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Tip Sheet #1: Gardening Websites

General Gardening Information

WSU Gardening Publications website has peer-reviewed fact sheets on gardening topics for Eastern and Western Washington

Jefferson County Extension Master Gardener Programs webiste has information on local programs, ‘Ask a Master Gardener’ clinics, demonstration gardens, and classes

Gardening in Washington State contains links to WSU Extension publications and information on home gardening topics

Oregon State University Extension Gardening Resources contains gardening articles and month-by-month gardening calendars: 

Elizabeth Miller Gardening Library at University of Washington: University of Washington’s Miller Library contains their Gardening Answers Knowledgebase, lists of regional plant sales and garden tours, directory of horticultural websites, extensive resource lists, and sources for plants:

Great Plant Picks database for Pacific Northwest: Fact sheets and photos of ~1000 plants that perform well in the Pacific Northwest. Plant lists and advanced search options. Sponsored by Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden 

Beneficial Insects, Pests, Diseases, Weeds and Pesticides

WSU Horticultural Disease and Pest Information  &  WSU Residential Disease and Pest Information websites have advice on plant pest and disease problems. Includes information on weeds and Washington-registered pesticides   

East Jefferson Beekeepers

Pacific Northwest Handbook for Plant disease, Insect and Weed Management has specific plant disease, insect and weed management handbooks online for both home gardens and commercial farms. Sponsored by WSU, Oregon State University and University of Idaho .

WSU Plant Clinics pest leaflet series website contains short bulletins on the most common problems reported to Master Gardener clinics 

Jefferson Co Noxious Weed List contains current Jefferson County weed lists and designation for eradication 

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Pesticide Resources

National Pesticide Information Center provides objective, science-based information about pesticides and pesticide-related topics to enable people to make informed decisions 

EXtension Toxicology Network’s information on pesticide use and toxicity is a cooperative effort of UC Davis, OSU, Michigan State U., Cornell U., and U. of Idaho to provide information on toxicity of pesticides and pesticide use.

Grow smart Grow safe pesticide and garden products is a guide to choosing safer pesticides and garden products 

Washington State Poison Center Information is the statewide provider of assistance regarding exposure to poisonous, hazardous, or toxic substances, including plants. You can also call them at 1-800-222-1222