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http://www.mughalgardens.org/
Editor's Pick Gardens of the Mughal Empire Open in a new browser window Editor's Pick
   An interactive journey through twelve Mughal Gardens including Shalamar. You can hear music and follow in the footsteps of the ancient Mughals on a processional path from Hiran Minar to Mian Mir.
   http://www.mughalgardens.org/

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http://www.gardenhistorysociety.org.au/
Australian Garden History Society Open in a new browser window
   Organisation of people with an interest in the various aspects of garden history - including horticulture, landscape design and architecture. Journal and garden events summary.
   http://www.gardenhistorysociety.org.au/
http://www.collectbritain.co.uk/tours/lostgardens/
British Library: Lost Gardens Open in a new browser window
   Illustrations from manuscripts and early printed books dig into the story of gardening. Includes games.
   http://www.collectbritain.co.uk/tours/lostgardens/
http://www.canoeplants.com/
Canoe Plants of Ancient Hawaii Open in a new browser window
   Guide to the plants carried by early Polynesian voyagers in their canoes - history and traditional uses for each of two dozen plants.
   http://www.canoeplants.com/
http://www.agralin.nl/speccol/intro.html
Dutch Gardens and Garden Architecture Open in a new browser window
   Information from the first chapter of a book on Dutch gardens.
   http://www.agralin.nl/speccol/intro.html
http://www.bergerfoundation.ch/Jardin/index_english.html
Enchanted Gardens of the Renaissance Open in a new browser window
   A visual tour of three Renaissance Gardens and their relationship to the art of the period.
   http://www.bergerfoundation.ch/Jardin/index_english.html
http://dekart.f.bg.ac.yu/~dpajin/gardens/
Environmental Aesthetics and Chinese Gardens Open in a new browser window
   On the theoretical basis behind the major standard features of Chinese gardens.
   http://dekart.f.bg.ac.yu/~dpajin/gardens/
http://sciweb.nybg.org/science2/Onlinexhibits/winterex.html
Fruits and Flowers of Winter Open in a new browser window
   Archive of an exhibition with items from the Mertz Library’s rare books and archival materials. Includes orangeries, hothouses and botanical drawings.
   http://sciweb.nybg.org/science2/Onlinexhibits/winterex.html
http://www.magma.ca/%7Eevb/garden.html
Garden History Links Open in a new browser window
   History of gardening links from Edwinna von Baeyer's Web pages.
   http://www.magma.ca/%7Eevb/garden.html
http://www.gardenvisit.com
Garden History, Garden Tours and Garden Visit Guide Open in a new browser window
   A guide to garden history, garden tours historic parks, 1000+ gardens and botanic collections open to the public in the UK, USA, Europe, America, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Greece, Japan, India, Australia, England, Ireland, Scotland.
   http://www.gardenvisit.com
http://www.gardendigest.com/btgarh.htm
Garden History  Open in a new browser window
   Garden history books of the 20th century
   http://www.gardendigest.com/btgarh.htm
http://www.gardendigest.com/timegl.htm
Gardening History Timeline - From Ancient Times to 1800 Open in a new browser window
   Noteworthy Publications, Persons, and Events in the History of Gardening. Including some Related Information from Agriculture, Natural History, Botany, and Ecology. By Michael P. Garofalo
   http://www.gardendigest.com/timegl.htm
http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/garden_adventures/27640
Gardening and Mythology Open in a new browser window
   Mythological references to gardening subjects.
   http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/garden_adventures/27640
http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/visarts/diva/gardens.html
Gardens and Landscape Design Open in a new browser window
   Images and text on 8 Italian Renaissance Gardens and on Giverny in France
   http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/visarts/diva/gardens.html
http://www.itto.org/attraction/iranattraction.asp?category=Gardens
Gardens in Iran ITTO Guide Open in a new browser window
   Government tourist office guide to Iranian gardens
   http://www.itto.org/attraction/iranattraction.asp?category=Gardens
http://www.gardenvisit.com/got/
Gothein's History of Garden Art Open in a new browser window
   Complete text of the 1913 book is available online here. Detailed accounts of European gardens, added later material on North America, brief accounts of the rest of the world.
