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Local [top] Frederik Meijer Gardens - Before a visit to the Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, take an online tour, visiting the Lena Meijer Conservatory, the Victorian Garden, or stop by the Nature Trail. Learn about the various exhibits and events, as well as other information regarding West Michigan's Botanical Garden and Sculpture Park. Kent County MSU Extension - Wondering how to become a Master Gardener? Check out this site to learn about the Michigan Master Gardener Program offered through the Kent County MSU Extension office here in Grand Rapids. This web site also provides links to information on gardening, as well as agriculture, community & natural resources, and family & consumer sciences. General [top] GardenWeb - Access "The Internet's Garden Community" for a calendar of garden events throughout the country, a glossary of botanical terms, gardening tips, a garden exchange area in which to trade seeds, plants, etc., or take part in the Mystery Plant Contest. Green Landscaping with Native Plants - Concerns with protecting the environment are addressed at this site, established through the Environmental Protection Agency's Great Lakes National Program. Provides information on landscaping with native wildflowers and grasses, plus online access to the Wild Ones Handbook as well as other publications. Michigan Electronic Library – Horticulture and Gardening - A wealth of information awaits the gardener at this MEL site. Explore various sites under such topics as General Resources & Reference Tools, Botanical Gardens & Arboreta, Landscaping & Yard Care, Organic Gardening & Composting, Societies & Organizations, along with many other headings. Compiled by Jane DeVries |