Links
Links to Arboretums
Washington
Park
Arboretum: Enjoy a virtual tour of this
Arboretum located
near the University of Washington and
check out their educational programs and plant list.
United
States National
Arboretum: This Arboretum located in
Washington DC has
research
activities, an azalea photo gallery and an award-winning day lilies
photo gallery.
Links to Gardens
Bellevue
Botanical
Garden: Learn about their Living Lab and
upcoming
events. Print out a map before you go to visit.Kubota Garden: Enjoy snapshots of the unique Kubota Garden which blends Japanese garden concepts with Northwest native plants.
Rhododendron Species Foundation: For information on rhododendrons, check out this site. Also, included are garden events such as concerts and their catalog,
Links to Other Organizations
Alliance of South County Environmental Stewards (ACES): The mission of the Alliance of South County Environmental Stewards is to share our educational resources to nurture a greater awareness and encourage protection, conservation, and restoration of our natural environment, now and in the future.
American Public Gardens Association (APGA): This site includes a calendar of events and information on members' gardens as well as valuable information on understanding the replaceable value of plants.
Big Dipper Farm; They have an extensive offering of plants that thrive in the Pacific Northwest including many from the Great Plant Picks award list.
Covington Water District: They're proponents of Water-Wise gardening and offer a 7-step plan to help you conserve water in your landscape. The district has a Water Wise Demonstration Garden that the public is welcome to visit any time for a self-guided tour. Information about guided tours is available on the web site.
Great Plant Picks: This site gives specifics such as the outstanding qualities, culture, growing habits, and hardiness for plants chosen for the Great Plant Picks list.
King County Earth Legacy: Check here for the latest "earth" news, for earth legacy programs, and for smart growth, wetland and forest initiatives.
King County Parks & Recreation: Regional trails and King County parks are listed here along with an events calendar and volunteer opportunities.
Lake Wilderness Preservation Association: Local citizens formed this organization to improve and promote the safety, health and environment of Lake Wilderness and its watershed.
Plant Amnesty: Local Plant Amnesty's goal to "end the senseless torture and mutilation of trees and shrubs" has gained considerable local and national press as the organization strives to educate both the commercial and public sectors on responsible, appropriate pruning and landscape management practices, establishing a standard of quality care for the urban landscape.
Rainier Audubon Society: Interested in bird watching? This site lists field trips and has a great photo section.
Specialty Nursery Guide: Go to this easy-to-navigate site to track down that "special" plant that you're looking for.
Urban Forest Ecosystem Institute: This site addresses the increasing need for improving urban forests and includes a SelecTree database of 1,483 trees with many photos.
Washington Native Plant Society (WNPS): They're dedicated to the appreciation, conservation and study of native plants. Their site has great photos of native plants.
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