Gardening

To browse books on gardening, seed starting, and composting in the library, ask for help at the Adult Reference Desk.

American Horticultural Society External Link
Resources you need to make your garden flourish including garden finder directory, podcasts, and connections to garden clubs.

The Conservation Foundation External Link
Helps you make earth-conscious choices in your home landscape design. Replace some turf grass with beautiful and drought-resistant native plants, maybe install a rain barrel or two and reduce or eliminate your chemical use.

Illinois Department of Agriculture External Link
Official illinois.gov site with information on Illinois specific plants and how to start a community garden.

Illinois Extension for Cook County External Link
Gardening guides and resources tailored to growing in Cook County including planting dates, weeding tips, safety concerns, and more.

Illinois Plants External Link
Identify wild plants native to the state of Illinois from Illinois Natural History Survey.

National Agricultural Library External Link
Detailed collection of online resources from the US Department of Agriculture.

The National Gardening Association External Link
Teaches home gardeners how to get started gardening and improve plant growing skills.

Plants Database External Link
From the United States Department of Agriculture standardized information about the vascular plants, mosses, liverworts, hornworts, and lichens of the U.S. and its territories.

Poisonous Plants External Link
Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants List created by Animal Poison Control Center.

Rolling Meadows Community Garden External Link
The RM Community Garden has quickly flourished into a beautiful community space and wonderful support.