Useful Garden Stuff

Gardening Search Engine – all results are from top US Agricultural Universities.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration maps of frost / freeze dates

USDA interactive hardiness zone map

Texas AMU tomato problem solver – awesome resource!

U.K. National Vegetable Society web site

BBC Gardeners World Videos – Great videos on all kinds of gardening subjects.

UK Gardeners Almanac

Average monthly temperature and rainfall by U.S. zip code

Families of  garden plants:

  • Leguminosae: bean, pea, peanut, red clover
  • Solanaceae: tomato, eggplant, pepper, potato, tomatillo
  • Brassiceae: cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, broccoli raab, pak choi, mustard, kohlrabi, Brussels sprout, turnip, radish, rutabaga, collard
  • Cucurbitaceae: cucumber, squash, pumpkin, melon, watermelon, gourd
  • Umbelliferae: carrot, parsley, celery, parsnip, dill, fennel, coriander
  • Liliaceae: asparagus, garlic, onion, leek, shallot, chives
  • Chenopodiaceae: beet, Swiss chard, spinach, lamb’s quarter, amaranth, purslane
  • Asteraceae: chicory, endive, salsify, dandelion, lettuce, sunflower, marigold, Jerusalem and globe artichoke.

7 comments

  1. iraqvet08 says:

    Hi, anybody have a good design for a greenhouse made out of window glass? Also, I’m looking for a good design for an aquaponics set up for a greenhouse incorporating aquatic animals and plants. Thanks greatly.

  2. Shelley says:

    Saw the $50 greenhouse in B&B, saved it and will attempt a much smaller version in about a month. Hope it works out.

  3. ellenf2002 says:

    for hours ive poured over my computer on gardening articles and this is my favorite site.

    i can actually understand what is being said;it’s simple!
    ellenf2002

  4. David LaFerney says:

    Thanks, I’m glad you like it.

  5. I love your site – Lots of good information here.

    thank you very much

  6. mom says:

    Very useful information and easy to understand instructions. Thanks

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