Master Gardeners of Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties, Washington

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General Resources

Master Gardener Program. Washington State University. The WSU Master Gardener Program site. Provides information on Master Gardener history, how to become a Master Gardener, and links to Master Gardener programs in the various counties

Master Gardener Foundation Of Washington State. The private, non-profit corporation which provides support for Master Gardener programs throughout Washington State.

Gardening In Western Washington. WSU Extension. A site dedicated to gardening in Western Washington. Includes information on lawns, basic gardening skills, vegetables, weeds, and more.

Hortsense. WSU Extension. Provides home gardener fact sheets for managing plant problems with IPM, along with information on cultural controls and Washington-registered pesticides. An excellent place to start when dealing with garden problems.

Pestsense. WSU Extension. Provides home gardener fact sheets for managing common indoor pest problems with IPM, along with information on cultural controls and Washington-registered pesticides.

Grays Harbor County Extension. The WSU Extension site for Grays Harbor County.

Pacific County Extension. The WSU Extension site for Pacific County.

Great Plant Picks For Your Garden. Greatplantpicks.org. GPP has assembled a list of outstanding garden plants for the Pacific Northwest.

USDA Plants Database. USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. This massive database provides information on thousands of plant species found in the United States. One may search either by common or scientific name, or use one of their topical indices.

Monthly Regional Garden Columns, 1998-2005. WSU Extension Library. A series of witty and informative articles on Western Washington gardening by Holly Kennell and Mary Robson. Be aware that older articles may have out-of-date links or mention chemicals that are no longer recommended.

Plant Disease and Insect Identification Pests Leaflet Series. WSU Puyallup Plant & Insect Diagnostic Laboratory. 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.

Pacific Northwest Extension Publications:


Resources By Subject

Climate & Rainfall

Climate of Washington. Western Regional Climate Center. A text overview of the Washington climate.

Washington Climatological Data Summary. Western Regional Climate Center. Historical temperature and precipitation data on numerous Washington cities and locales.

Annual Precipitation Map. Washington State Department of Ecology. Shows 18 year average Washington rainfall.

Averaged Temperature Maps. Washington State Department of Ecology. Maps showing the average monthly temperature in Washington, with one map for each month.

Washington Average Annual Precipitation Map. Western Regional Climate Center. Based on data from 1961 to 1990.



Composting

WSU Cooperative Extension.

  • Organic Gardening. WSU Extension Bulletin 0648. A detailed guide to organic gardening in Washington State.
  • Backyard Composting. WSU Extension Bulletin EB1784. It explains the basic interactions of "fast" and "slow" composting, defines terms, and breaks raw composting matter into categories by moisture, porosity, and nitrogen content. Troubleshooting tips answer your questions and provide health and safety information. Learn how to build and turn a pile, what NOT to add, and how to use your finished compost.

The Organic Nutrient Management and Water Quality program, Puyallup Research Center, WSU Department of Crops and Soils.

The Compost Connection Home Page. Washington State University's Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources. Links to sites about composting.

Composting. WSU Cooperative Extension. A site with composting information and links.

Articles from the Monthly Regional Garden Column, WSU Extension Library.

"Sustainable Gardening". WSU Cooperative Extension Publication EM8742. This is the text used to train Master Gardeners.

Master Composter Program. WSU Whatcom County Cooperative Extension. Volunteers are trained in composting, recycling, and soil building.

Cornell Composting. Cornell University. Provides access to a variety of composting educational materials and programs.



Container Gardening

Container gardening articles from the Monthly Regional Garden Column, WSU Extension Library.



Fertilizers

Backyard Composting. WSU Extension Bulletin EB1784. It explains the basic interactions of "fast" and "slow" composting, defines terms, and breaks raw composting matter into categories by moisture, porosity, and nitrogen content. Troubleshooting tips answer your questions and provide health and safety information. Learn how to build and turn a pile, what NOT to add, and how to use your finished compost.

Soil Management in Yards and Gardens. WSU Extension Library. Describes garden soils and their management, including organic matter, efficient irrigation, nutrients and fertilizers, soil testing, and soil amendments.

