Links

***Updated on June 29, 2011***

University Resources (free)

1. Cornell University Gardening Resources
2. U.C. Davis Vegetable Research & Information Center
3. U.C. Davis Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
4. U.C. Davis – Chilling Hours Tables for California Counties
5. Watch Your Garden Grow – University of Illinois gardening basics
6. U.C. Botanical Garden at Berkeley – I’m a member thanks to a Groupon deal.

Seed Vendors I Have Patronized

1. Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
2. Dan’s Dahlias – mail order dahlias – fantastic selection
3. Grow Italian (Franchi Sementi) - Grow Italian is the U.S. distribution partner
4. Irish Eyes Garden Seeds
5. Kitazawa Seed Company
6. Renee’s Garden
7. Seed Savers Exchange
8. Seeds of Change

Nurseries & Garden Supply Vendors I Patronize

1. Peaceful Valley Farms – great mail order nursery!
   
2. Berkeley Horticultural Nursery – the best nursery in Berkeley
3. East Bay Nursery – a convenient nursery
4. Magic Gardens – a nursery with interesting classes
5. Yabusaki’s Dwight Way Nursery – another convenient nursery

Helpful Gardening Forums

1. Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds Forum – 15,000+ members sharing info
2. Seed Savers Exchange Forum – 3,000+ members sharing info

SF East Bay Classes on Homesteading (food self sufficiency)

1. Institute of Urban Homesteading – Oakland, CA

NGO and Government Related Gardening Resources

1. Ecology Center in Berkeley
2. Bay Friendly Gardening
3. Alameda County Master Gardeners

Media / News Outlets with Gardening Articles

1. NYT – Gardens & Gardening
2. Organic Gardening Magazine