Good Books
Introductory Horticulture by Call Number: Q. 635 Sh87i 2011ISBN: 1435480392Publication Date: 2010-04-07
The New American Landscape by Call Number: 635.048 N4201ISBN: 1604691867Publication Date: 2011-04-20
Stern's Introductory Plant Biology by Call Number: Q. 580 B474s2011ISBN: 0073040525Publication Date: 2010-01-19
Finding Major Journals
For methods and resources to use in identifying journals in your field for publication or other purposes, see the Identifying Journals segment of this Introduction to Impact Factor guide.
Subject Guide
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Online Resources
Below you'll find lists of resources on the web for Horticulture and related subjects. Government agency resources appear first, followed by associations and university resources, and other valuable online sources.
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University of Illinois Extension
Visit the University of Illinois Extension, Horticulture Department for a wealth of resources, tips and research on horticulture and plant science. You'll also find podcasts and news items, as well as information on school and community programs in the area.
Also, check out the Extension News Releases!
Horticulture and Gardening
- American Public Gardens AssociationDedicated to promoting people's appreciation and understanding of the irreplaceable value of plants.
- National Gardening AssociationLots of resources including several searchable libraries and a gardener's dictionary.
- Garden History LinksLinks organized by country and topic.
- Flowers, Plants, and Gardening: For Kids!Comprehensive bibliography of various resources on gardening and horticulture, all tailored for kids. Also includes links for articles on botany, youth gardening, and hydroponics.
- Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries (CBHL)CBHL is an international organization of individuals, organizations, and institutions concerned with the development, maintenance, and use of libraries of botanical and horticultural literature. The purpose of CBHL is to initiate and improve communication and coordinate activities and programs of mutual interest and benefit to its membership.
Botany and Plant Science
- USDA Plants DatabaseA wealth of information and tools provided by the USDA.
- Turfgrass Program, University of IllinoisFeatures a good weed identification section.
- Weed Identification, U of I, ACESThorough, easy to use site that allows you to enter characteristics of a weed and retrieve its identification, or select a weed by name and retrieve its characteristics.
- Guide to Poisonous PlantsDatabase that gives lots of information on poisonous plants, including pictures, animals affected, and locations where they can be found. Searchable by plant names or by symptom. (Colorado State)
Hydroponics and Water Quality
- Water And Agriculture Information Center (WAIC)WAIC provides electronic access to information on water and agriculture. The center collects, organizes, and communicates the scientific findings, educational methodologies, and public policy issues related to water and agriculture.
- EPA Water ScienceThis site is packed with information, tools, pollution controls, health advisories, etc.
- Illinois State Water SurveyProvides lots of general information, current and historical, as well as information on the Survey's current research.
- Home HydroponicsGeneral information on home hydroponics provided by the Virginia Cooperative Extension.
- Controlled Environment Agriculture CenterResearch and resources on greenhouse/hydroponic plant production from the University of Arizona
Pests & Pesticides
- EPA PesticidesInformation on Health and Safety, Environmental Effects, Regulating Pesticides, and more.
- USDA Ecological Pest ManagementAlternative disease, pest, and weed control (Alternative Farming Systems Information Center)
- PAN Pesticides DatabaseOne-stop location for current toxicity and regulatory information for pesticides.
- Biological ControlA guide to natural enemies in North America (Cornell University)
- North Carolina Integrated Pest Management InformationBrief info about biological management (NSF Center for Integrated Pest Management and the Consortium for International Crop Protection)
- PestTracker (National Agricultural Pest Information System)Includes pest tracking, state activities, biological control (NAPIS)
- Pesticide Action Network North AmericaExtensive collection of PANNA reports, articles, guides, videos, databases, links, and other resources (PANNA)
Student Organizations
- Horticulture ClubThe club's highlight of the year is the Mom's Weekend Flower Show and Plant Sale.
- Other Student Organizations in ACESCheck out other opportunities to get involved!
Related: Climate, Atmosphere & Environment
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationA rich resource with lots of news, information, and resources.
- Environmental Science (U.S. Dept of Energy)Sponsors fundamental scientific research that helps solve intractable environmental problems while also contributing to the general advance of relevant areas of science.
- Illinois Department of Natural ResourcesMission is to manage, protect, and sustain Illinois' natural and cultural resources; provide resource-compatible recreational opportunities; and promote natural resource-related public safety, education, and science.
- Illinois USDA Natural Resources Conservation ServiceResource of up-to-date information on conservation topics including programs, news, data, and more.