Island County and Beyond
Provides resources for identifying and eradicating noxious weeds in Island County, including the official 2022 Island County Noxious Weed List.
Works to inspire voluntary conservation practices and to assist in management of natural resources through education, outreach, and technical and financial assistance.
Island County Master Gardeners partner with WICD in the monthly "Make a Difference" column, sharing ideas for conservation action in our community.
Gardening-related Organizations
Annual recommendations of outstanding plants for the maritime Pacific Northwest
Outreach, education, and preservation for stewardship of Garry Oak Trees on Whidbey Island
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Advocates for the garden and its power to enrich lives and heal the environment
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Equip people and communities to live sustainably, focus on native ecosystems
Gateway resource for exploring gardens in the Puget Sound region
Promotes appreciation and conservation of Washington's native plants and their habitats
Science-based conservation, with excellent resources on pollinator friendly gardening
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Search by crop name to find associated pests, with pest description and variety of control options
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Plant Disease Management Handbook
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Search by plant or disease name to find associated disease descriptions, causes, and control options
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Search by weed name to find control options
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Plant Identification
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Northwest Plants Database, Washington State University Clark County Extension
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Over 800 plants and 2200 images
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Search by common traits, name
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Burke Herbarium Image Collection, University of Washington
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Photographs and information on vascular plants of Washington state
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Landscape Plants, Department of Horticulture, Oregon State University
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Images and information on over 1,800 landscape plants
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Searchable by Latin name or common name
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Connect Extension offers free webinars on gardening subjects, in addition to other Extension topics
Plant Amnesty charges a fee for their classes, specializing in effective pruning
Oregon State University offers a Master Gardener Short Course Series, available to the public for a per-course fee