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Ornamental Plants
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Aboutflowers.com 
 This floral industry site features articles on a variety of topics related to cut flowers. Features images of common flowers and blooming plants, meanings of flowers, floral design styles, plant and floral arrangement care tips, ideas for using flowers for decoration and entertaining, gift giving tips and trends, creative message suggestions, and related information. From the Society of American Florists. http://www.aboutflowers.com Topics: Gardening, Plants Last updated Dec 21, 2004 Cultural Requirements of Indoor Holiday Gift Plants
This chart provides care requirements for common winter and holiday plants such as amaryllis, Christmas cactus, cyclamen, and poinsettias. Discusses light preference, watering, temperature, feeding, transplanting, maintenance, and related topics. From The New York Botanical Garden. http://www.nybg.org/hgc_online/fact_sheets_detail.php?id_fact_sheet=5 Topics: Christmas, Gardening, Holidays & Observances, Plants Last updated Nov 20, 2009 Curtis Botanical Magazine
Here are over 1,000 illustrations (principal artist, Sansum S. Edwards) from this magazine which was published from 1787-1807. Included are plants from around the world, selected from the first twenty-six of a 164-volume set of books. Search by common name, species, or location. Each plant includes botanic information, a brief description, and location, as well as bibliographic information. From the National Agricultural Library (NAL). http://www.nal.usda.gov/curtis/ Topics: Arts and Humanities, Gardening, Literature & Books, Plants, Printing, Publishing, and Book Arts Last updated Jun 10, 2003 Dogwoods Bloom, and Music Echoes
This companion site to a National Public Radio (NPR) program features music "experts imagined as the voice of the dogwood" tree in bloom. Provides audio of the program and music clips. Also includes background information about the dogwood, an article on disease-resistant dogwoods, photos, and related links. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4600468 Topics: Gardening, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants Last updated Apr 19, 2005 Floridata
"A photographic encyclopedia of landscape plants." To locate a plant, browse the table of contents by scientific name or common name; search by genus, species, or common name; or browse by plant type (annuals, perennials) or plant feature (attracts hummingbirds, drought tolerant). Includes articles and resources on gardening and nature, picture galleries, a gardener's journal, and a discussion board. http://www.floridata.com/ Topics: Gardening, Medical Treatments & Devices, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants, Plants by Name Last updated Mar 27, 2004 Growing Orchids
This fact sheet discusses growing medium, light requirements, humidity, temperature, watering, fertilization, pests and diseases, and other aspects of growing orchids. From the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Cooperative Extension Service. http://pubs.caes.uga.edu/caespubs/horticulture/orchids.html Topics: Gardening, Plants, Plants by Name Last updated Aug 31, 2004 The Hardy Fern Foundation (HFF)
This organization, based in western Washington state, works to "provide a comprehensive collection of the world's hardy ferns for display, testing, evaluation, public education and introduction to the gardening and horticultural community." The website features information about the group's Fern Festival, a spore list (spore exchange only open to members), brief information about growing ferns from spores, and a bibliography. http://www.hardyferns.org/ Topics: Gardening, Plants Last updated Jul 11, 2005 The Heirloom Garden
This article discusses the use of heirloom flowers and plants in home gardens. It provides a general overview of heirloom ornamentals and a list of specific plants for thematic heirloom gardens. Sidebar includes instructions for a child's arbor and a fence. Note: This is a reprint of an article from a 1991 issue of Mother Earth News, so the list of seed sources may be out-of-date. http://www.motherearthnews.com/Organic-Gardening/1991-12-01/The-Heirloom-Garden.aspx Topics: Gardening, Holidays and Observances Individually, Plants Last updated Apr 5, 2007 Home Fruit Production: Grape Training Systems
Illustrated instructions for pruning and training grape vines for ornamental and fruit production purposes. Includes tips for pruning at planting time and in the second, third, and fourth years. Provides drawings and discussion of specific training systems for trellises, walls, and arbors. From the University of Missouri-Columbia Extension. http://extension.missouri.edu/publications/DisplayPub.aspx?P=G6090 Topics: Agriculture, Gardening, Plants, Wine Last updated Oct 6, 2009 Hortsense
Designed for home gardeners, this site features "fact sheets for managing plant problems with IPM or Integrated Pest Management." Topics include common cultural problems, diseases, insects and mites, herbicide damage, lawn and turf, ornamentals, small fruits, tree fruits, vegetables, and weeds. From Washington State University Cooperative Extension. http://pep.wsu.edu/hortsense/ Topics: Agriculture, Gardening, Home & Housing, Plants Last updated Jul 25, 2005 Obsession With Orchids
Companion to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Nature program that "looks at the human fascination with these strangely compelling flowers." Discusses new technologies used by breeders and Susan Orlean's book "The Orchid Thief." Includes images of orchids, a video clip, and related links. http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/obsession-with-orchids/introduction/1939/ Topics: Gardening, Plants, Plants by Name Last updated Sep 17, 2009 Palm & Cycad Societies of Florida (PACSOF)
This site features the Virtual Palm Encyclopedia and the Virtual Cycad Encyclopedia, which provide images and information about these plants. Topics include description and taxonomy, conservation, and pests and diseases. Also includes links to related sites, a glossary of palm and cycad Latin names, and news stories about rare cycads being stolen in California and Florida. Searchable. http://www.plantapalm.com Topics: Gardening, Plants Last updated Dec 13, 2004 The Poinsettia Pages
History, lore, facts and figures, selection, and tips for caring for poinsettia plants. Includes a FAQ, instructions for getting poinsettias to reflower, and related links. From the University of Illinois Extension. http://urbanext.illinois.edu/poinsettia/index.cfm Topics: Christmas, Gardening, Holidays & Observances, Plants, Plants by Name Last updated Sep 14, 2009 Selected Titles on Specialized Gardens: Fragrant Gardens, Sanctuary Gardens and Evening Gardens
This bibliography includes titles about fragrant (scented) plants in general, fragrant herbs, individual plants for fragrance (such as lilacs, scented geraniums, lilies, and lavender), evening gardens, and creating sanctuary gardens. Compiled by Alison Kelly of Science Reference Services, Library of Congress. http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/SciRefGuides/fragrantgardens.html Topics: Gardening, Plants Last updated Apr 16, 2008 |
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