HELPFUL LINKS
There are lots of sites on the web that can help gardeners answer questions, solve problems or just mosey around among plants. We're listing a bunch here and expect to add to the list periodically!
(UConn Home and Garden Center website)
(CT Federated Garden Clubs website)
(website of CT Horticultural Society)
(website of American Horticultural Society)
(website of Arbor Day Foundation - helpful area for selecting appropriate trees)
(UConn site addressing invasive plants)
(CT Master Gardener Assoc. site)
(UConn site addressing integrated pest management)
(Connecticut College Arboretum)
(CT Flower Show site)
(Connecticut Rose Society)
(Garden web)
(Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station)
Threatened and special concern plants of CT
(Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center CT recommended plants
New England Wildflower Society
Center for Sustainable living
website of Connecticut Gardener magazine
NY Botanical Garden site
O'Brien's nursery
Recycling basics: www2.epa.gov/recycle/recycling-basics
Home Energy:
Reduce waste and save money at home:
website of National Garden Clubs
Simple Ways to Protect Our Earth: Kids’ Edition
Energy Conservation for Kids
Energy Savers Guide: Tips on Saving Money and Energy at Home
Kids Guide to Home Energy Saving
Protecting & Restoring Forests
A Guide to Becoming A Tree Hugger
Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Guide to Composting at Home
Electricity & Its Impacts
Going Green: Eco-Friendly Property Upgrades
Green Schools Leadership Center
Home Energy Efficiency:
How smoking can adversely impact the environment and your plants:
Getting kids involved in the garden:
Environmentally safe cleaning
https://ukbusinessenergy.co.uk/building-green-home-guide/
https://www.yourgreenpal.com/beginner-lawn-care-book
https://www.consumersadvocate.org/essential-oils
https://www.bestreviewslist.com/a-beginners-guide-to-gardening/
https://www.basementguides.com/basement-and-home-energy/
https://online.maryville.edu/blog/importance-of-environmental-awareness-when-running-a-business/
https://www.atlasvanlines.com/moving-blog/3-tips-for-moving-sustainablyhttps://store.intellaliftparts.com/blog/forklift-resource-center/resource-how-to-articles/battery-disposal-and-the-environment/
https://happydiyhome.com/how-to-propagate-rosemary/
https://www.onespan.com/blog/reducing-paper-consumption-and-saving-planet-one-e-signature-time
https://www.saveonenergy.com/learning-center/post/tips-for-getting-your-kids-to-save-energy/
https://www.hawaiianshirtsonline.co.uk/tropical-plant-database/