   http://www.gardenvisit.com/got/
http://www.intranet.csupomona.edu/~ige/gardens/1h1.htm
Iconography of Chinese Gardens Open in a new browser window
   On some of the symbolism used in their design, illustrated by literature and an example.
   http://www.intranet.csupomona.edu/~ige/gardens/1h1.htm
http://library.wur.nl/speccol/intro.html
Introduction to Dutch gardens and garden architecture Open in a new browser window
   A description of the historical development of the Dutch style.
   http://library.wur.nl/speccol/intro.html
http://www.jgarden.org/
Japanese Garden Database Open in a new browser window
   Educational web site providing information on outstanding examples of Japanese garden art.
   http://www.jgarden.org/
http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~helphand/homepage.html
Landscape History Open in a new browser window
   A categorised collection of images and photographs of gardens and landscapes in a number of designs.
   http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~helphand/homepage.html
http://www.vilar.com
Landscape Virtual Gallery. Open in a new browser window
   A catalog of 8000 slides about parks and gardens in Europe.
   http://www.vilar.com
http://www.chengappa.demon.co.uk/il/
Landscape history and garden history in India Open in a new browser window
   History of gardens and landscapes in the Indian subcontinent, with links to related sites
   http://www.chengappa.demon.co.uk/il/
http://www.museumgardenhistory.org/
Museum of Garden History Open in a new browser window
   The recreation of a historic knot garden and the history of British gardens and plants are included as is a virtual visit to several exhibits at the museum.
   http://www.museumgardenhistory.org/
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/plantanswers/publications/vegetabletravelers/
Our Vegetable Travelers Open in a new browser window
   A history of garden vegetables, orginally published in National Geographic (1949), and reprinted here as a special feature.
   http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/plantanswers/publications/vegetabletravelers/
http://cesarigd.club.fr/parcsafabriques/homepage.htm
Parcs à fabriques - French Anglo-Chinese gardens Open in a new browser window
   Account of some of the major French gardens made in the style known in France as Anglo-Chinese, and in England as English landscape.
   http://cesarigd.club.fr/parcsafabriques/homepage.htm
http://www.portlandchinesegarden.org
Portland Classical Chinese Garden - Lan Su Yuan Open in a new browser window
   The official site for Lan Su Yuan, Portland's Garden of Awakening Orchids. A traditional Chinese garden built in the heart of Portland.
   http://www.portlandchinesegarden.org
http://www.csuohio.edu/history/shiga96/garden.html
Shiga Project - The Japanese Garden Open in a new browser window
   A research project on Japanese gardens, by 16 American students who were in Japan in 1996
   http://www.csuohio.edu/history/shiga96/garden.html
http://www.gardendigest.com/index.htm
Spirit of Gardening Open in a new browser window
   Quotes, proverbs, articles, history, humor, links, and resources for the gardener.
   http://www.gardendigest.com/index.htm
http://www.gardendigest.com/timetab.htm
The History of Gardening Timeline Open in a new browser window
   An account of gardening from ancient times to the twentieth century organized by time periods with links to supplementary information.
   http://www.gardendigest.com/timetab.htm
http://www.monticello.org/chp/index.html
Thomas Jefferson Center for Historic Plants Open in a new browser window
   Collects, preserves, and distributes historic plant varieties.
   http://www.monticello.org/chp/index.html
http://www.chinaplanner.com/gardens/index.htm
Traditional Chinese Gardens Open in a new browser window
   Index to a number of notable and historic gardens, including photographs, history, and descriptions.
   http://www.chinaplanner.com/gardens/index.htm
http://www.york.ac.uk/depts/arch/landscapes/ukpg/database/index.htm
UK Database of Historic Parks and Gardens Open in a new browser window
   A searchable database of Historic Parks and Gardens in the UK.
   http://www.york.ac.uk/depts/arch/landscapes/ukpg/database/index.htm

Last Updated: 2005-02-24 01:14:29