Gardening Guides

Resources for finding guides and information

  • University extension services: Many universities across the US have extension offices that provide region-specific gardening advice and resources.

  • Seed catalogs: Look for seed companies that specialize in your region or heirlooms. Examples include Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds (MO), Fedco Seeds (ME), Sow True Seed (NC), High Mowing Organic Seeds (VT), Johnny's Selected Seeds (ME), and Seed Savers Exchange (IA).

  • Online planners: Some websites offer free online garden planners to help with design and layout. 

  1. Oklahoma Native Plant Society Plant and Seed Sources

  2. Oklahoma Garden Planning Guide, Oklahoma State Extension

  3. Comanche County Extension Office

  4. Vegetable Gardening, USDA National Agricultural Library

  5. Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia, Vegetable Gardening Online Resources

Last updated October 26th, 2025

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