LINKS TO THE BEST GARDENING INFORMATION
Newsletters and websites of Master Gardener Programs throughout the country
Calflora database
information about the 8375 currently recognized vascular plants in CaliforniaCalflora's Species page http://www.calflora.org/species/index.html (click)
"The Calflora Database contains information on 7500+ ferns, conifers and flowering plants known to be native or naturalized in the wild in California. Our species database also contains 700+ records for species-level plants (so called "parent" records) where two or more subspecies occur in California, bringing the total number of taxon records to more than 8000. Parent level records include characteristics from all "child" subspecies.
Our basic search form allows you to search by family name, common name, scientific name, county, elevation range, growth form, native status, rarity status, plant community, and more."Calflora's What Grows Here page http://www.calflora.org/app/wgh?page=entry (click)
"What Grows Here is a new Calflora project which emphasizes what plants have been observed growing near a particular place. Through this interface, users can pick a place in Calfornia by any of several different approaches (eg. by town, zip code, watershed, park etc.). Results are displayed in a list (with or without photos), and as points on a relief map."Gardenweb Master Gardener forums
Mastercomposter.com
Everthing you want to know about compostingSanta Cruz County home composting program
The Garden Watch Dog
Up-to-date resource of mail-order gardening companies designed to inform and protect gardeners.Pest Notes for Home and Garden
UC statewide IPM projectRenee's Gardens seasonal seed planting list
Dave's Garden PlantFiles
HortiPlex database
Wikipedia
PlantFacts
The Garden Helper (vegetable planting times)
The Veggie Lady free organic gardening advice
USDA search for plant facts
Our 'what's bloomin' database of locally observed bloom timesWestern Horticultural Society
Founded in 1963, the is made up of horticulturists, botanists, landscape designers and architects, nursery people, students and avid gardeners. The monthly programs are designed to appeal to the dedicated plant lover.
