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Here's a list of places on the Internet that we think
you might find useful as you begin to plant and care for
your native seeds. Enjoy! And if you have a favorite place
you'd like to share, send the address by email to info@seedsource.com.
We'll take a look and consider whether we think it will
be of interest to our visitors. If it is, we'll add it
to the list.
The
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
A non-profit educational organization headquartered in
Austin, Texas. An outstanding resource for landscaping
professionals and developers as well as individual gardeners.
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GO
TEXAN.
Plant your feet firmly in Texas soil: GO TEXAN when
you buy!
Texas' agricultural bounty is sweeping across the
state, the nation and the world with the GO TEXAN
message. Simply put, it means to look for agricultural
products made or grown in Texas to know you're getting
the best.
Look
for the GO TEXAN logo to point the way. Want to
know more? Call 1.877.99GO-TEX or visit www.gotexan.org.
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Texas
Parks and Wildlife: The Plant Life of Texas
Links
to Texas native plant information.
Native
Prairies Association of Texas
Non-profit membership organization dedicated to the conservation,
restoration, and appreciation of native prairies in Texas
and throughout the United States.
Native
Plant Society of Texas
Promotes the conservation, research and utilization of
the native plants and plant habitats of Texas through
education, outreach, and example.
Urban Harvest
A Houston-area nonprofit offering gardening classes for backyard gardeners and community gardeners on growing vegetables and fruits, composting, organic techniques and more.
Oklahoma
Native Plant Society
Purpose is to encourage the study, protection, propagation,
appreciation and use of Oklahoma's native plants.
Native
Plant Project's
The Native Plant Project's primary objective is the compilation
and dissemination of information about plants native to
the lower Rio Grande Valley
Texas
Master Naturalist Program
Dedicated to providing instruction and volunteer opportunities
for adults who wish to educate their community and demonstrate
beneficial management of natural resources in Texas.
National
Wildlife Federation Wildlife Habitats
Tools to start your own Backyard, Schoolyard, Workplace
or Community Wildlife Habitat!
Wild
Ones -- Natural Landscapers, Ltd.
A non-profit organization with a mission to educate and
share information with members and community at the "plant-roots"
level and to promote biodiversity and environmentally
sound practices.
Dirt
Doctor.com
This site includes tons of information for beginners and
experienced gardeners alike.
National
Plants Database
Maintains and generates data and reports about plants.
Plant
Conservation Alliance
PCA Members and Cooperators work collectively to solve
the problems of native plant extinction and native habitat
restoration, ensuring the preservation of our ecosystem.
Bell
Museum
A fun and educational "build your own prairie" site to learn more about prairie ecology.
Invasive
Species Information System
Gateway to Federal efforts concerning invasive species.
Wildflower
Magazine
Dedicated to the study, conservation, cultivation and
restoration of North America's native flora from the Panama
Canal to the North Pole.
The Center for Plant Conservation
A national coalition dedicated to conserving and restoring the rare native plants of the United States. The
CPC is a coalition of conservation-minded institutions from across the United States that understands the
importance of saving plants from extinction.
Naturescapes for Detention Ponds
A website designed to help neighborhoods in the Houston, Texas area to turn the usual eyesores of needed detention ponds into
beautiful native landscapes.
Butterflies
of North America
Users looking to identify an unknown butterfly can browse
this collection of thumbnail photos and jump to a particular
species account and distribution map.
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