Internet Resources - Plants

Recommended Websites

• U.S. Fish and Wildlife's Endangered Species
  Gives status of endangered and threatened species in the United States. There is a good kids section. Shows photos.
  Browse related subjects: Government, Plants
• Dave's Garden
  Comprehensive site that includes advice, forums, plant and insect databases, seed and plant exchange.
  Browse related subjects: Gardening, Pests, Plants, Seeds
• Science.gov
  Incredible listing of good science sites.
  Browse related subjects: Agriculture, Government, Marine Science, Plants
• Seed Savers Exchange
  Nonprofit organization that saves and shares the heirloom seeds of our garden heritage. A network of people committed to collecting, conserving and sharing heirloom seeds and plants. Sells certified organic heirloom seeds and plants by mail.
  Browse related subjects: Gardening, Plants, Seeds

Local Links

• Water Smart Gardening in Santa Cruz County
  This free online gardening tool was created by the Water Conservation Coalition of Santa Cruz County especially for our diverse local climate. It allows you to view beautiful local gardens for design ideas, use interactive tools to design your garden, evaluate hundreds of plant species and make a plant list, learn how to reduce landscape water use, and prevent and solve pest problems with less-toxic methods.
  Browse related subjects: California, Do-It-Yourself, Environment, Gardening, Horticulture, Pests, Plants, Santa Cruz County, Seeds