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Links and References
Basics
Soil
  Soil Preparation for Successful Gardening
  The Gardener's Network - Your Soil and You
  Hometime - Garden Soil Conditioning
   
Water
  Metropolitan Water District
  Watering, Weeds, Pests, & Diseases
   
Fertilizers
   
Plants
Annuals/Perennials
  Poinsettias - Paul Ecke Poinsettias
   
Fruits,Vegetables and Nuts
  University of California - Vegetable Research and Information Center
  University of California - Fruit and Nut Research & Information Center
  California Rare Fruit Growers - Orange County Chapter
   
Grasses/Turf
  University of California - Turfgrass Species
   
Native Plants
  California Gardens
  Catalina Island Conservancy
   
Orchids
  The American Orchid Society
 
Roses
  American Rose Society
  All-American Rose Selections
All-America Rose Selections is an association of growers dedicated to the introduction and promotion of exceptional roses. Each year a committee selects the best new rose introductions.
  RoseCare.com
  University of California - Roses: Cultural Practices and Weed Control
   
Trees & Shrubs
  TreesAreGood.com
  National Christmas Tree Association- Types, Selection and Care
   
Weeds, Invasives, Poisonous
Pest Notes - Pest Management and Identification
  University of California Pest Notes
   
Fungus/Diseases
  University of California - Diseases of Turfgrasses
 
Weeds
  University of California, Statewide IPM Project
"Weeds and Unwanted Plants"
 
Invasive Plants
  USDA Plants database - Invasive plants and noxious weeds by state
   
Poisonous Plants
   
Pesticides, Herbicides
   
Insects and Animal Pests
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
  University of California, Statewide IPM Project, Home Page
   
Animals
  California Ground Squirrel (IPM Pest Notes #7438)
  Rabbits (IPM Pest Notes #7447)
  Voles (Meadow Mice) (IPM Pest Notes #7439)
   
Insects
  University of California, Statewide IPM Project "Pests of Home and Landscape"
   
General Gardening and Care
Pruning
  How to Prune Hybrid Tea Roses
   
Starting Seeds/Saving Seeds
  Seeds of Change
  International Seed Saving Institute
 
Composting
  City of Irvine - Composting and Vermiculture in 5 easy steps
  Composting 101 - Step-by-step instructions
  Composting.com - Purchase any type of composting equipment
  CIWMB (California Integrated Waste Management Board) - Home Composting
  Earth 911 Website
  SmartGardening.com hosted by the L.A. Dept. of Public Works
  Zero Waste California
  California Integrated Waste Management Board Website
   
Types of Gardens
Gardening with Kids
  Texas A&M - Aggie Horticulture, Just for Kids
  USDA Agriculture in the Classroom - Kid's Zone - activities and coloring pages about agriculture for children
   
Water Gardening
  Water Gardening Magazine Online
 
Low-water Gardens (Xeriscaping)
   
Kitchen Gardens
 
Other Specialty Gardens
   
Organic Gardening
  Organic Gardening Magazine Site
  Seeds of Changes - Organic Seeds
  USDA National Organic Program
   
Gardening Companies and Products
Seed Companies
  Renee Shepard Seeds
  Seeds of Changes - Organic Seeds
   
Local Growers and Gardening Centers
  Tree of Life Nursery - specializing in California Native Plants (San Juan Capistrano)
 
   
Other Internet Resources
Garden Blogs
  Sunset Magazine Blog - latest garden finds, ideas, & what to do now
  Rachel Surls Los Angeles Agriculture Blog
  Cornell Universitey: Garden-based Learning - This site offers ideas for programs, activities and projects in which the garden is the foundation for integrated learning and discovery across disciplines. The free on-line resources will lead the way to active, engaging real-world experiences that are relevant to children, adults and communities.
   
General Horticulture Resources on the web
  Other California County Extension Offices and Centers
  Glasshouse Works - specializing in rare and exotic plants
  Ohio State University - Fact sheet database
  SelecTree
  UC Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources
  UC Integrated Pest Management
  UC Vegetable Information and Research Center
  USDA Plants Database
  Colorado State Cooperative Extension Fact Sheets - extensive list of PDF files for viewing
 
Gardening Societies and Organizations
  American Horticultural Society
  American Bonsai Society
  American Iris Society
  American Rose Society
  American Association of Botanical Gardens and Arboreta
  California Rare Fruit Growers
  Herb Society of America
  International Bulb Society
  National Chrysanthemum Society
  Southern California Clematis Society
   
Local Public Gardens and Clubs
  Sherman Gardens and Library
  Huntington Botanical Gardens
   
Government Agencies
  The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
  La Agencia de Protección Ambiental de los Estados Unidos (EPA en español)
   
Lots and Lots of Links
  UC Vegetable Research Center - List of Links (extensive!)
   
Gardening News and E-zines
  National Gardening Magazine Online
  Organic Gardening Magazine Online
  Garden Gate Magazine Online
  Yahoo! News - Farming and Agriculture
   
Cooking and Nutrition
  CyberKitchen - Cooking information, recipes and links to sites about herbs, seasonings and how to grow/use them.
  KitchenLink - Many kinds of cooking information and links to sites for food/nutrition-related subjects
   
Other Sites of Interest
   
 
 
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