Links
BULBS
American Daffodil Society (ADS)
Founded to promote wider interest in daffodils; to encourage
scientific research and education on daffodil culture, breeding, diseases,
pests, exhibiting, testing, etc. Publishes The Daffodil Journal, a 64-page
quarterly covering all aspects of daffodil culture, breeding,
and exhibition.
American Hemerocallis Society
"In these pages you'll find a wealth of information as well as places to
go to find even more knowledge about the daylily and the organization that
supports it. Our society is dedicated to education about daylilies and
how to use them in the landscape. If you're looking to learn more about
daylilies, you've come to the right place."
International
Bulb Society (IBS)
"This site is designed to inform the public about the IBS, to disseminate
useful information about geophytic plants (commonly known as "bulbs")
and to provide ways to exchange information." Many, many pictures
of flowers to help identify bulb varieties.
 
CALIFORNIA NATIVES
Las Pilitas Nursery
San Diego county: 8331 Nelson Way, Escondido, CA 92026 • (760) 749-5930
San Luis Obispo area: 3232 Las Pilitas Rd., Santa Margarita, CA 93453 • (805)
438-5992
This website - over 5000 pages - informs and entertains using 35 years of knowledge
about of native plants and native gardens. Way too much info to try to summarize
here. A must-see.
CATALOGS - GARDEN
SUPPLIES, SEEDS AND SEEDLINGS
Burpee
W. Atlee Burpee & Company, Warminister,
PA 18974
(800) 888-1447
The Largest Company!
Cyndi's Catalog of Garden Catalogs
Comprehensive organized list of links to catalogs dealing with Aquatic
through Wildflowers. Many of the others on this list are here.
Gardeners Supply Company
128 Intervale Road, Burlington , VT. 05401
(800) 427-3363
Garden Supplies
Gardens Alive
5100 Schenley Place, Lawrenceberg, IN 47025
(513) 354-1482
"Enviornmentallyy Responsible Products that Work"
Organic Garden Supply
Garden Shop Online
12317 Gravelly Lake Drive SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 224-2300
Garden supplies, tools and equipment, accessories,
books and videos
Gurney's Seed
P.O. Box 4178, Greendale, Indiana 47025
(513) 345-1491
Henry
Fields Seed and Nursery
Order Processing Center, P.O. 379, Aurora , IN 47001-0397
(513) 354-1494
Johnny's Seeds
955 Benton Ave., Winslow Main 04901
(207) 861-3901
Mail order
seed producer and merchant. Serving both home gardeners and commercial growers.
Kitazawa Seed Company
PO Box 13220, Oakland CA, 94661
(510) 595-1188
Specializing in Asian vegetable seeds.
Park Seed Company
1 Parkton Ave., Greenwood, SC 29647
800-213-0076
Vegetable seeds, perennial seeds, flower seeds, & seed starters for
the American garden since 1868 Pinetree Garden Seeds
P.O. Box 300, New Gloucester, ME 04260
(207) 926-3400
Varieties from around the world. Seeds, garden products, books.
Seeds of Change
P.O. Box 15700, Santa Fe, NM 87592
(888) 762-7333
Large selection of open-pollinated, organically grown, heirloom
and traditional vegetable, flower and herb seeds. All USDA certified
organic.
The Cook's Garden
PO Box 535, Londonderry VT, 05148
(800) 457-9703
Varieties for the gourmet cook. Included: certified organic varieties.
Thompson and Morgan
PO Box 1308, Jackson, NJ 08527
(800) 274-7333
Varieties from UK, U.S., and worldwide.
COMMUNITY INFO
The Acorn
Local news for Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Oak Park, and Westlake Village Oak Park Library
899 North Kanan Road, Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 889-2239 Oak Park Update
The most complete website dedicated to Oak Park, Ventura County, California.
Rancho Simi Recreation and Parks Disrict
News, events, classes and more offered by RSRPD
COMPANION PLANTING
Golden Harvest Organics
Actually an online retail store, this company has included a basic plant
guide, with some tips, to help you work in harmony with nature. Not only
tells you what to plant with what, but also how each plant benefits
the garden. Great information.
Ecological Agriculture Projects, McGill University
An excellent explanation of the principles of companion planting and
helpful planting location tables.
Organic Gardening: Companion Planting
Information on several tried and true combinations, and their mutual
benefits. Examples: roses and chives; cabbage and dill; cauliflower
and dwarf zinnias.
DISEASES
Brooklyn Botanical Garden
A wealth of information on plant diseases, non-toxic treatment, and many
other topics.
California Oak Mortality Task Force
Information on Sudden Oak Death, which also affects leaves and twigs
of other garden plants.
