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: (01989) 566695
Web: www.sgd.org.uk
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
Web: www.carryongardening.org.uk and www.thrive.org.uk
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
Web: www.landscaper.org.uk
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
Web: www.bali.co.uk
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
Web: www.trees.org.uk
Gardeners, Horticulturists and Associated Trades
Professional Gardeners’ Guild
Volunteer-run organisation representing full-time Head, Deputy Head, First and student gardeners in historic, botanic and estate gardens.
Secretary: Sue Tasker, 34 Fitz Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 0AN.
Tel: (01900) 824377
Web: www.pgg.org.uk
The Institute of Horticulture
Represents horticulturists and related science and design professions, with emphasis on education, research and government lobbying.
Capel Manor College, Bullsmoor Lane, Enfiled, Middlesex EN1 4RQ.
Tel: (01992) 707025
Web: www.horticulture.org.uk
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
Web: SOCI website
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
Web: www.the-hta.org.uk
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
Web: www.biac.co.uk
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
Web: www.iog.org
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
Web: www.stri.co.uk
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
Web: EFIG website