Love plants? So do we.
Candide is the best tool for plant lovers and gardeners alike, whether you're a beginner or an expert. Identify, buy and care for plants all with Candide’s help.
Shop with Candide to get growing. Shop for the home and garden, or browse plant-related gifts, gardening tools and accessories, from the UK’s best independent sellers and growers. Buy tickets and memberships to visit inspiring public gardens near you.
Identify plants and flowers in seconds from a single photo. Learn everything you need to care for your plants with the help of our extensive plant knowledge. Enjoy our range of seasonal articles, and guides – they’re filled with tips to help your garden grow.
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Sit back after a day in the garden with our weekend reads written by experts and members of the community.
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#PolliNationSA | Bee biogeography
Like other animals and plants, bees have several specific distribution patterns.
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Community
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Places and tours
Find gardens and nurseries near you and discover hidden secrets with our selection of audio tours.
Find local gardens and businessesExplore gardens with exclusive audio tours on the app.
Knowledge and Advice
Visit our visual database of plant records, to learn what might be suitable for your home and garden.
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Who is Candide for?
In a word, everyone. The horticulturist, head gardeners, budding young green fingers, amateur gardeners, allotment fans, the urbanista, pot to plate enthusiasts, house plant aficionados, we could go on!
Built by gardeners for gardeners, Candide is transforming the way we interact with our gardens because gardening is the root of all happiness.
Karin
I love Candide because on it I can share my gardening joys and woes, get answers, give answers, be inspired and learn. It’s so rewarding to share with others who have the same passion!
Catherine
The photography is beautiful with lots of child friendly information. What I really like, though, is not only is there info on common plant related problems, but you can ask for help and advice on your own plants and the community will reply.
Emily
I’ve grown up in a gardening family, and the Candide app is giving me the chance to explore the joys of plants in a different way, connecting with other outdoor lovers across the world!
