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Latest news
All the latest news from Darwin PlantSpotters is shown in chronological order on the site home page, and also on the relevant hybridiser and plant pages.

Variety information
Locate growing instructions and other variety information using the drop-down "cultivars" menu then click on stories you want to read.

Hybridiser information
Locate hybridisers using the drop-down menu or the links in the left hand column then click on stories you want to read.

Where to buy
Some of the outlets stocking Darwin PlantSpotters varieties are listed on "where to buy", located at the top of the page.

Reactions
Many stories have a "react" icon at the end of them. Here you can both post and read reactions.

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Navigating your way around
05-12-2003 16:42 Welcome to Darwin PlantSpotters. Just a few clicks and you will be experiencing gardening as you've never known it before!
By Miriam Young   

Whether you're looking for expert growing advice, background information on varieties, news about new varieties on the horizon or want to get to know more about the people who made these plants possible, you'll find it all here.

The site is constructed using 2 themes, varieties and hybridisers.

You can move between these easily by using the drop-down menus at the top right of the screen.

You can also search this site by typing a keyword into the box at the top right of every page and clicking "Find". For example, if you wanted to find an article about a Belladonna type Delphinium, type in Belladonna, click "find" and you'll get a list of all the articles on this site that contain the word Belladonna. You can then click straight through to any of the listed items.

Most of the headlines appearing on your screen can be clicked through to reveal a larger story. If you get lost, simply return to the home page of either the plant or the hybridiser you want to read about using the drop-down menu or by following another link if you see one.

 
The 2007 Selection
The Plant Chooser
By Miriam Young
An overview of the Darwin PlantSpotters 2007 range and the man responsible for their selection.
Also spotted!
The best of the rest
By Miriam Young
While the plants featured on this site and sold with the Darwin PlantSpotters label are undeniably special, there are also many other perennials we know PlantSpotters fans will love!
New Plants
Do you have a new variety?
By Miriam Young
Do you have a plant you have bred or discovered in your garden which you believe to be completely new? If so we'd love to hear from you!
Preferred by plantspeople
Back to the roots
By Hans Witteman
A plant is not another bag of potato chips, ready to be consumed. You've got to work first and that is actually part of the enjoyment.
In the shops
How to recognise a Darwin PlantSpotters variety
By Miriam Young
Darwin PlantSpotters varieties are easily identified by their distinctive labels.
Community
Getting involved
By Miriam Young
Be part of the plant future by taking part in discussions between hybridisers, growers, gardeners and everybody else involved.
How to use this site
Navigating your way around
By Miriam Young
Welcome to Darwin PlantSpotters. Just a few clicks and you will be experiencing gardening as you've never known it before!
Useful Links
Click here for information about other websites and organisations
By Miriam Young
If you like this site, here are some others you'll also find interesting.
FAQ
When is next year's list going to be available?
Why are so many of the Darwin PlantSpotters breeders from Holland?
Can I offer a plant to Darwin PlantSpotters?
What do the "hardy zones" refer to on the tags and plant descriptions?
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Forum
What do you think about Darwin PlantSpotters?
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