“The Pest Leaf Series (PLS) was initiated in the WSU Puyallup Plant & Insect Diagnostic Laboratory to produce brief “bulletins” on problems frequently received at the laboratory, for which no formal extension bulletins or other readily available information exists. The PLS covers insect problems, diseases, abiotic problems, and other miscellaneous situations on which we are regularly asked to provide information.”
Archives: Recommended Websites
City Farmer News
Links to articles on composting, worms, food gardens, and the political side of city farming. (Vancouver, B.C.)
Virginia Tech Insect ID
Virginia Tech insect id, including organic/biological controls
Glossary of Soil Science Terms
Soil Science Society of America’s internet glossary of terms for the various disciplines of soil science.
Soil Test Interpretation Guide
General guidelines for interpreting soil test results from Oregon State University (12 page pdf document)
USDA – APHIS – Plant Health, Plant Protection and Quarantine, Permits
To research how to import plants go to USDA APHIS web site to read the regulations and restrictions and download permit PPQ form 587, and then call 206-878-6600 for additional guidance from a live person.
Native Seed Network
For serious eco-restorationists, the origin of the native plant seed is critical. The Native Seed Network is a service offered by the non-profit Institute for Applied Ecology and the Bureau of Land Management to help people find sources for plant material from specific eco-regions.
National Suppliers Directory
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center’s database of nurseries that sell native plants.
FindNurseries.com
FindNurseries.com offers a National Directory of Nurseries and related businesses organized by state. The individual listing are very basic, consisting of only the nursery name, address and phone number. Although the search options claim a search can be made of general plant types, in fact this kind of searching doesn’t work well. However, searching for a city or zip code does work.
WSU’s Soils and Soil Testing
From Washington State University. Includes resources on soil testing and soil test interpretation as well as a set of 29 slides that show the major soil types of the Puget Sound area.