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. Features plants native to Western Washington and native plant gardening tips.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Real Gardens Grow Natives – Comprehensive site featuring info on how and why to grow native NW plants (including in containers), growing tips and references for specific plants.
  • 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.