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SHPL- INTERNET LINKS
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 | Gardening Launch Pad has
over 4500 gardening links, 95% of them non-commercial, and articles. |
| GardenWeb
offers
links to gardening sites and has one of the largest web forums. Also
has a garden exchange where gardeners can post requests for seeds and
plants, as well as offer "trades". Offers guides to gardens
around the world. |
| About.com for
gardening, edited by Deborah Simpson, has articles and a huge index on gardening. |
| Cyndi’s Catalog of
Catalogs leads to over 1900 mail order gardening catalogs. |
| Websbestgardening: Collection of gardening links,
most commercial, but also some with advice and links to others. Divided
by type of garden or equipment. |
| WebRing: Browse or search the Ring directory for gardening sites. Webring consists of more than 60,000 Rings and 1,000,000 Sites. |
| Gardener’s Network is a gardening community for the family. You are encouraged to ask questions, etc. |
| Garden Portal links to sites that cover all aspects of gardening. Some are commercial but do offer info and advice. |
| GardenHere is an
Internet community for home gardeners and neighborhood garden clubs. |
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Gardening Information Sites
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| You may need to download a player to take advantage of videos on
some gardening sites. Try the Quick
Time Player or the Windows
Media Player. Just follow the directions. |
| MSU Cooperative Extension Service
from Michigan State for local information. Also tells what extension
services are available at what cost. |
| Plants Database provides
information on all types of plants growing in the U.S. Search by common
name, look at more than 16,000 high res pictures, and print plant
guides. |
| Farmer's Almanac,
besides predicting planting weather, you can check out the gardening
tips. |
| Botany.com offers
a plant encyclopedia by common names. Each entry has a thorough
description along with planting information. Covers plants, herbs,
shrubs, and more. |
| Gardenguides offers a
well-organized menu with flower, vegetable and herb guides. Includes
articles and discussion boards. |
| Webgarden, from Ohio
State University, provides a resource for all gardeners. |
| Backyard Gardener is a
"backyard information source" offering information on any type of garden you can
think of from perennial to water gardens. |
| Botanique provides
links to over 2300 botanical gardens, lists gardening events, and
links to organizations, forums, etc. Well organized site. |
| Yardcare.com
is a good basic lawn care site with grass information, a glossary,
pests, and maintenance info. |
| Weed Images,
from Rutgers, shows the weed and how to control it. Features "New
Jersey" weeds but most can be found in Michigan too,
unfortunately! |
| National Pesticide Information
Center is a cooperative effort of Oregon State U and EPA.
Offers "objective, science-based information about a wide variety
of pesticide-related subjects." |
| The Pesticide Action
Network Database is "your one-stop location for current
toxicity and regulatory information for pesticides." |
| Perry's Perennial Pages
offers perennial and related horticultural information and links. From
the University of Vermont. |
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"Specialty" Gardening Sites
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| Terrarium Resource Guide
from the Terrarium Builders Guild has everything you need to
know. |
| Bonsai Web has info
for beginners, pictures, discussion forums, and a useful collection of
links. |
| Howard Garrett’s Basic
Organic Program will teach you the basic principles of organic gardening. |
| The North American Rock Garden Society
encourages the study and cultivation of wildflowers that grow well among rocks. |
| The Butterfly Site is a
source for information on butterfly gardening with links to societies and
FAQs. |
| Square Foot Gardening:
The official site of Mel Bartholomew, originator and author. Lots of
free advice too. |
| MasterComposter
has links to composting sites as well as tips on getting started,
sources for composting supplies, a message board, FAQs, and even
composting courses! |
| Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower
Center exists to educate people about the "the
environmental necessity, economic value, and natural beauty of native
plants." |
| Coleus Finder is devoted to every variety known of coleus. |
| Edible
Landscaping lists “every perennial plant that is worth growing for the sake of its produce.” |
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Gardening: Commercial Sites and Online Catalogs
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| Garden Watchdog:
Come here for consumer reviews of over 2,400 mail-order plant and seed
companies, most with links to the web sites. |
| Do It Yourself Network: Use the gardening link. Find hot projects, a project index, and a guide to the
TV shows. |
| Home & Garden Television
is the online version of the popular TV station. |
| Burpee: Of course, you can go shopping but the site also
offers tips and lots of flower pictures. |
| White Flower Farm
offers more than 500 varieties of flowers, vegetables and herbs online. |
| Homegrown Hydroponics.
You don’t need to be in space to appreciate this form of water gardening. This site from Canada will get you started. |
| Gardeners.com is a
gardeners supply company. Need a pair of splogs? You can get them
here. |
| Waysidegardens: This South Carolina-based garden catalog is in a class by itself. Expect more than 700 flowering perennials and more. Sensibly
organized by sun/shade preference, etc. |
| Plant Delights Nursery
is a mail order nursery specializing in new and rare perennials. Also
offers the Plant Delights Education Center to learn about new plants and
garden techniques. |
| Organic Gardening
is a source for commercial products but does offer information and tips
on the web site. |
| Greenhouse Gardener's
Companion is for people with an interest in home greenhouses.
Offers how-to’s and where to get supplies. |
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Gardening Online Magazines
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Gardening with Children
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For more sites on gardening for children go to the Sterling Heights Library Children’s Links. |
Last Updated:
April 16, 2008
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