Resources and Newsletter

The University of Kentucky Extension for Agriculture provides invaluable support and resources to farmers, gardeners, and rural communities throughout the state. Offering a wide range of services, including research-based information, educational programs, and practical solutions, the Extension helps improve agricultural practices, enhance sustainability, and promote economic development. 

The Missouri Botanical Garden's Plant Finder is an invaluable online resource for gardeners, landscapers, and plant enthusiasts. This comprehensive tool offers detailed information on a wide variety of plants, including descriptions, growing conditions, and care tips. Whether you're looking for specific plant species, seeking inspiration for your garden, or troubleshooting plant care issues, the Plant Finder provides expert guidance to help you make informed decisions. You can discover plants for your landscapes specific style and conditions.

The Monrovia website is a wealth of information including a plant finder, webinars, garden design inspiration and tips, plant care tips, and sustainability. Thier company has almost 100 years of experience and expert knowledge. 

Proven Winners is known for thier time tested varieties and new varieties. Their website includes information on new varieties being released, container gardening, all sorts of inspiration, and information for gardening with wildlife. 

The International Society of Arboriculture is known a leader in tree care, certifying and educating arborists around the globe. Although their website can be technical, it contains the best recomendations for tree care and planting practices. 

I Tree is a science based calculator with many different applications from discovering your trees climate change impact and carbon sequestration as well as the ideal place to plant a tree for the most heating and cooling savings. I Tree has both beginner friendly algorithms for the public as well as algorithms for professionals.