Virginia Cooperative Extension Gardener Handbook
This open access resource covers many topics that are within this LibGuide. Note- any resource not directly written for/in Michigan are still quite reliable in the basics of plants, soil, etc. The planting dates and temperatures/ zones, pests/wildlife that may be in the area, plants that can grow in our climate, and native plants may not be the same.
Chapters 1-8, 12, 14, 16-17 should all be reliable in our region. When in doubt, research or ask.
South Carolina Smart Gardener Handbook
Downloadable PDF from the South Carolina Smart Gardener Program.
Guide for Flowers, Vegetables, and Garden Design from Cornell University.
Free online courses from the National Gardening Association.
From the Missouri Botanical Garden.
From the Missouri Botanical Garden.
This website from the University of Minnesota Extension outlines the benefits of Rain Gardens and what to consider when designing one. It was last reviewed in 2018.
