If you're a fan of a gardening blog, it stands to reason that you're probably also a fan of other online gardening resources. So, it seemed only right and fair to share some of my favorites with you.

My favorite gardening forum is the Helpful Gardener forum. It has a wide variety of topics, members from all over the United States and beyond, and the people who post are truly HELPFUL! Check it out if you have time, I think you'll enjoy it.

Interested in green gardening and composting? I like Composting 101. There are plenty of composting sites on the Net. But I like the simple, straightforward way this one presents the various parts of the composting process. The site is simple, it's easy to navigate, and it's informative.

OK...most of you probably frequent local nurseries or box stores for most of your plant needs. But if you do buy any plants online, I recommend American Meadows. I ordered some bare root astilbe from American Meadows this spring, and they are going like gangbusters. They are gorgeous plants. They get a lot of orders, so shipments aren't immediate. But the plants are packed with extreme care and within one day of planting the bare root, I saw growth and leaf formation. Color me impressed.