantsWildcraftHealth IssuesSpiritualRaw FoodFood IssuesLocal FoodRun CoursesTrainingNon Profit Groups

Essential Oils and Medicinal Plants from India
producers and suppliers of natural essential oils, medicinal plants, herbs, herbal extracts from India. We have our own cultivation facilities through corporate farming and contract farming.
Country India Region maharashtra
Sections :OrganicsSustainable AgricultureDrylandsTraditional Plant UsesHerbs and Medicinal PlantsOil cropsSustainable livingComunity compostingAgricultureVegetarianOpen To PublicPlant Suppliers (Organic)Herb/Medicinal SuppliersSustainable plant productsDirectories/ListingsNews SitesBlogs

Fruit growing in Scotland
The greenhouse effect is giving us a new climate in Scotland allowing us to grow more exotic plants, such as grapes, figs, peaches, and travel abroad has given us experiences of the Saskatoon (Amelanchier alnifolia), from Canada. Trials with native Blaeberries (Vaccinium 98rtillus)are very pleasing. Information on webpage about Fruit growing in Scotland at www.johnstoa.com/fruitgrowing.htm
Country UK (Scotland) Region Tayside
Sections :OrganicsWoodland GardeningGeneral GardeningRare Plants/Heritage SeedsTraditional Plant UsesTreesRoot cropsPerennialsNon Food CropsNew CropsFruit Cropsnative plantsSustainable livingHealth IssuesRaw FoodLocal FoodClimate ChangeCity Farms/Community Gardens

Ecocentre - Permaculture Centre and Ecovillage in Brazil
A Living and Learning centre in the heart of Brazil. The Ecocentre was designed and built as a reference centre for sustainable living in South America with focus on growing food, caring for water resources and building ecological structures to support an ecovillage. The Ecocentre offers a number of courses and internships and is a non profit organization with projects in several regions of Brazil and as far as Africa and Portugal.
Country Portugal Region Many
Sections :PermacultureOrganicsSustainable AgricultureAgroforestryGeneral GardeningFarmingUrban PermaculturePermaculture DesignCompostWater/WetlandsHydrologyReedbedsTraditional Plant UsesSwalesReforestationTree nursaryTreesEdible FlowersRoot cropsPerennialsHerbs and Medicinal PlantsFruit Cropsnative plantsBiomassGreen BuildingSustainable livingAppropriate TechnologyComunity compostingLocal FoodEnvironmentRun CoursesOpen To PublicVolunteeringApprenticeshipsResearchConfrencesNetworkingTrainingConsultancyTalksBooks Stores/PublishersFarmers MarketsBuisness servicesGarden DesignPhoto GallerysNews SitesCommunitiesEco-villagesNon Profit GroupsNGONetworksCollective

Ecocentre - Permaculture Centre and Ecovillage in Brazil
A Living and Learning centre in the heart of Brazil. The Ecocentre was designed and built as a reference centre for sustainable living in South America with focus on growing food, caring for water resources and building ecological structures to support an ecovillage. The Ecocentre offers a number of courses and internships and is a non profit organization with projects in several regions of Brazil and as far as Africa and Portugal.
Country Brazil
Sections :PermacultureOrganicsSustainable AgricultureAgroforestryGeneral GardeningFarmingUrban PermaculturePermaculture DesignCompostWater/WetlandsHydrologyReedbedsTraditional Plant UsesSwalesReforestationTree nursaryTreesEdible FlowersRoot cropsPerennialsHerbs and Medicinal PlantsFruit Cropsnative plantsBiomassGreen BuildingSustainable livingAppropriate TechnologyComunity compostingLocal FoodEnvironmentRun CoursesOpen To PublicVolunteeringApprenticeshipsResearchConfrencesNetworkingTrainingConsultancyTalksBooks Stores/PublishersFarmers MarketsBuisness servicesGarden DesignPhoto GallerysNews SitesCommunitiesEco-villagesNon Profit GroupsNGONetworksCollective

Greenman Bushcraft Ltd
Find out more about nature's bounty, Greenman Bushcraft Ltd offers you a wide range of bushcraft and outdoor courses, including nature photography, wild food, tree & plant ID and wildlife watching. We can also provide bespoke courses and one-to-one tuition. At Greenman Bushcraft you'll also discover a large selection of some of the best outdoor equipment that you can purchase today. Our product range is expanding all of the time and we even have a bargain basement, which is definitely worth checking out!
Country UK (England)
Sections :Trees and WoodlandsWild PlantsWild Food/ForagingWildlife/ConservationBio-diversityWildernessTraditional Plant UsesTreesEdible FlowersHerbs and Medicinal PlantsSoapsDyesFibresCoppicingFruit Cropsnative plantsHedgingFungiLow impact livingSustainable livingWildcraftEnvironmentRun CoursesOpen To PublicVolunteeringTalksPhoto Gallerys