How much fertilizer shall I use? WSU Extension Bulletin 1123. A Gardener's guide for converting tons or pounds per acre into pints, cups, tablespoons, or teaspoons per row or plant.

Cover Crops for Home Gardens in Western Washington and Oregon. WSU Extension Bulletin EB1824. Describes the benefits of cover crops, different types of cover crops and their suitability for different situations, and how to grow and manage cover crops in your garden.

Organic Fertilizers. WSU Extension, Stewardship Gardening. A list of common organic fertilizers.

Managing Garden Soil Fertility. Mona Kaiser, Master Gardener, Grant-Adams Area Extension. An introduction to garden fertility.

VEGETABLE FERTILIZER GUIDE. WSU Spokane County Extension Fact Sheet. List fertilizer recommendations for various vegetable crops.

The Organic Nutrient Management and Water Quality program, Puyallup Research Center, WSU Department of Crops and Soils.

Organic Vegetable Gardening. University of Florida. Discusses home organic vegetable gardening in great detail. Includes information on organic fertilizers and soil amendments.



Garden Problems

Using Integrated Pest Management in the Landscape. An article on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) adapted from a WSU Puyallup publication. An excellent introduction to IPM.

Hortsense. WSU Extension. Provides home gardener fact sheets for managing plant problems with IPM, along with information on cultural controls and Washington-registered pesticides. An excellent place to start when dealing with garden problems.

Pestsense. WSU Extension. Provides home gardener fact sheets for managing common indoor pest problems with IPM, along with information on cultural controls and Washington-registered pesticides.

Urban IPM and Pesticide Safety Education Program. WSU Extension. Provides education with an emphasis on personal safety, environmental protection, and effective integrated pest management.

Plant & Insect Diagnostic Laboratory, WSU Puyallup Research and Extension Center:

Internet Center for Wildlife Damage Management. The Internet Center for Wildlife Damage Management is a non-profit, grant funded site that provides research-based information on how to responsibly handle wildlife damage problems.

Arthropod Pests of Stored Foods. University of Nebraska, Department of Entomology. Images of insect and mite pests.

PNW Insect Management Handbook. Oregon State University. Information on insect pests, including photographs and control suggestions.

Biological Control: A guide to Natural Enemies in North America. Cornell University. This guide provides photographs and descriptions of biological control (or biocontrol) agents of insect, disease and weed pests in North America. It is also a tutorial on the concept and practice of biological control and integrated pest management (IPM).



Gardening Forums

Ask An Expert Forum. WSU Extension. This is a moderated forum where registered users may post their horticultural questions for others to view and comment upon.

GardenWeb. Published by iVillage Inc. a part of NBC Universal.

Yahoo! Gardening Groups. Yahoo! Inc. This is the primary Yahoo! gardening group page.

MSN Home & Garden Groups. Microsoft Corporation. MSN's group pages that cover gardening.

Helpful Gardener Gardening Forum. Scott Reil Garden Design. This bulletin board allows users to post and read messages on numerous garden topics.

UBC Botanical Garden Forums. The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. The UBC Botanical Garden provides these forums for people from around the world to discuss plants and gardening with input from UBC researchers, staff and volunteers and other contributing experts.

United States Master Gardener Organizations. The dmoz Open Directory Project, Netscape Corp. This site lists almost 100 official Master Gardener sites in the United States.



Gardening Tools

Garden Tools of the Trade. University of Vermont Extension.

Gifts of Special Garden Tools. Colorado State University Cooperative Extension. Discusses gardening tools for those with physical impairments.

Adapting Garden Tools to Overcome Physical Challenges. Oregon State University.

Winterizing Garden Tools. University of Illinois Extension.

Recycle “Useless” Items into “New” Garden Tools. University of California Cooperative Extension. A fun article that describes innovative ways that recycled items can be used in your garden.

Fall Cleaning Includes Garden Tools. Iowa State University Extension.

Choosing Garden Tools. University of Nebraska.

Root Out Lawn and Garden Tool Hazards. Underwriters Laboratories. Experts offer tips to prevent accidents with power equipment.

Take Care of Your Gardening Tools. University of Florida.

