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RESOURCES
For the Consumer
A wide variety of publications are available for consumers to help you design, plan, and implement your ideas for more natural surroundings.
Check out the links below for some great information.
A wide variety of publications are available for consumers to help you design, plan, and implement your ideas for more natural surroundings.
Check out the links below for some great information.
For the Professional
Numerous sites are available to help professionals expand your knowledge and keep current on specific techniques, as well as pests and disease management.
See the links below for some guidance.
- Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA)
- MDA Nursery Program
- Nursery License
- Invasive Species List by State - USDA
- American Nursery Stock Standards
- Tree Care Standards - ANSI A300
- AHS Gardening
- Drought Tolerant Plant List
- Missoula County Extension Service Plant Diagnostic Database Online
- Bridger Plant Materials Center
- MSU Extension Service Publications
- Voluntary Guidelines for the Selection of Horticultural Plant Materials for Montana
- Horticultural Research Grants
- Disease Resistant Terminology Guidance from Horticultural Research Institute
- Plant Something Montana
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Allied Associations
There are many associations and organizations who share information in the nursery and landscape professions. Listed below are just a few of the many helpful organizations available to consumers and professionals alike.
There are many associations and organizations who share information in the nursery and landscape professions. Listed below are just a few of the many helpful organizations available to consumers and professionals alike.
- AmericanHort
- American Society of Landscape Architects
- Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
- National Association of Landscape Professionals
- Association of Montana Turf & Ornamental Professionals (AMTOP)
- Association of Professional Landscape Designers (APLD)
- International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)
- Montana Urban and Community Forestry Association
- Montana Department of Agriculture
- Montana Department of Agriculture Nursery Program
- Montana Department of Forestry
- Montana Noxious Weed Program
- Montana Noxious Weed List
- Montana Weed Control Association
- Montana State University Extension Service
- MSU Plant Sciences & Plant Pathology Department
Some additional links that may be valuable to you:
- American Horticultural Society
- American Rose Society
- Garden Centers of America
- Garden Writers Association of America
- International Society of Arboriculture
- National Arbor Day Foundation
- National Christmas Tree Association
- Perennial Plant Association
- Professional Grounds Management Society
- MT Dept of Transportation Bridge Load Limits Map
- The Horticultural Web
- GardenWeb
- Horticulture and Crop Science Links
- The American Primrose Society
- North West Chapter International Society of Aboriculture
- Landscape On Line.com
- Land Development Today Magazine
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Educational Links
- Forestry and Montana Education and Career Resources
- Montana State University-Bozeman
- University of Montana-Missoula
- Master Gardener Program
- University of Idaho
- University of Idaho Extension
- University of Idaho Extension Nursery Website for the Green Industry
- University of Idaho Sandpoint Research Center
- University of Idaho Ag. Info. Services
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- Boise State University
- Tree Link
- Community Forestry Home Page
- Colorado State University
- Idaho State University
- Grounds Trades Exchange Forum
- Ohio State University
- Oregon State University
- Washington State University
- Purdue University
- Washington State Horticulture Assoc.
- Plant Materials Center, Pullman, Washington
- Conifers in the Univ. of Delaware Botanic Garden
- Northwest Berry and Grape InfoNet
- Univ. of Calif. Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education Pgm.
- Entomology Department at Purdue