Greenacres: Landscaping with Native Plants | Great Lakes | US EPA

Gardening Resources :: National Gardening Association
Information and inspiration on gardening with answers to questions about lawns, landscapes, trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, vegetables, herbs and flowers, organic gardens, compost, urban, soil, design, roses, tomato, how to grow in containers.

USDA Gardening
A searchable web site that provides reliable, research-based information on a wide range of subjects.

Gardening Resources :: National Gardening Association
Information and inspiration on gardening with answers to questions about lawns, landscapes, trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, vegetables, herbs and flowers, organic gardens, compost, urban, soil, design, roses, tomato, how to grow in containers.

Water Conservation Tips, Facts and Resources | Water – Use It Wisely
Water-saving tips and resources that educate consumers. Water – Use It Wisely national water conservation campaign communicates simple ways to save water.

EPA Water Conservation Tips for Outdoors
The EPA has a program called WaterSense that promotes water conservation and has tips for planting advice and irrigation methods to save water outdoors.

 

Non Profit Organizations

AHS – Master Gardeners
Quick links to Master Gardeners programs in each of the 50 states

Phoenix Permaculture Guild
Welcome to the Phoenix Permaculture Guild! Join us as we discover new ways to create a more sustainable Valley of the Sun.

Arizona Nursery Association
A professional trade organization dedicated to the promotion and advancement of the nursery industry for its members and the public they serve in Arizona.

Desert Botanical Garden | Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, AZ
For more than 70 years, the Desert Botanical Garden has been teaching and inspiring visitors from the local community and around the world, providing research, exhibits and more designed to help us understand, protect and preserve the desert’s natural beauty.

American Horticultural Society
The American Horticultural Society is one of the oldest national gardening organizations in the country. Since 1922, we have been a trusted source of high quality gardening and horticultural information. Today, our mission blends education, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship with the art and science of horticulture.

Landscapedia :: Inspiring Garden Design
Inspiring garden design with thousands of plants, trees, shrubs and flowers from garden designers and botanical gardens.

U.S. Green Building Council
Group that certifies buildings under the LEED program – Leadership in Energy Efficient Design

Sustainable Sites Initiative
The LEED certification system is lacking in the areas of site and landscape attributes. This initiative is intended to improve upon and become a part of the US Green Building Council’s LEED program once adopted in the next several years.