Virginia Cooperative Extension:



Gardening With Disabilities

Gardening For Life. WSU Extension Publication MISC0545. A guide to garden adaptations for gardeners of all ages and abilities. This guide also has a unique section on creating a "sensory garden", where plants are selected for their color contrast, fragrance, feel, taste, and sound. 96 pages of information.

Making Gardening Easier. Oregon State University Extension. A series of articles which help to make gardening available to all persons:

Wheelchair Gardening. Suggestions for the gardener who uses a wheelchair.

Garden Friendly. Maryland Cooperative Extension. How to help make a garden friendly to those who are physically challenged.



Geography

Washington Geography. Netstate. Basic geographical and climatic information.

Washington Topographic Map. Washington State Department of Ecology. A topographic relief map of Washington State.



Ground Covers

Ferns, Ground Covers & Herbaceous Perennials. WSU Extension Library.

Native Beach Strawberry: a Water-Wise Ground Cover. WSU Extension Library. Discusses the potential of the native beach strawberry, Fragaria chiloensis, as a low-water-use ornamental ground cover.

Does mulch improve plant survival and growth in restoration sites? WSU Extension Library. A study of the benefits of organic mulching.

Low Growing Shrubs, Perennials and Groundcover for Street Side Planting. City of Seattle Arborist. This site has a very nice list of small, compact plants that may be appropriate for urban areas of Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties.

Great Plant Picks For Your Garden. Greatplantpicks.org. This site lists the Great Plant Picks for the Pacific Northwest.

The Plant List. The Saving Water Partnership. A list of ornamental plants appropriate for the temperate Pacific Northwest.



Lawns

Home Lawns. WSU Extension Bulletin EB0482. A detailed guide to home lawns in Washington State.

Plant & Insect Diagnostic Laboratory, WSU Puyallup Research and Extension Center:

Grasscycling - Let Those Clippings Free! Gardening in Western Washington, WSU Extension Library. Describes the benefits of leaving the clippings on the lawn.

Lawn articles from the Monthly Regional Garden Column, WSU Extension Library.

Lawns. Gardening in Western Washington, WSU Extension Library. A collection of articles and links on all type of lawn issues, from grass selection, mowing, watering, pest control, fertilizing, and more.

WSU Turfgrass Science. The home page of the WSU Puyallup Turgrass Science program. Topics include golf courses, athletic fields, lawn care, turfgrass diseases, European Crane fly, turfgrass weeds, turfgrass fertility, turfgrass cultivation evaluations, turfgrass irrigation, mowing practices, turfgrass integrated pest management, and other environmentally related issues.



Native Plants

Native plant articles from the Monthly Regional Garden Column, WSU Extension Library.

"Wildlife-Habitat Relationships in Oregon and Washington". David H. Johnson and Thomas A. O'Neil. Oregon State University Press. 2001. This is a wonderful text which describes in detail the complex relationship between wildlife species and their habitat in Oregon and Washington.

Trees of Washington. WSU Extension Bulletin EB0440. An extensive guide to the native evergreen and broadleaf trees of Washington. Includes an identification key and detailed descriptions of the most common native trees.

Native Plants. Gardening in Western Washington, WSU Extension. Includes a native plant database, guides on selecting species and obtaining plants, and information on aquatic plants.

Washington Native Plant Society. This organization is dedicated to the appreciation and conservation of native plant species. Here you will find native plant lists for Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties.

The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture. The UW Herbarium at the Burke has a searchable online database of Washington plants, along with numerous plant photographs.

USDA Plants Database. Provided by USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, this massive database provides information on thousands of plant species found in the United States. One may search either by common or scientific name, or use one of their topical indices.

Information Sheets. Sound Native Plants. Almost four dozen information sheets on subjects related to native plant landscaping and restoration projects.



Noxious Weeds

Grays Harbor County Noxious Weed Control Board. Provides information on local noxious weed activities, local weed control programs, and links to other sites.

Pacific County Noxious Weed Control Board.

Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board (WSNWCB). Information on weed control laws, noxious weed lists, educational materials, and relevant links.

Weeds Gone Wild. Plant Conservation Alliance, National Park Service. Information on invasive plants in natural areas.

