The Great Plant Picks program is a new plant awards program designed to help the home gardener identify foolproof plants for their Pacific Northwest garden.The program is targeted at gardeners in the maritime Pacific Northwest. This includes gardens north of Eugene, Oregon; southern British Columbia; and west of the Cascade Mountains.
Archives: Recommended Websites
Gardening with Ciscoe
The gregarious radio personality and former longtime Manager for Grounds and Landscaping at Seattle University developed a fun web page that highlights gardening in Seattle. Ciscoe’s sense of humor is evident in the page of recipes devoted to the maligned brussel sprout. Serious topics are also included such as lawn care information for the Northwest and features on interesting plants and destructive bugs.
Daniel J. Hinkley, Plantsman
Internationally renowned plant explorer and writer, Dan Hinkley’s speaking calendar is available as well as a growing collection of essays.
North Coast Chapter of California Native Plant Society
Covers only the northern-most part of California
Alaska Native Plant Society
Idaho Native Plant Society
Native Plant Society of British Columbia
Native Plant Society of Oregon
E-Flora BC
An “electronic atlas of the plants of British Columbia” that provides detailed biogeographical, ecological and taxonomic information on vascular and non-vascular plants of the province. Includes a photo gallery and distribution maps.
Invasive and Exotic Species of North America – Images
A photo database of invasive plants, plant diseases and harmful insects, plus biological control agents providing “an accessible and easily used archive of high quality images…with an emphasis on educational applications.” Images are available to download for non-profit and educational purposes.