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Belgian perennial lovers' garden. Design process, layout, and inspiring photos of garden and plantings. English and Dutch versions.
http://users.telenet.be/jan.mieke.bastiaens/

Garden in a wooded area of the Netherlands featuring many woodland and shade plants, as well as numerous varieties of acers, magnolia, rhododendron, camellia, bamboo, ferns and hosta. Visits by appointment.
http://www.ramsbotham.nl/

Information about annual free tour of gardens in Seattle, Washington.
http://www.mindspring.com/~wcgt/

Photos of rural New Zealand garden.
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Garden/1096/

Multi-faceted gardening site centered on a family garden. Plant portraits, visual tours, forums, tips and guides.
http://www.maggiesgarden.com/index.html

Special sections on hardy geraniums, clematis and roses. Personal musings, and information on making hypertufa troughs.
http://www.esatclear.ie/~emal/

Exuberant garden in Mendocino on the Northern California coast, particularly proud of its hydrangeas grown in natural surroundings.
http://www.marigoldfarm.com/

A monthly record in pictures of the main features of this Northern Ireland garden.
http://members.tripod.com/geoffreyh/

Mature display gardens featuring ornamental grasses, perennials, and shade plants.
http://gardensatsunnyside.com/

Growing plants deer will not eat takes priority in this Southeastern Virginia garden.
http://www.virginiagarden.com/

Stroll through traditional home garden on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, Australia, past plenty of flowers, native plants, pets, and bird visitors.
http://www.angelfire.com/de2/gardentour/index.html

Nancy and Noel show off their garden on the banks of the North Fork Lewis River near Woodland, Washington, in seasonal photo galleries.
http://lewisriver.com/owlsperch_index.html

Small, meticulously tended backyard garden in Minneapolis. Tours by way of thumbnail galleries.
http://www.theatredance.com/landescapes.html

Photos and descriptions of plants in a backyard garden in Maryland, and a peek at its construction project.
http://tnolan.tripod.com/

Hobby gardeners of Niederrhein (Germany) gardening association show their private gardens in photographs. Dates for current-year garden tours.
http://www.angelfire.com/country/gardener/index.html

Photos of Czech Republic garden, flowers, pond and kois.
http://www.mujweb.cz/www/mygarden/home.htm

A virtual tour of gardens belonging to members of the Suite101.com community.
http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/virtual_garden_tour

The Miller Family's Pacific Northwest garden. Dozens of photos arranged by season, mostly with an artistic bent, and gardening information with an emphasis on perennials.
http://homepages.donobi.net/timer/

Private gardens with plant collection, featured in "In an Irish Garden" and "Hidden Gardens of Ireland".
http://www.ardsallagh.com/Gardens.asp

Our garden of Eden pages, complete with ponds, hummingbird and bird nests, detailed pictures, maps and plant information.
http://www.packrat-pro.com/garden.htm

Maureen and Glenn's garden in Saskatchewan, Canada. Portraits with personal observations for many of their plants.
http://www.em.ca/garden/

Eclectic site for a garden in Georgia. Subjects include plants, ornaments, birds, and gardening tips.
http://home.bellsouth.net/p/PWP-foxesgarden

Photo albums documenting a garden in Augusta, Maine.
http://groups.msn.com/NancysSecretGardeninAugusta

A story in pictures of a home garden being built, with updates as it matures year by year.
http://fp1.centurytel.net/ladybug/

Description and photos of a mostly formal garden, in which the parterre takes a central place. Also koi and lily ponds, many daylilies, and rhododendrons.
http://www.harborside.com/~rayj/

Historic private garden in Mt. Macedon (Victoria, Australia), principally known for its collection of trees. Tours by appointment, and annual open day. History, photos.
http://www.altongarden.com

American landscape designer Beatrix Farrand's last garden, on Mt Desert Island (Maine). The property is being restored by the Beatrix Farrand Society.
http://members.aol.com/savegarlandfarm/

Garden in the North of Sweden, focusing on alpines and primulas. Many plant photos, and extensive primula germination details.
http://web.telia.com/~u91113300/index.htm

Ray and Mollie Bivin's garden in Shidler (Oklahoma) features spacious lawns, flower beds and hundreds of trees and shrubs. Open to the public on summer weekends. Descriptions, slide show, visitor information.
http://www.thebivingarden.com/

Located in Orting (Washington) on 4 1/2 acres with a view of Mt Rainier, this garden is characteristic of the 1960s Northwest gardening style, with naturalistic woodlands, reflecting pools, and wildflowers. A Garden Conservancy project.
http://www.chasegarden.org/

Historic estate garden in Short Hills (New Jersey), being restored for public enjoyment as a project of the Garden Conservancy. History, photos, mission statement.
http://www.greenwoodgardens.org/

Eight acres of gardens surrounding a private Georgian house built in the 1830s afford sweeping vistas, seas of colors, and an arboretum. The garden is open by appointment. History, photos, maps, sample of arboretum holdings. County Kildare, Ireland.
http://www.coolcarrigan.ie/

Searchable database of plants (1800+, with 160+ photos) growing in this garden in South Carolina's low country, along with several articles and photos of open days.
http://www.mooreplants.com/

Garden formerly used as herb nursery in Saratoga (California), now privately owned.
http://www.saso.com/herbgardens

At this garden on the South Island of New Zealand overlooking Lake Elterwater, beds of roses, lavender and catmint have been developed amidst old, established trees. History, photo gallery, and information about tours.
http://www.londonhillgardens.co.nz

A collector's garden along the Hood Canal in Washington featuring many plantings of rare and special trees and shrubs. The owners welcome visitors. History, garden overview, photo tours, contact information.
http://wasellgardens.com/

Historic garden highlighting lilacs in spring, but open year-round for visits. Annual Lilac Days and Art in the Garden events.
http://lewisriver.com/huldaklagerlilacgardens/

Located on a bluff above Puget Sound, this Seattle (Washington) garden features spectacular views, and unique microclimates. Open for tours by appointment only.
http://www.millergarden.org/

Historic landscape in Rochester (New York), originally gardened by 19th-century horticulturist George Ellwanger, now maintained by the Landmark Society of Western New York. Information about the garden, open-day events, and tours.
http://www.landmarksociety.org/section.html?id=2