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April 30, 2007
Gardening on the Web
I love this time of year. Seeing the early spring flowers--daffodils, crocuses, narcissi--and hearing the birds in the morning fill me with energy and a desire to roll up my sleeves and get to work in my garden (a small corner of which is pictured above). My hours for gardening, however, are few, so I need to make the most of my available time. Luckily, as with so many topics these days, I can always turn to the internet for expert gardening advice. There are literally hundreds of gardening-related web sites loaded with practical, easy-to-follow information. Here are just a few of my favorites:
- Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens - We are so fortunate to have this great resource right next door in Stamford! The web site provides a long list of educational opportunities for budding (no pun intended!) gardeners.
- Brooklyn Botanic Garden - BBG's site includes a Gardening Section with information on wildflower gardening, garden design, and an online Ask the Expert option for those tough gardening questions.
- Connecticut Cooperative Extension System - A good source for regional gardening information, this site provides a Plant Finder to help you select trees, shrubs, and vines that are suited to our local climate.
- National Arboretum - The Gardening Page is a treasure trove of gardening information, including a gardening Q&A with tips and strategies for handling common pests and making decisions about what to grow where in your garden.
- New York Botanical Garden - Don't have time for a trip to the Bronx? No problem. The NYBG's Home Gardening Online section is a great resouce for us amateurs. Registration is required, but it's free.
Happy Gardening!
Posted by JudyS at April 30, 2007 09:59 AM