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.
Kremp.com/Guide to Native Plants and Gardening – A step-by-step guide to planning, planting and caring for a native plant garden. Includes lots of links to other native plant sites.
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.
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!
Xerces Society – Pollinator conservation resources for the Pacific Northwest region – lots of links to plant lists, vendors and helpful hints.
Woodinville Water District – Waterwise demonstration garden plant list.