Garden Inspiration

Here are links to gardens, plant guides, ideas for promoting pollinator health, 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 Nursery List
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.
Snohomish County Native Plant Nursery List
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.