Scottish Rock Garden Club

The Scottish Rock Garden Club claims to be the friendliest and most accessible horticultural society in the UK, as well as being the largest in Scotland. Their straightforward, easy-to-use website is certainly very welcoming and inclusive, and aims to inform and inspire both novices and experienced alpine growers. The club is active and busy, and the site gives plenty of information on shows, local groups, and the very popular seed exchange.

SPECIAL FEATURES

Plant Portraits is an occasional feature on favourite or unusual plants, contributed by members and often accompanied by excellent photographic illustrations. Information is typically given on identification, expedition details and cultivation advice.

Feature Articles are published on a number of subjects, from suggestions of plants suitable for beginners, to ideas for making alpine troughs and technical information on breeding. There are some nice illustrations and the articles are generally easy to browse and very informative.