Garden Inspiration

Here are links to gardens, plant guides, and planting ideas to inspire you to create an environment where pollinators can thrive.
  • Better Homes and Gardens – 15 top native plants of the Pacific Northwest.
  • How to Create a Monarch Way Station – Steps for planting and maintaining a habitat for the endangered Monarch butterfly population.
  • King County Native Plant Guide – an informative and interactive site that lets you create your own plant list, and research plants of different colors, growing habits, and water and exposure requirements.
  • Kruckeberg Botanic Garden – Pacific Northwest public garden in a wooded setting with native and exotic plants. Get inspired with a visit to the garden and nursery.
  • Native Plants of Western Washington – a compact guide to native plants and how to use them.
  • Northwest Native Plant Guide – Features plants native to Western Washington and native plant gardening tips.
  • Oregon State University Extension Service – Gardening with Oregon Native Plants.
  • Pierce Conservation District – Information and resources on how to plant hedgerows and why you should.
  • Pollinator-Pathway.org – This is one of our favorite sites – so much information and here is where you can put your garden on the map.
  • Seattle Audubon Society – Plants for Birds Program. Find out how to bring birds to your home by planting native plants.
  • Tilth Alliance – This organization promotes organic and sustainable practices in farms, gardens and kitchens.
  • Washington Native Plant Society – A great educational site that promotes the conservation and appreciation of Washington’s native plants.
  • The Wild Garden – An online treasure trove of facts, photos and folk wisdom about Northwest native plants. Soon to become a book!
  • Wild Ones – organization that promotes native landscapes through education, advocacy, and collaborative action. Wild Ones connects people with the native plants that thrive in their community.
  • Woodinville Water District – Waterwise demonstration garden plant list.
  • Xerces Society – Pollinator conservation resources for the Pacific Northwest region – lots of links to plant lists, vendors and helpful hints.