Gardening

	Accessible from home with a Downers Grove Public Library card
	In-library use only
	Booklist

Agriculture Collection
Journal articles as well as texts of books on agriculture, farming, and horticulture.

Chicago Botanic Garden – Illinois’ Best Plants
Find plants that meet your needs and grow well in Illinois.

Click On: Gardening and Landscaping
Advice from experts and information on gardening in the Midwest.

Farmers Markets
Illinois Department of Agriculture's list of farmers markets.

Gardening, Landscape and Horticulture Collection
Articles from over 80 journals and 20 reference sources on gardening, landscaping, and other areas of horticulture.

Gardening Launch Pad
This mega site links to thou-sands of gardening pages. Scroll down to browse the subject list.

Horticulture and Garden Resources
Sites suggested by the University of Illinois Extension Service.

Local Harvest
Search by zip code for farmers’ markets as well as for farm stands, grocery co-ops, and community supported agriculture.

The Morton Arboretum
Visit their “plant clinic” for information and advice.

National Gardening Association
Useful gardening information from the National Gardening Association including help on regional gardening, caring for plants, as well as handling weeds and pests.

University of Illinois Extension Services Horticulture and Environment
Help for your questions on yard and garden.

The Versatile Gardener
Recent books on theme gardens as well as planting for shade, limited space, and other special conditions.

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Illinois Clicks!
Sites recommended by Illinois librarians.

ipl2
Internet Public Library and the Librarians’ Internet Index have merged to create a collection of high quality Internet resources, selected by ipl2 staff for their usefulness in providing accurate, factual information on a particular topic or topics.

Webrary
Morton Grove Public Library's links organized by subject.