For those of you who take your Seattle gardening seriously, and who aren't growing something that can get you put behind bars, the USDA has information and tips that can make your garden grow even better.
The United States National Arboretum, part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), provides the public with resources related to home gardening, nurseries, horticulture, composting, and landscaping. Their gardening web page identifies the most commonly asked questions and provides the latest answers. You will also find background information about plants and their requirements, as well as strategies for finding plants and helpful hints for managing pests and diseases that you might find in your garden.
For more information, tips and current events, please visit the National Arboretum's Gardening Page.
You may also wish to view the National Arboretum's list of links to organizations and societies for additional gardening information.
For more information on gardening, please visit the following links:
For information on the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) GreenScapes program, which provides cost-efficient and environmentally friendly solutions for landscaping, please visit http://www.epa.gov/greenscapes/. The GreenScapes program was designed to encourage companies, government agencies and homeowners to preserve natural resources and prevent waste and pollution. The site includes a seasonal tips calendar on landscape maintenance, links to state and EPA regional information, and more.
You may also wish to contact a local Cooperative Extension System (CES) office. The CES may be able to provide assistance with your gardening problems and/or concerns. Each U.S. state and territory has an office at its land-grant university and a network of local or regional offices.
Finally, information on identifying an unknown plant is also available.