PlantNetwork is the national network of botanic gardens, arboreta and other documented plant collections.
Promoting botanical collections in Britain and Ireland as a national resource for research, conservation and education.
Facilitating networking and training among holders of plant collections through a programme of conferences and workshops and a regular newsletter.
As well as a well referenced website.

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Booking opens for Plant Trials and Promoting Good Plants at RHS Garden Wisley

Booking opens for Plant Trials and Promoting Good Plants at RHS Garden Wisley

Date posted: 4 June 2013

A meeting about the plant trials carried out every year by the Royal Horticultural Society.

Urban Public Gardens: challenges and opportunities

Urban Public Gardens: challenges and opportunities

Reports now on line

Cambridge, 11-12 April 2013

Integrated Pest Management

Integrated Pest Management

Reports now on line

Eden Project, 6/7 March 2013

St Andrews Botanic Garden under threat

St Andrews Botanic Garden under threat

Date posted: 19 March 2013

The garden has been described as a ‘hidden gem’ of Scotland but is under threat of closure from September 2013.

Growing Media

Growing Media

Reports now on line

Savill Garden, Windsor Great Park, 13 November 2012

Mowing, Watering & Weeding: sustainable practices for public gardens

Mowing, Watering & Weeding: sustainable practices for public gardens

Reports now on line

University of York, 27-29 March 2012

Tree Health & Plant Biosecurity Action Plan

Tree Health & Plant Biosecurity Action Plan

Date posted: 7 November 2011

In recognition of the increasing pest and disease threat to trees and the importance of wider plant biosecurity, a Tree Health & Plant Biosecurity Action Plan drawn up by Defra and the Forestry Commission was launched in mid-October 2011.

Global Strategy for Plant Conservation 2011 to 2020 – report

Global Strategy for Plant Conservation 2011 to 2020 – report

Date posted: 21 February 2012

‘Wild Plant Horizons’ is a report taking forward the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation 2011to 2020. It was launched on 20 January 2012 at a meeting at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh held in association with Plantlife.