Invasive Species Program. Forest Service, USDA. A portal to Forest Service invasive species information and related management and research activities across the agency and with our many partners.

Invasive Species. Washington Native Plant Society. Discussion of issues related to invasive plant species.

Invasive.org. A joint project of The University of Georgia's Bugwood Network, USDA Forest Service and USDA APHIS PPQ. Information and images of invasive & exotic species.

Voluntary Codes of Conduct For The Gardening Public Regarding Invasive Species. St. Louis Invasive Plant Species Workshop, March 2002.



Organic Gardening

Organic Gardening. WSU Extension Bulletin 0648. A detailed guide to organic gardening in Washington State.

Organic Vegetable Gardening Techniques University of Missouri. While directed more towards the small farmer, this is a helpful guide to organic gardening.

Organic Fertilizers. WSU Extension, Stewardship Gardening. A list of common organic fertilizers.

Organic Vegetable Gardening. University of Florida. Discusses home organic vegetable gardening in great detail. Includes information on organic fertilizers and soil amendments.

Organic Weed Management. Cornell University. Weed control options for the organic gardener.

Biological Control: A guide to Natural Enemies in North America. Cornell University. This guide provides photographs and descriptions of biological control (or biocontrol) agents of insect, disease and weed pests in North America. It is also a tutorial on the concept and practice of biological control and integrated pest management (IPM).



Pesticides

Hortsense. Provides home gardener fact sheets for managing plant problems with IPM, along with information on cultural controls and Washington-registered pesticides. Hortsense also provides access to several WSU Home and Garden Fact Sheets covering pesticide use and safety.

Pestsense. Provides home gardener fact sheets for managing common indoor pest problems with IPM, along with information on cultural controls and Washington-registered pesticides.

Urban IPM The WSU Urban IPM and Pesticide Safety Education Program. Provides education with an emphasis on personal safety, environmental protection, and effective integrated pest management.

Pesticide Information Center On-Line Washington State University's Pesticide Label and Tolerance Databases.

WSU Extension pesticide publications.

"Sustainable Gardening". WSU Cooperative Extension Publication EM8742. This is the text used to train Master Gardeners.

Pesticides and Fertilizers. Washington State Department of Agriculture. Extensive information on pesticides used in Washington State and their regulation.

Washington Poison Center. Wapc.org. Provides statewide, 24 hour telephone information to the public and health care providers regarding poisonings and suspected poisonings. New National toll-free telephone number: 1-800-222-1222. Also has information on poisoning prevention.

National Pesticide Information Center. NPIC is a cooperative effort of Oregon State University and the U.S. EPA. Provides extensive information on pesticides.

EPA Pesticide Program. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Information on pesticides and their uses/dangers.

Pesticide Active Ingredient Information. Cornell University. These pesticide profiles include the Extoxnet Pesticide Information Profiles as well as information taken from other sources, such as the EPA and the Federal Register. Pesticides are organized by type of pesticide and active ingredient.



Plant Hardiness Zones

USDA Plant Plant Hardiness Zone Map. The United States National Arboretum, USDA. A hyperlinked map of the USDA Plant Hardiness Zones for the United States. Includes brief descriptions for each zone, representative plants for each zone, and additional information on the map.

National Arbor Day Foundation Hardiness Zones. arborday.org. A US plant hardiness zone system that reflects recent warming trends.

Sunset Climate Zones. Sunset Publishing Corporation. A guide to the Sunset Climate Zones, an alternative to the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone system.



Plant Names

Naming and Labeling Your Plants. WSU Extension. Suggestions on how to name and label your garden plants.

Scientific Plant Names. Oregon State University. Discusses scientific plant names.

Dictionary of Common Names. The Plant Press. A free dictionary that lists over 30,000 English language pairs for common and botanical plant names.

Plant Names. Kew Royal Botanic Gardens. Discusses scientific plant names and how they are derived.

International Code of Botanical Nomenclature (Saint Louis Code, 1999). International Botanical Congress. The electronic version of the rules that govern scientific naming in botany, including phycology and mycology.

Pronunciation Guide For Plants. Fine Gardening. A pronunciation guide for the Latin names of selected plants. The user is able to listen to the Latin pronunciation as well as to read it.

