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Cacti and Succulents

 Cacti Info
The encyclopedia section of this site provides indepth information about the care and cultivation of countless cacti and succulent species.
 Cultivar
The e magazine for cactophiles interested in abnormal forms.
 SuccSeed Travelogues
Gorgeous succulent and cacti travelogues. See plants in their natural habitats.
 The Succulent Plant Page
A great succulent plant resource site.
 The Succulent Well
An online succulent encyclopedia put together by an enthusiast living in the land of succulents--South Africa.

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  The Cactus File
Specialist cactus publications including books and magazines. When beginner books just aren't enough.
 Cactus Garden
Cactus seeds at reasonable prices. Based out of Holbrook New York.
 K & L Cactus and Succulent Nursery
Cactus and succulent nursery out of California with decent prices and seeds.
 Rio Grande Cacti
Specializing in cacti (and seeds) of the Southwestern United States.
 Seedman Cacti
Great selection of unusual cactus seeds from around the world.

Fun

 The Telegarden
An exhibit that allows users to plant seeds and water plants using a robotic arm via the internet.

Gardens

 The Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Explore the gardens online through photos and Quicktime vr.
 Chicago Botanic Garden
Includes plant information and tips.
 Jardin Botanique de Montréal
I love this garden! A visit is highly recommended.
 The New York Botanical Garden
Explore the gardens, find out about up and coming events. This site is updated regularly.
 Royal Botanical Gardens
Located in Burlington, Ontario, Canada. The Lilac Festival is supposed to be great. I live an hour or so away and have never been!
 University of British Columbia Botanical Garden
Gorgeous garden located in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. On the site you can see photos of the various theme gardens, read some articles or talk to other gardeners via the discussion forums.

Herbs

 Algy's Herb Page
Herbal medicine bbs. Loads of information.
 Growing Herbs in the Home Garden
A basic beginner guide to starting an herb garden.
 Healing Herbs Community
Lots of info to be found here. This site features a lengthy list of herb descriptions as well as photos, gardening tips, recipes, crafts and more.
 Herbnet
Everything herbal from an ezine, to professional growers and more.
 Herbs and Pregnancy
A helpful list of herbs to avoid during pregnancy.
 Medicinal herbs Online
A huge alphabetical directory of medicinal herbs.

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 Richters Herbs
Located in Goodwood, Ontario, Richters Herbs carries just about every herb or spice under the sun. They even carry organic seeds. I have never seen another company with such a vast assortment -- their basil section alone will blow you away. If you can't find it anywhere else, you'll probably find it at Richters. Ordering in 10 different currencies.

House Plants & Indoor Gardening

 Carnivourous Plants
Countless pages of gorgeous photos and information concerning some very unusual plants.
 Ficus Tree
All about caring for your indoor ficus.
 Orchid Lady
More orchid growing tips then you can shake a stick at. This woman knows orchids!
 Plant Care
Lots of tips and info about your favourite house plants.
 Plants and Your Cat
If you have plants and cats living together sooner or later your cat is going to get the idea to taste a few. Get educated about which plants are toxic to your cats and what to do if your cat eats one.
 Propagating House Plants
Introductory information about turning your plants into more plants -- free.

Organic Gardening

 Abundant Life Seed Foundation
A non-profit that preserves the genetic diversity of plants by growing and distributing open-pollinated seeds
 Organic Gardening Magazine
Home to Rodale's monthly magazine this site includes everything you need to know about starting to grow organically.
 Organic Gardening Outline
Information for the organic garden beginner.



IN THIS SECTION
 Seeds: Lots of links to all organic, heirloom and just plain ole' seeds.
 Cacti and Succulents: All cacti are succulents, but not all succulents are cacti.
 Fun: Games, projects, art.
 Gardens: Botanical gardens, public gardens, reserves...
 Herbs: All about growing herbs for health, flavour or fun.
 House Plants: Links for the indoor gardener.
 Organic: Think ecologically and grow organically.

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