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.
Elisabeth C. Miller Library:
The Elisabeth C. Miller Library is located in the Center for Urban Horticulture, near the University of Washington campus in Seattle. The library is open to the public and houses over 15,000 books and 500 magazine titles. The library website is full of useful resources, including a Gardening Answers Knowledgebase featuring hundreds of questions (and answers!) received through the Plant Answer Line.
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.
Seattle Tree Fruit Society:
STFS brings together amateur growers - beginners to experts - from the Greater Seattle area who share an interest in growing fruit and nut trees, berries, kiwis, grapes, and other fruit. They offer information on adapted varieties, up-to-the-minute growing techniques, and share their experiences growing fruit. They are a chapter of the Western Cascade Fruit Society.
Specialty Nursery Guide:
Go to this easy-to-navigate site to track down that
"special" plant that you're looking for.
SHADOW:
"SHADOW" stands for "Save Habitat and Diversity of Wetlands." This organization was formed to
preserve the unique peat bog and habitat surrounding the west and southwest sides of Shadow Lake.
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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