Resource Guide
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Please note that although the links below are grouped for conveniece, most sites do not fit clearly into any one category. For example, many plant sources also include good plant information or techniques and general information sites may touch on almost all the other categories. Please explore these suggested sites at your leisure. The links on this page are for informational purposes. The inclusion or exclusion of a link does not indicate any support or preference for the information contained in the site or for the owner of the site. If you have a suggestion for a gardening-related site you have found useful or come across a dead link, please let me know.
Educational Program Documentation
Garden Clubs and Plant Societies
Plant societies and garden clubs provide a tremendous way to learn more about your favorite plants while making new friends. Please let us know if you encounter dead links or if we're missing something.
The list below is a partial listing of such groups in this area along with national and international groups. Many of these organizations link to the directory of local chapters. Listings are grouped by similar interest, although the organizations listed may not necessarily be affiliated. Click the 
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Online Resources
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The internet is ripe with both websites and newsgroups related to gardening. A partial listing of interesting sites follows. If you have any links you'd like me to consider adding or suggestions, please let me know.
Searches:
- New Orleans
MetaSearch:
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These sites search multiple search engines
IXQuick / MetaCrawler / Chubba / Dogpile / Mamma
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Yahoo
/ Google
/ Hot Bot
/ Northern Light
/ AltaVista
/ Excite
/ Go
/ Looksmart
/ Lycos
/ Webcrawler
See Mail Order below for plant sources
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Newsgroups provide a way for gardeners to communicate. The following are a selection of garden-related newsgroups.
Keep in mind that the distribution of the following newsgroups is world-wide, so information may not always be completely accurate for our climate. If your ISP does not provide a newsfeed, these groups can be accessed through Google.
rec.gardens
rec.gardens.roses
rec.gardens.edible
rec.ponds
rec.arts.bonsai
rec.gardens.orchids
rec.gardens.ecosystems
alt.landscape.architecture
austin.gardens
triangle.gardens
uk.rec.gardening
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Discussion lists consist of comments on a topic delivered via e-mail to participants. To find lists, check the following resources.
Liszt
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Mississippi Extension
Louisiana Gardeners
Louisiana Gardens and Getaways
Southern Living
Texas Extension
Dr. William Welch's The Southern Garden
Florida Agriculural Sciences
Florida Extension
Alabama Extension
General Gardening/Horticulture Links: Gardening in Mass-Media:
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Home and Garden Television
Do-It-Yourself Network
WWL-TV home of Dan Gill's weekly garden segment Thursday mornings just before 7:00 am (streaming available, archived for 6 days)
WWL 870am home of gardening tips from Dan Gill. Dan also hosts a radio show on WWWL 1350am- live on Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Audubon Zoo
Louisiana Nature Center Jean Lafitte National Park (Barataria)
Hilltop Arboretum (Baton Rouge)
Jungle Gardens (Avery Island)
Zemurray Gardens (Loranger: (504)878-2284) Crosby Arboretum (Picayune, MS)
Botanique Garden Listings
Louisiana Travel listings
American Association of Botanical Gardens and Arboreta
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Bonsai Northshore
Charvets
Double M Feed, Pet, and Garden
Perinos GroWise
Home Depot
Home and Garden Showplace
Lowes
Mail Order Directories Mail Order Sources Weather and Climate
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