The Northwest Gardeners' Resource Directory: Oregon, Western Washington & Visitor's British Columbia

by Stephanie Feeney; Daniel J. Hinkley

• ISBN13: 9780963985354
• ISBN10: 0963985353
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-04-01
• Publisher: Cedarcroft Press

Summary

What is it that has made the Pacific Northwest a horticultural Mecca? Why are its nurseries, gardens, and shops repeatedly showcased in the national gardening press? One might start by mentioning things like ideal growing conditions and the innovative, entrepreneurial spirit of the Northwest gardening community. The rest of the answers are contained in the 350+ pages of The Northwest Gardeners' Resource Directory!

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. vi
Introduction	p. vii
Organizations that Help Gardeners	p. 1
Call-In Questions	p. 2
Community Gardens	p. 3
Composting	p. 3
Internet Sources	p. 4
Libraries	p. 4
Master Gardener Programs	p. 6
Newspaper Columnists	p. 11
Noxious Weeds	p. 11
Organic Gardening	p. 11
Pesticides/Disposal	p. 12
Plant Problem Diagnosis	p. 13
Soil Testing	p. 13
Television Programs on Gardening	p. 14
Tree Questions	p. 14
Underground Utilities	p. 14
Clubs, Foundations, Societies and Volunteer Opportunities	p. 15
Volunteering	p. 16
Specialist Plant Groups	p. 17
General Interest Groups	p. 37
Botanical/Public Gardens/Arboreta	p. 38
Overseas Societies	p. 41
ESSAY: Botanical Latin by Marty Wingate	p. 42
Educational Opportunities	p. 43
Educational Opportunities/Vocational	p. 44
Study Weekends	p. 45
Classes and Workshops	p. 45
Horticultural Therapy and Accessible Gardening	p. 51
A Brief History	p. 52
Where Horticultural Therapy Is Today	p. 52
Professional Education Requirements and Opportunities	p. 53
Northwest Resource Organizations	p. 54
Horticultural Therapy "At Work" in the Northwest	p. 54
Northwest Public Gardens Addressing Accessibility	p. 55
Nursery Accessibility	p. 56
Barrier Free Gardening	p. 56
Gardening Opportunities for the Gardenless	p. 57
Enabling Tools and Catalogs	p. 57
Websites	p. 58
Literature	p. 59
Gardening with Children and Young People	p. 61
Literature, Games and Kits	p. 62
Resources for Teachers, Parents and Youth Leaders	p. 63
Websites for Educators and Parents	p. 67
Websites for Kids	p. 68
Classes, Clubs, Tours, Events and Programs	p. 69
Garden Touring With Children	p. 71
Nurseries and Kids	p. 72
Plants, Seeds, and Tools	p. 73
Safety	p. 74
Northwest Native Plants	p. 75
Organizations, Foundations, and Societies	p. 76
Naturescaping	p. 76
Educational/Study/Retreat Opportunities	p. 78
Nurseries/Plant and Seed Sources	p. 81
Plant Sales and Events	p. 82
Literature	p. 83
Internet Resources	p. 88
Gardens and Arboretums To Visit	p. 89
Nurseries and Nursery Associations	p. 91
General Notes	p. 92
Nurseries on the Web	p. 93
British Columbia Nurseries	p. 94
Oregon Nurseries	p. 96
Washington Nurseries	p. 118
Farmer's Markets/Plant Sales	p. 169
Specialty Nursery Associations	p. 169
Nurseries Outside the Northwest	p. 170
Sources Listing Mail Order Resources	p. 172
Hardiness Zones	p. 173
Plant Importation From British Columbia	p. 174
Seed Sources	p. 175
U.S. Seed Sources	p. 176
Seed Sources Outside the U.S.	p. 182
Seed Trusts/Exchanges	p. 186
Seed Sourcebooks/Internet Source Lists	p. 187
Literature	p. 188
Websites	p. 190
Plant Sales	p. 191
Oregon	p. 192
Washington	p. 193
Emporiums: Garden Shops for "Tools and Toys"	p. 197
British Columbia	p. 198
Oregon	p. 200
Washington	p. 202
Garden Art	p. 211
Conservatories and Greenhouses	p. 212
ESSAY: Miller Library Multi-Media by Brian Thompson	p. 214
Professional Services and Products for Gardeners	p. 215
Who's Who	p. 216
Garden Products	p. 218
Soil Testing	p. 221
Pathway Materials/Stone	p. 221
Miscellany	p. 222
Mail Order Garden Supplies	p. 224
Literature and Multimedia	p. 225
Magazines/Quarterly Journals	p. 226
Magazine Article Retrieval Systems	p. 231
Books	p. 232
Videos	p. 248
Book Stores	p. 249
Books by Mail/Internet	p. 251
ESSAY: ... About Bookstores	p. 252
Gardening in Cyberspace	p. 253
An Internet Primer	p. 254
Feeney Favorites/Top Ten Homebases	p. 257
Feeney Favorites/Northwest Local Heroes	p. 259
Some Favorite Special Interest Sites	p. 260
Flower and Garden Shows, Exhibits, Festivals and Events	p. 261
Major Northwest Shows	p. 262
Where Else to Look for Current Events	p. 263
Conventions, Fairs, Festivals, and Events	p. 263
Flower/Horticulture Shows	p. 269
Garden Tours/Open Houses/Open Garden Days	p. 271
Competitions	p. 272
Gardens to Visit	p. 273
Start Your Tour Here!	p. 274
Oregon Gardens	p. 275
Washington Gardens	p. 284
British Columbia Gardens	p. 301
Travel Opportunities	p. 307
Tours	p. 308
Out of the Ordinary Travel Alternatives	p. 312
Books and Other Travel Planning Aids	p. 312
Nursery Specialty Cross-Reference Listings	p. 315
Index	p. 323
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