Resources about sustainability, agriculture, and environmental issues.
Archives: Recommended Websites
Arboriculture and Urban Forestry
Peer reviewed research.
New York Botanical Garden
Established in 1891, “the New York Botanical Garden is an iconic living museum, a major educational institution, and a renowned plant research and conservation organization.”
American Bryological and Lichenological Society
The site for an organization devoted to the scientific study of all aspects of the biology of bryophytes (mosses) and lichen-forming fungi.
Creating a Hummingbird Garden (pdf)
Pamphlet by Jodi K. Hoctor, Washington State University Extension. Includes a description of hummingbird species, hummingbird feeders, and recommended plantings. PDF
Brockman Memorial Tree Tour
A tour of trees on the University of Washington campus, including a map, descriptions and pictures.
Gardeners World Magazine
The magazine associated with the BBC tv show Gardeners’ World. Published in the United Kingdom.
Native Plants PNW
An encyclopedia of Pacific Northwest native plants with information on range, habitat, identification, and use by people and animals.
BugGuide.Net
The site includes guide to identifying insects,discussion forums, and a vast collection of images. “We are an online community of naturalists who enjoy learning about and sharing our observations of insects, spiders, and other related creatures.”
Global Plants on JSTOR
(UW Restricted) “… the world’s largest database of digitized plant specimens and a locus for international scientific research and collaboration.”