Penn State College of Agricltural Sciences Dept. of Plant
Pathology
Vegetable Disease Identification. Colored pictures and descriptions of the
most common vegetable diseases. Vegetable Gardening Guru
A vegetable gardening guide for the organic grower. Plant disease
identification and treatments. Other subjects include
options for insect treatment, seed starting, etc.
University of Missouri Extension
Article: Disease Prevention in Home Vegetable Gardens. Includes a
table of vegetables with resistance or tolerance to important diseases
and nematode pests.
GARDENS
Descanso
Gardens
1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 949-4200
A secluded, lush, dense garden. Over 100,000 plants including
one of the largest displays of camellias in the world! Attractions include: a
lake that hosts migratory birds, a Japanese garden with pools and waterfalls
and the International Rosarium featuring thousands of rose settings. Plant Conservatory.
Walking and tram tours, horticultural classes and lectures.
The
Huntington Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford Road,, San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 405-2100
Nearly 120 acres with sweeping lawns and vistas interspersed with statuary, tempiettos,
and benches. Approximately 15,000 kinds of plants from all over the world make
up the botanical collections, many landscaped into a series of theme gardens.
Los
Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Gardens
301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-3222
A 127-acre botanical garden and historical site. Many classes, programs, seminars,
lectures, and other educational resources for all ages. Many horticulture-related
shows & expositions. Tram tours, classes... so much here - the website is
a must-visit.
Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Gardens
1500 N. College Ave., Claremont, CA 91711-3157
(909) 625-8767, (909) 626-7670
Self guided brochures of three distinct areas of the
86 acre garden: Indian Hill Mesa, the East Alluvial Gardens, and
the Plant Communities. Annual Fall sale of native California and
Mediterranean plants. Informative website; beautiful bee photos.
Nationally recognized herberarium.
South Coast Botanic Garden
26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA
(310) 544-6815
Eighty-seven acre garden with over 150,000 beautifully landscaped
plants and trees. Popular gardens
are the Water-wise Garden, Herb Garden, English Rose Garden, and Garden
of the Senses. Small lake and stream bed attract various birds. Walking
and shuttle tours and picnic areas. Horticultural lectures, classes
and plant shows.
Virginia Robinson Gardens
1008 Elden Way, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is designated
as a State Historic Point of Interest. By reservation only.
The Wrigley Memorial & Botanical Gardens
mailing address: Catalina Island Conservancy, P.O. Box 2739, Avalon,
CA 90704
(310) 510-2595
Located 1 1/2 miles up Avalon Canyon Road.
Special
emphasis on California island endemic plants. (Plants, which grow
naturally on one or more of the California islands, but nowhere else
in the world.) Many are extremely rare, and some
are on the Endangered Species list.
Fullerton Arboretum
1900 Associated Road, Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 773-3579
Walk the gardens. Classes, Tomato Tasting and Sizzlin' Salsa Contest,
Salvia Spectacular Plant Sale, etc. Visit the website's calendar
for dates.
Sherman Library & Gardens
2647 East Pacific Coast Highway, Corona del Mar, CA 92625
Gardens (949) 673-2261 • Library
(949) 673-1880 • Gift Shop (949) 673-0920
A 2.2 acre horticultural retreat; a museum
of living plants, immaculate gardens, wide brick walkways, seasonal flowers
and fountains. The Library is a specialized research center devoted
to the study of the Pacific Southwest.
UCI Arboretum
University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA 92697
(949) 842-5833
Site under re-construction as of 8/2007
The Living Desert Wildlife and Botanical Park
47-900 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 346-5694
The Living Desert has set aside 1,000 acres of natural desert habitat.
There is zoo and endangered species conservation center, botanical gardens,
natural history museum, wilderness park, nature preserve, and education
center.
UCR Botanical Gardens
University of California, Riverside, CA
(909) 787-4650
Covers 40 hilly acres. Over four miles of scenic trails. The variable
terrain and Riverside's subtropical climate create numerous microclimates
which allow for the notable diversity of plantings. This wealth of vegetation
creates a hospitable sanctuary for wildlife, where nearly 200 bird species
have been officially observed.
Quail
Botanical Gardens
230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas, CA
(760) 436-3036
Over 35 acres of exhibits, including rare bamboo groves, desert gardens, a tropical
rainforest, California native plants, Mediterranean climate landscapes, the Undersea
Succulent Garden, Landscaping for Fire Safety and a subtropical fruit garden;
also the West Coast's first interactive children's garden, the Seeds of Wonder.
San
Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park
Location and contact information at website
Many gardens and garden collections live at these two locations. Events and
free tours are offered, including a butterfly garden and xeriscape garden.
The
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
1212 Mission Canyon Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 682-4726
Conservation, collections, education and research. Daily guided and self-guided
tours, garden shop. Retail nursery featuring California natives.
