Horticultural Links
Here are some websites we highly recommend.

PLANT DATABASES
MBG Kemper Center Plant Finder
Wonderful site that provides photographs and plant data on all plants growing at the Missouri Botanical Garden.  Also has bloom cycle data.

USDA Plants Database
National site that has very detailed information regarding native habitat including maps, photos and descriptions.  Photos are not glamorous, but if you prefer the cold, hard data, this site is for you.

Walters Gardens Perennial Plant Database
Commercial perennial grower with quality perennial pictures and detailed descriptions.

UConn Plants Database
University of Connecticut Horticulture Department plants database.  Very detailed and easy to use.

Wisflora; University of Wisconsin Vascular Plant Database
Native plants database for the State of Wisconsin.  Wonderful site for analyzing native plant communities by county and region.

Heritage Perennials
Heritage Perennials plant database that has an extensive list of plants, pictures, and detailed description.

PLANT CARE / TIPS
Protecting Trees and Shrubs Against Winter Damage
Very good article by the University of Minnesota - Extension discussing types of winter injury and how to prevent those injuries from occurring. (Authors: Swanson and Rideout)