Howard P. Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens of Baltimore

The Rawlings Conservatory greenhouses are in distinct climates that allow for the display of plants from all over the world. The Conservatory introduces the world’s flora to visitors who may experience the plants in conditions close to their natural environments.

Blue Water Baltimore

Organization created through the legal merger of the Jones Falls Watershed Association, Herring Run Watershed Association, Gwynns Falls Watershed Association, Baltimore Harbor Watershed Association, and Baltimore Harbor WATERKEEPER.

Home & Garden Project & Material Calculators

This site was recommended by Christian Jones, a Pathway to Empowerment participant from Pinewood School District, Timonium. The students are using it to plant their own garden. We hope to follow their progress in our events section.

Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland

Maryland Master Gardener Program

Maryland House & Garden Pilgrimage

Cylburn Arboretum

University of Texas - Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

This site has a marvelous date base of native plants that can be sorted by region, blooming time, height, color, etc. They inspire the conservation of native plants through our gardens, research, education, consulting and outreach programs.

National Garden Clubs, Inc

MD Environmental Trust

MD Horticultural Society

Reference Books


Month-to-Month Perennial and Shrub Maintenance Chart for the Mid-Atlantic Region
District II, National Capital Area Garden Clubs, Inc.

Native Plants for Wildlife Habitate and Conservation Landscaping
US Fish and Wildlife Services, Nature Conservatory

Cats Meow Daylily Garden
Daylilies, Gardens & Tea in the Garden