Plant Pronunciation Guide. Rainy Side Gardeners. A guide to help you pronounce botanical names.



Planting

Horticultural techniques for successful plant establishment. Discusses the steps one should take when planting a new tree or shrub, including plant inspection at the nursery, care prior to planting, hole preparation, and plant installation.

Planting Landscape Plants WSU Extension Bulletin EB1505. Included are photographs and drawings of potential planting problems, and techniques for their solution.

How to Transplant Trees and Shrubs Successfully. Mary Robson, WSU Area Extension Agent, discusses how to successfully transplant trees ans shrubs.



Pruning

WSU Extension Library.

Pruning articles from the Monthly Regional Garden Column, WSU Extension Library.

US Forest Service, USDA.

International Society Of Arboriculture. A nonprofit organization supporting tree care research around the world and dedicated to the care and preservation of shade and ornamental trees.



Shrubs

Great Plant Picks For Your Garden. Greatplantpicks.org. This site lists the Great Plant Picks for the Pacific Northwest.

The Plant List. The Saving Water Partnership. A list of plants appropriate for the temperate Pacific Northwest.

Native Shrubs. WSU Extension. A list of native shrubs, with links to information sheets on each species.

Shrub articles from the Monthly Regional Garden Column, WSU Extension Library.

Fertilizing Landscape Trees and Shrubs. WSU Extension Bulletin EB1034.

The Trouble With Juniper. WSU Extension. A discussion of the many problems faced by junipers in Western Washington.

Low Growing Shrubs, Perennials and Groundcover for Street Side Planting. City of Seattle Arborist. This site has a very nice list of small, compact plants that may be appropriate for urban areas of Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties.



Small Fruits

Washington State University Extension Bulletins.

Hortsense. WSU Extension. Look under the Small Fruits section for pest control information.

WSU-Mount Vernon Horticulture.

  • Small Fruit Horticulture Program. The Small Fruit Horticulture Program focuses on research and extension activities to support growing and processing blueberries, raspberries, and other small fruit in Washington State.
  • Fruit Horticulture Program. The Fruit Horticulture program at WSU-Mount Vernon Northwestern Washington Research & Extension Center includes a wide range of projects, covering grapes, tree fruit, unusual fruit such as as figs, kiwi, sea buckthorn and aronia, and ornamental tree fruit, including crabapples, ornamental cherry, plum, pear and apricot. Research promoting the commercial development of wine grape culture and hard (fermented) cider are major current projects.

Small fruit articles from the Monthly Regional Garden Column, WSU Extension Library.

Northwest Berry and Grape Information Network. Oregon State University. The premier source of production and market information for berries in the Pacific Northwest. Detailed information on the cultivation of grapes, blueberries, cranberries, strawberries, kiwi fruit, huckleberries, currants, and goosberries.

Cornell Fruit Resources Cornell University. Includes a wealth of information on fruit trees, grapes, and berries.

"Sustainable Gardening". WSU Cooperative Extension Publication EM8742. This is the text used to train Master Gardeners.



Soils

WSU Cooperative Extension.

  • Cover Crops for Home Gardens in Western Washington and Oregon. WSU Extension Bulletin EB1824. Describes the benefits of cover crops, different types of cover crops and their suitability for different situations, and how to grow and manage cover crops in your garden.
  • Organic Gardening. WSU Extension Bulletin 0648. A detailed guide to organic gardening in Washington State.
  • Soil Management for Small Farms. WSU Extension Bulletin EB1895. Subjects include: soil and water; what affects the porosity of soil and its effects on irrigation; site and landscape factors; western Washington soils; soil organisms; nutrient management, fertilizers, and manures; adding organic matter; soil pH and liming.
  • Backyard Composting. WSU Extension Bulletin EB1784. It explains the basic interactions of "fast" and "slow" composting, defines terms, and breaks raw composting matter into categories by moisture, porosity, and nitrogen content. Troubleshooting tips answer your questions and provide health and safety information. Learn how to build and turn a pile, what NOT to add, and how to use your finished compost.

The Organic Nutrient Management and Water Quality program, Puyallup Research Center, WSU Department of Crops and Soils.