Maya Mountain Research Farm, a Permaculture Project in Belize
Maya Mountain Research Farm is a small registered NGO working on issues of food security and biodiversity. Using agroforestry and ethnobotany, MMRF is a collection of hundreds of plant species of use to people. The farm is well developed. We do outreach, host interns and conduct training and courses. Our client base includes several universities and NGOs, Peace Corps, Government of Belize. Right now we are working on a vanilla project that is very exciting.
Country Belize Region Toledo
Sections :PermacultureOrganicsWoodland GardeningGeneral GardeningFarmingPermaculture DesignRare Plants/Heritage SeedsWildlife/ConservationBio-diversityTraditional Plant UsesAlly CroppingPondsSwalesBee plantsReforestationTree nursaryTreesRoot cropsPerennialsHerbs and Medicinal PlantsSoapsFibresNew CropsCoppicingFruit Cropsnative plantsOil cropsGreen BuildingLow impact livingSustainable livingAppropriate TechnologyHealth IssuesLocal FoodClimate ChangeAgricultureVegetarianEnvironmentRun CoursesOpen To PublicVolunteeringApprenticeshipsResearchNetworkingTrainingConsultancySustainable plant productsEthnobotanyNGO

Vegetable-Gardens
A vegetable gardening website and friendly forum helping gardeners grow their own fresh, tasty vegetables, herbs and fruit. Including vegetable growing guides and seed saving guides.
Country UK (England)
Sections :Traditional Plant UsesOrganicsGeneral GardeningWild Food/ForagingCompostWildlife/ConservationRoot cropsHerbs and Medicinal PlantsFruit CropsDirectories/ListingsMailing lists/ForumsBlogs

Fair trade and organic products from FootprintFriendly.com
Footprintfriendly for fair trade, ethical and organic gardening products and services that will reduce carbon footprint and help consumers lead a greener cleaner life.
Country UK (Nothern Ireland)
Sections :OrganicsGeneral GardeningWild PlantsCompostWildlife/ConservationTraditional Plant UsesHouse plantsGreen BuildingLow impact livingWildcraftOther EnvironmentalGardening ToolsClimate ChangeEnvironmentBooks Stores/PublishersPlant Suppliers

Buy Plants Online
An online garden centre offering extensive plant descriptions and plant information for over 800 different varieties of garden plants.
Country UK (England) Region Staffordshire
Sections :Wild PlantsGeneral GardeningWoodland GardeningTraditional Plant UsesTreesRoot cropsHouse plantsGardening ToolsPlant SuppliersSeed Suppliers

Plants for Sale
Jackson’s Online Garden Centre offers a massive selection of plants and gardening items online at very competitive prices.
Country UK (England) Region Staffordshire
Sections :Wild PlantsRare Plants/Heritage SeedsTraditional Plant UsesTreesPerennialsHedgingHouse plantsGardening ToolsOpen To PublicPlant SuppliersSeed Suppliers

Salvia Divinorum | Buy Salvia Divinorum
Looking to grow salvia plants of various strains? We are working on everything from salvia extracts to salvia plants themselves. They really are a beautiful plant if you have seen them when in flower. Amazing.
Country United States Region US
Sections :PermacultureOrganicsSustainable AgricultureWoodland GardeningGeneral GardeningUrban PermacultureSoilTraditional Plant UsesHerbs and Medicinal Plantsnative plantsHouse plantsSpiritualYogaAgricultureOpen To PublicJournal/NewsletterPlant SuppliersPlant Suppliers (Organic)Seed SuppliersHerb/Medicinal SuppliersSustainable plant productsOther commercialIndividual booksPhoto GallerysDirectories/ListingsBotanical InformationEthnobotanyCo-opsCommunitiesEco-villagesRare Plants/Heritage SeedsWild Plants

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

Plant Biographies
Extensive collection of biographies about plants, which have many details on uses and cultural significance of individual plants. For example the page on stinging nettle mentions Bronze age use and shakespearaing quotes.
Sections :Traditional Plant UsesPlant Databases

Healing Spirit Plants
Healing Spirit Plants: a medicinal plants garden nursery located in Berkeley California, is a manifestation of the realization that plant energies are compassionate:connecting deep within us. Their life force energies invite our bodies and consciousness to harmonize our energies with them, entering us into healing flow. Their very presence invites and facilitates our deepening of inner sensitivity: fine tuning into delicacy. We grow and offer medicinal, useful, and Light energy producing plants from diverse cultures to local San Francisco Bay Area (where these plants can also be successfully grown)residents.
Country United States Region CA, San Francisco Bay area
Sections :Traditional Plant UsesHerbs and Medicinal PlantsDyesLow impact livingSustainable livingPlant SuppliersPlant Suppliers (Organic)Herb/Medicinal Suppliers

forest garden starting in andalucia
Maureen and Phil Rooksby have just started work on a 2.5 ha forest garden in the Sierra de Aracena, and welcome volunteers to come and help with the work. Write to us, via the blog asimplerlife.yolasite.com. We also need cuttings and seeds.
Country Spain Region Huelva
Sections :OrganicsSustainable AgricultureWoodland GardeningAgroforestryGeneral GardeningVegan organicsTrees and WoodlandsWild Food/ForagingCompostSoilBio-diversityDrylandsTraditional Plant UsesReforestationTree nursaryTreesEdible FlowersPerennialsHerbs and Medicinal PlantsFruit CropsFungiGreen BuildingLow impact livingSustainable livingAppropriate TechnologyHealth IssuesSpiritualVeganRaw FoodVegetarianOpen To PublicVolunteeringBooks Stores/PublishersIndividual booksBlogs

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