MEADOWHAWK FARM LINKS PAGE
NATIVE PLANT RESOURCES
University of Washington Herbarium Image Collection
http://biology.burke.washington.edu/herbarium/imagecollection.php
Photos of over 1000 species of Washington native plants including all of those found growing at
Meadowhawk Farm.
Washington Native Plant Society
Their webesite includes a well organized hebarium to help you find plants suitable to your growing
conditions and preferences.
www.wnps.org/landscaping/herbarium/index.html
National Plant Database
An enormous reference including photos of native plants of the entire U.S.
Kitsap Conservation District Saturday March 7, 9AM-1PM
http://www.kitsapcd.org/
The KCD annual tree sale has been a major source for our native plantings. Order in January for pick-up at Kitsap
County fairgrounds in early March. Some native plants also available for sale on pick-up days.
FARM AND GARDEN
WSU Master Gardeners
http://mastergardener.wsu.edu/
Joining the Master gardeners here in Kitsap county opened my eye to this fantastic resource
National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service
Extensive information for sustainable growing practices and more.
National Wildlife Federation
The backyard wildlife habitat program at NWF was an ispiration to us many years ago, and has helped
shape our home landscape. We proudly posted our certification sign.
Bountiful Gardens
http://www.bountifulgardens.org
For everyone who is growing their own food; a little, or a lot. A good source for open pollinated seeds.
Seeds of Change
Inspired me to nurture diversity in the garden. Good source of organic seed, growing information.
COMPOSTING AND VERMICULTURE
WSU Whatcom Composting Guide
http://whatcom.wsu.edu/ag/compost/fundamentals/
Lots of details, including the temperature information I was looking for.
How to Build Your Own Worm Bin
http://kitsap.wsu.edu/hort/worm_bin.htm
Our local worm expert goes public
HARDINESS ZONES
The Arbor Day Foundation
http://www.arborday.org/media/mapchanges.cfm
See how hardiness zone have changed since 1990 and learn more about hardiness zones.