The Compost Connection Home Page. Washington State University's Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources. Links to sites about composting.

Composting. WSU Cooperative Extension. A site with composting information and links.

Soil-related articles from the Monthly Regional Garden Column, WSU Extension Library.

"Sustainable Gardening". WSU Cooperative Extension Publication EM8742. This is the text used to train Master Gardeners.

Oregon State University Extension.

  • Acidifying Soil. Oregon State University Extension Service EC1560-E. Acidifying soil for blueberries and ornamental plants in the yard and garden West of the Cascade mountain range in Oregon and Washington.
  • Soil Test Interpretation Guide. Oregon State University Extension Service EC1478. A brief introduction to soil testing and general guidelines for interpreting soil test results.
  • Improving Garden Soils with Organic Matter. Oregon State University Extension Service EC1561. Discusses the importance of soil organic matter levels and provides suggestions for suitable soil amendments.

United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service.

Soil Survey of Grays Harbor County Area, Pacific County, and Wahkiakum County, Washington. United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service. A large and detailed soil survey done in 1986, also including geographic, geologic and climatic information for this area. Other Washington county NRCS soil surveys may be found here.

Washington State Soils Website. United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Spokane Office. Clickable soil map for Washington, providing general information on soil units.



Sustainable Gardening

Stewardship Gardening. WSU Cooperative Extension. A site which describes Stewardship Gardening in detail.

WSU Center for Sustaining Agriculture & Natural Resources. Develops and fosters agriculture and natural resource management that is economically viable, environmentally sound, and socially acceptable.

"Sustainable Gardening". WSU Cooperative Extension Publication EM8742. This is the text used to train Master Gardeners.

Introduction to Sustainable Gardening Practices. Wasatch Community Gardens. Lists the "Five Components of Sustainable Gardening Practices".

The Compost Connection Home Page. Washington State University's Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources. Links to sites about composting.

Cover Crops for Home Gardens in Western Washington and Oregon. WSU Extension Bulletin EB1824. Describes the benefits of cover crops, different types of cover crops and their suitability for different situations, and how to grow and manage cover crops in your garden.

Lake-Friendly Gardening. Lake Whatcom Management Program and WSU. Discusses how to protect our water resources while gardening.

Using Integrated Pest Management in the Landscape. An article on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) adapted from a WSU Puyallup publication. An excellent introduction to IPM.



Trees

Urban and Community Forestry: Improving Our Quality Of Life. Southern Center for Urban Forestry Research & Information, USDA Forest Service. Discusses the important functions that trees provide in protecting and enhancing our health and property.

Trees of Washington. WSU Extension Bulletin EB0440. An extensive guide to the native evergreen and broadleaf trees of Washington. Includes an identification key and detailed descriptions of the most common native trees.

Human Dimensions of Urban Forestry and Urban Greening. Center for Urban Horticulture, University of Washington. Discusses the benefits of urban forestry.

Twenty-Nine Reasons For Planting Trees. TreeLink. Compiled by Glenn Roloff, USDA Forest Service. List of reasons why we should plant and protect trees.

Tree Zone. TreeLink. A list of tree species expected to grow in particular USDA Hardiness Zones. On this list, the trees for Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties, Washington, are in the "Western US" column of Zone 8.

Native Trees. WSU Extension Library. A list of native trees in Western Washington.

Construction Damage to Trees. WSU Extension Bulletin EB1157. The adverse impact on trees of construction grade changes, soil compaction, mechanical injury, and thinning.

Trees Recommended For Seattle. City of Seattle Arborist. While Seattle is not an exact match for our climate, this site has a very nice list of small, medium, and large trees that may be appropriate for urban areas of Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties.

Great Plant Picks For Your Garden. Greatplantpicks.org. This site lists the Great Plant Picks for the Pacific Northwest.

The Plant List. The Saving Water Partnership. A list of ornamental plants appropriate for the temperate Pacific Northwest.



Vegetables

Home Gardening. WSU Extension Bulletin EB 0422. A general guide to home vegetable gardening, including information on crop selection, tools, soils, and pests.

Fall and Winter Vegetable Gardening. A list of fall and winter vegetables that do well in Western Washington.