Conejo
Valley Botanic Garden
350 W. Gainsborough Rd., Thousand Oaks
(805) 497-3266
Gardens of the World
2001 Thousand Oaks Bouleard, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(905) 557-1135
GENERAL REFERENCES
Garden
Flowers of Southern California
Photographs of cultivated plants commonly found in gardens and landscaping
in southern California. links to similar sites for wildflowers and flowers of
the Canadian Rockies. Indexes of scientific, common, and family names. Extensive
information.
Brings together an enormous body of information on what the world's
butterfly and moth (Lepidoptera) caterpillars eat. Probably the best
and most comprehensive compilation of hostplant data available. Geared toward biologists.
Cal-IPC works with land managers, researchers, concerned citizens,
and policy makers to protect the state from invasive plants.
The epithets are largely taken from alpine plants and found in
the seed lists of the North American Rock Garden Society's seed
list, alpine plant nursery catalogs and alpine references. If you
want to know the meaning/origin of an alpine plant botanical name,
this is the place for you.
This page lists some of the more common backyard plants poisonous
to animals and humans. Contains links to other sources.
Limited list with scientific and common names, important characteristics, comments
and toxic principles and effects, and treatments. Some photos included.
Extensive list of genus/species and common names of plants known
to be toxic to small animals. Includes a brief description of the known common
names, the toxin or toxins produced by the plant, and part or parts of the
species that are known to be toxic. Describes clinical signs caused
by the plant and known treatment recommendations.
HERBS
Henriette's Herbal
Pretty much everything you could want to know regarding herbs. Culinary
and medicinal Herb FAQs. If the info you are looking for is not there,
there's most likely a link to it.
Las Pilitas Nursery/California Native Herbs
San Diego county: 8331 Nelson Way, Escondido, CA 92026 • (760) 749-5930
San Luis Obispo area: 3232 Las Pilitas Rd., Santa Margarita, CA 93453 • (805)
438-5992
This website - over 5000 pages - informs and entertains using 35 years of knowledge
about of native plants and native gardens. Click on the logo at the top of this
herb page to view their home page.
Penn State College
of Agricultural Sciences Directory of Herbs
Information meant for cultivation of
the crops and for culinary use only. Photos and detailed information.
NEWSGROUPS AND
FORUMS
Dave's Garden
Close to 300,000 members. An amazing resource. Over 200 forums
on just about every type of gardening pursuit and plant issue - a gold
mine for knowledge.
Plant identification database with over 36,000 species and
140,000-plus images. Bug identification database
with over 4,500 insects listed and over 3,000 insect images. Paid subscription
is necessary to access many of the forums, the seed and plant trading
tools, and some advanced features of PlantFiles.
GardenWeb Forums
The GardenWeb Forums comprise the largest community of gardeners on
the Internet. The forums are divided into several lists to make it
easy to find a particular subject. Annoying video commercials.
rec.gardens.ecosystems
a Usenet newsgroup for the discussion of gardening topics
from an ecological perspective.
PERENNIAL GARDEN
REFERENCES
American Rose Society
P. O. Box 30,000, Shreveport, LA 91130-0030
(319) 938-5405
If you want to know more about choosing roses, growing roses, pruning
roses, the American Rose Society and how to become a member or how
to find out about an upcoming rose show, this is the place.
BackyardGardener.com
Perennial List
Excellent information on and links to photos of 50+ perennials.
Articles, how-to's. Some annoying pop-up ads on rollovers.
Gardening with Perennials
Useful information fro the University of Illinois about planting, perennials
for specific uses, dividing and more.
The Helpful Gardener/Perennials
Feature articles on the care of, designing, and planting
perennial gardens. Perennials.com
3-way search of perennial encyclopedia; plus tips, free newsletter, top
ten list, "Ask an Expert," and much more. Subrosa
The Hungington Library and Botanical Gardens newsletter of the Rose
and
Perennial Gardens. Current issue and complete archive available
online. [This page takes a long time to load.]
PESTS AND PEST
MANAGEMENT
EXTOXNET
Objective, science-based information about pesticides, written for
the non-expert. InfoBase provides a variety of information about
pesticides. A cooperative effort of University of California-Davis,
Oregon State University, Michigan State University, Cornell University,
and the University of Idaho. UC IPM Online
Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program.
University of California's official guidelines for pest monitoring techniques,
pesticides, and nonpesticide alternatives for managing pests, including
information from Pest Notes and The UC Guide to Solving Garden and
Landscape Probems. Very informative.
TREES
Center
for Urban Forest Research: Pacific Southwest Research Station
Research and information on how communities can have an increased understanding,
and appreciation of the benefits of the urban forest.
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