Gardening Links
- The Royal Botanical Gardens: https://www.rbg.ca/horticulture
- This is a truly amazing resource and tourist destination that we enjoy in the Golden Horseshoe Region. There is SO MUCH to enjoy at the RBG. But, for horticulturists like us at D&H, it’s the horticultural pursuits that are most enthralling. And RBG is world-class in this regard as well.
- Ontario Native Plants : https://onplants.ca/?fbclid=IwAR3s8k5VOwv6THE_N94B2o6y0R62UrZaRxp2hlPHlYcCwPYj2zzHdbWe8vM
- For those of us espousing the Doug Talamy wisdom of growing native plants, this Ontario-based grower is an important place to know of.
- Milkwood Journal: https://milkweedjournal.com/where-to-find-native-plants-in-ontario/
- This site offers a listing of native plant providers and native plant sales in Ontario.
- Master Gardeners of Ontario Inc. (MGOI): https://www.mgoi.ca/resources/resources.html
- For the truly dedicated gardener, MGOI offers a pathway to certification as a Master Gardener in Ontario. The website’s “Resources) page is chock full of good info.
- Halton Region Master Gardeners: https://haltonmastergardeners.wordpress.com/
- Halton Region Master Gardeners have adopted a strong focus on organic practices and native plants. Their postings provide excellent information and many vital sources for the practiced as well as the new gardner.
- Missouri Botanical Gardens Plant Finder: https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/plantfinder/plantfindersearch.aspx
- Definitely a “Go-To” data base for identifying plants and learning about their care needs.
- Garden Making: https://gardenmaking.com/
- Beckie Fox, former editor of the now defunct Canadian Gardening Magazine is on-line! There is a lot to explore on this site, with a free newsletter subscription option and listings of gardening events by province.