When to Harvest Home Grown Vegetables. A guide for when to harvest the various vegetables in your garden.

Vegetable Gardening Frequently Asked Questions. Mary Robson, WSU Area Extension Agent, answers questions about vegetable gardening.

Vegetable gardening articles from the Monthly Regional Garden Column, WSU Extension Library.

Vegetable Pathology Program. WSU Mount Vernon. Focuses on the biology and management of fungal and nematode diseases of fresh and processing vegetables in western Washington.



Water Features

Pond articles from the Monthly Regional Garden Column. WSU Extension Library.

Pest Management for Prevention and Control of Mosquitoes with Special Attention to West Nile Virus. WSU-Puyallup PLS-121. Discusses mosquito life cycle, dangers, and control.

Water Gardens. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County, Cornell University. Provides links to water garden sites. Includes several web videos on how to install a landscape pond.

Backyard Pond. National Resources Conservation Service, USDA. Discusses all phases of water garden design and installation.

Ponds, water features and water gardening. Wisconsin's Water Library, University of Wisconsin. A list of recommended books on water gardening and ponds.

Pond Safety Factsheet. RoSPA. A UK Royal charity dedicated to accident prevention. Discusses the dangers that garden ponds present and offers advice on safety. (Look for the message from the Queen.)

Safety in the garden. BBC. Information on garden safety, including a discussion of the dangers of water gardens.



Weeds

Hortsense. WSU Extension. Provides home gardener fact sheets for managing plant problems with IPM, along with information on cultural controls and Washington-registered pesticides. An excellent place to start when dealing with garden problems.

Weeds. WSU Extension Library. A series of weed-related links.

Lawn Weed Control For Washington State Homeowners. WSU Extension Bulletin EB0607. A 12 page document that discusses lawn weed control.

Weed-related articles from the Monthly Regional Garden Column, WSU Extension Library.

Grays Harbor County Noxious Weed Control Board. Provides information on local noxious weed activities, local weed control programs, and links to other sites.

Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board (WSNWCB). Information on weed control laws, noxious weed lists, educational materials, and relevant links.

PNW Weed Management Handbook. Oregon State University. A quick and ready reference of weed control practices used in various cropping systems or site/situations. Includes a weed photo ID section to aid in identification.



Youth Gardening

The Junior Master Gardener National Webpage. Texas Cooperative Extension, Texas A&M University. Information on the Junior Master Gardener Program for both kids and adults.

National Kids Gardening Page. The National Gardening Association (NGA). NGA is a nonprofit leader in plant-based education designed to foster an appreciation for the benefits of gardening. This site contains information on children's gardening, classroom projects, grants, and garden-related links.

Gardening for Kids. Gardeninglaunchpad.com. An extensive list of links related to youth gardening.

Growing in the Garden. Iowa State University Extension. Gardening lesson plans for K-3 students.

Gardening Ideas for Children with Special Needs. Oregon State University Extension. EM 8502. Tips for gardening with children who have physical, mental, social and emotional problems.

Agriculture in the Classroom. USDA. Educational resources and activities/information for kids.

Gardening for Kids. D. Goetsch. Information about kid friendly plants, bulbs, and gardening basics.

Gardening With Kids. Gardening-with-kids.com. Contains advice and general information on gardening with kids.

How to create a backyard wildlife habitat. Topics include feeding and attracting birds, butterflies, and other animals, and gardening with native plants.

Aggie Horticulture Just For Kids. Kid-friendly tips about plants and gardens, nutrition of garden products, composting, sociohorticulture (humans interacting with plants/gardens), and the outdoors in general.

Gardening Information for Teachers and Students. Howtodothings.com. Expert articles on gardening projects for the classroom.

Grays Harbor County Extension 4-H. WSU Extension, Grays Harbor County. Information on the 4-H program in Grays Harbor County, Washington

Pacific County Extension 4-H. WSU Extension, Pacific County. Information on the 4-H program in Pacific County, Washington

4-H Youth Development Program. WSU Extension. The main WSU 4-H website.

4-H Plant Sciences . WSU Extension, 4-H Publications and Projects. Plant Science publications and project materials.