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At Central Library through Sunday, September 7

Gardening

A quick guide containing links to selected websites, books, movies, magazines, online databases and other resources to help you find what you are looking for.

Websites

Purdue University Cooperative Extension - Marion County
White River Gardens
American Rose Society
Garden Gate
E.P.A. Green Landscaping with Native Plants
Gardening (Virtual Library): The Virtual Library (VL) is the oldest catalog of the web, started by Tim Berners-Lee, the creator of html and the web itself.

Library Materials

Family gardens how to create magical outdoor spaces for all ages
by: Guinness, Bunny
712.6 GUI

Yard and garden makeovers your guide to creating a beautiful logical landscape
by: Kay, George, 1929-
712.6 KAY

wildlife gardeners guide
by: Marinelli, Janet
639.92 MAR

truth about organic gardening benefits drawbacks and the bottom line
by: Gillman, Jeff, 1969-
635.0484 GIL

complete practical guide to small gardens a complete step by step guide to successful gardening in smaller spaces everything you need to know about planning design and planting
by: McHoy, Peter
635 MCH

Crops in pots how to plan plant and grow vegetables fruits and herbs in easy care containers
by: Purnell, Bob
635.986 PUR

Houseplants the green thumb guide to easy indoor gardening
by:
635.965 HOU

Indoor gardening the organic way how to create a natural and sustaining environment for your houseplants
by: Bawden-Davis, Julie
635.965 BAW

Organization Links

American Horticultural Society: 7931 East Boulevard Dr.
Alexandria, VA 22308
(800) 777-7931; The AHS is one of the oldest national gardening organizations in the country.
National Gardening Association: 1100 Dorset Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 863-5251; Mission: To promote home, school, and community gardening as a means to renew and sustain the essential connections between people, plants, and the environment.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the frost date in Indianapolis?: Based on the years 1971 through 2000, the average first freeze date is October 16 and the average last freeze date is April 22.
Source: Indiana State Climate Office - Purdue University
In what plant hardiness zone is Indiana?: Indianapolis sits right on the border of 5a and 5b. Zone 5a represents an average annual minimum temperature range of minus 20 to minus 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Zone 5b represents an average annual minimum temperature range of minus 15 to minus 10 degrees Fahrenheit.
Source: National Arboretum website
How much rainfall does Indianapolis receive?: Based on the years 1971 through 2000 Indiana had an average of 40 inches of rainfall, according to the Indiana State Climate Office - Purdue University.
How can I find more library materials about gardening?: To use the online catalog to browse the many and varied topics under and related to gardening, you might try the alphabetical browse search. Use the dropdown menu to choose "subject browse" and type "gardening" in the search box for hundreds of listings.