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General Resources
 Websites presented in alphabetical order BBC Gardening 
 Collection of material about gardens and gardening from a British perspective. Includes a history of British gardening (covering Victorian gardens, the importance of war time gardens, and more), gardening basics, plant finder database (by common or Latin name) with photos and descriptions, interactive pest and disease identifier, suggestions for climate-friendly gardening, material for gardening with children and growing crops, virtual garden planner, photos from flower shows, blog, and more. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/ Topics: Gardening Last updated Mar 2, 2009 The Garden Gate
This is an annotated directory of selected gardening sites and contains useful original material. "Quick Search" provides "access to the most popular search engines." http://garden-gate.prairienet.org/ Topics: Gardening Last updated May 4, 2005 The Garden Helper
Advice on starting a garden and growing, maintaining, and cultivating flowers, trees, fruits, vegetables, grasses, and shrubs. Plants for Specific Needs is about the care and culture of various types of plants and growing environments. Site offers solutions to problems from drainage and moving plants to repelling pests such as slugs and snails and weeds. Other useful articles include composting, fertilizing, garden tools, gardening with children, and planting a new lawn. Searchable. http://www.thegardenhelper.com/ Topics: Crops, Gardening, Plants by Name Last updated May 4, 2005 GardenGuides.com
This site provides basic fact sheets on different types of flowers, vegetables, and herbs; gardening tips and techniques; articles; discussion forums; and links to related resources. Searchable. http://www.gardenguides.com Topics: Gardening Last updated Jun 13, 2005 The Gardening Launch Pad
About 5000 gardening-related links are organized into over 100 interest categories, including specific plant species, gardening with children, horticulture libraries and societies, tools, organic gardening, weeds, weather, and Xeriscape. The site, which is geared to the home gardener, originates from Austin, Texas, but is international in scope. From a longtime gardener and Master Composter. http://GardeningLaunchPad.com/ Topics: Gardening Last updated May 4, 2005 Gardening Q&A
While the focus of this site is gardening in Illinois, much of the advice is useful anywhere. Find concise solutions to common gardening problems with flowers, fruits, houseplants, lawns and groundcover, pests and diseases, soils and fertilizers, trees and shrubs, and vegetables. Also has short features on planting to attract birds and butterflies, holiday plants, compost and mulch, whether certain plants are edible, mixtures and recipes, and winterizing gardens. From University of Illinois Extension. http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/state/hort31.html Topics: Agriculture, Gardening Last updated Nov 10, 2009 GardenWeb: The Internet's Garden Community
Contains gardening advice and FAQs, a database of "plant images and data as well as links to information sources," a glossary of botanical terms, discussion forums, mailorder sources, a nationwide calendar of gardening events, a list of plant societies and clubs, and more. Searchable. http://www.gardenweb.com/ Topics: Gardening Last updated May 4, 2005 The Helpful Gardener
An abundance of gardening tips are presented in this collection of articles on topics such as bonsai, native plants, roses, perennials, and other gardening subjects. Includes a message board. From a garden designer who specializes in Japanese and native gardens. http://www.helpfulgardener.com/ Topics: Gardening Last updated Mar 29, 2005 Home Gardening
This site provides "ecologically sound, science-based practices" for gardening and lawn care. Features illustrated growing guides for specific flowers and vegetables, a tutorial on designing flower gardens, lawn care tips and techniques, and fact sheets on gardening techniques, avoiding pests and diseases, and lawns. From Cornell University. http://www.gardening.cornell.edu/homegardening/ Topics: Gardening Last updated May 22, 2007 The Mediterranean Garden Society
This group is "an international forum devoted to furthering knowledge and appreciation of plants and gardens suited to the Mediterranean climate regions of the world" such as Greece, Italy, southern France, and California. Site features selected illustrated articles from its journal, features about some Mediterranean gardens, details about a member's seed exchange, list of local branches, and related material. http://www.mediterraneangardensociety.org Topics: Gardening Last updated Apr 3, 2008 National Garden Month
"April is National Garden Month, a time to celebrate making our lives greener." The site features materials to help commemorate this event in your community. Includes instructions for activities (such as growing herbs in pots and making plant-based dyes), a calendar of garden-related events, and articles on topics such as community gardens, eating well, and security of our food supply. From the National Gardening Association (NGA). http://www.nationalgardenmonth.org/ Topics: Gardening Last updated May 26, 2008 National Gardening Association
The National Gardening Association (NGA) in devoted to "plant-based education." The site contains articles, how-to projects, information on pests, a gardening dictionary, a buyer’s guide, an events calendar, and resources for children and teachers. Also features a "Q&A Library" of "thousands of gardening questions and answers." http://www.garden.org/ Topics: Gardening Last updated Oct 15, 2005 Physiotherapy Facts: Gardening
This information sheet provides tips for avoiding injuries while gardening. Discusses posture, assistance and comfort tools (such as wheelbarrows and knee pads), avoiding stress and strain (including pacing yourself), and related ideas. Includes a few warm-up stretches. Opens directly into a PDF file. From the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. http://www.physiotherapy.ca/PublicUploads/222460SMARTGardening.pdf Topics: Gardening, Outdoor Recreation, Public Health & Safety Last updated Aug 24, 2006 Science Reference Guides: Horticulture and Gardening
Collection of guides to print and online sources on topics such as children's gardens, container gardening, fragrant gardens, gardening in the shade, green roofs, landscape renovation, school gardening, cherry blossoms, and winter gardening. Also features guides to general gardening reference materials. From the Library of Congress Science Reference Services. http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/SciRefGuides/gardenpages.html Topics: Gardening Last updated Jul 17, 2006 Sunset: Garden
Collection of gardening articles with a focus on the Western states. Topics include garden style, color, outdoor living, small space gardening, vegetable gardening, and step-by-step gardening and landscaping projects. Also includes a map showing the Sunset Garden climate zones. From Sunset magazine. http://www.sunset.com/garden/ Topics: Gardening Last updated Mar 27, 2009 You Grow Girl
This site "promotes exploration, excitement and a d.i.y. approach to growing plants without the restrictions of traditional ideas about gardening." Features discussion forums (for seed and plant exchange, vegetable and herb gardening, cacti and succulents, and other topics), gardeners' journals, instructional articles, project ideas, commentary, garden tips, and art. Searchable. http://www.yougrowgirl.com/ Topics: Gardening Last updated May 4, 2005 |
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