Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT)

The Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT) is a global institute for the conservation and preservation of botanical heritage through education, research, scientific publications and collections. 

Botany.com
Particularly useful is the online Encyclopedia of Plants. Browse by common or botanical name and plant category (bulbs, perennials, shrubs, etc.) for a photo, general description, cultivation and propagation tips as well as information on varieties and hybrids. Additional resource links are also provided.

Germination Database - Seeds
Seed Germination Database provides a complete listing of plant names and the methods to germinate the seed.

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Established in honor of the former first lady's love of wildflowers; "the purpose of the Center is to educate people about the environmental necessity, economic value, and natural beauty of native plants."

Pesticide Information
"The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines a pesticide as "any substance or mixture of substances intended for preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest." This site helps concerned citizens protect their children, home, work, garden, and food from the effects of pesticides. It also lists many of the effects on health to someone exposed to pesticides, what the EPA has done to protect the public from exposure, and what to do if you suspect you have been exposed. A breakdown of types of pesticides are also listed, along with information on their safe usage."

Texas A&M Horticulture Website

Provides comprehensive information exclusively about Integrated Pest Management; includes information pages, and a searchable database of IPM control options.

Texas Cooperative Extension website

Provides information on Landscape Design, Construction and Plant Selection.

Texas Greenhouse Management Handbook
Educational resource based on a publication by the same name prepared by Dr. Don Wilkerson.

Texas Smartscape

Contains customized SmartScape information especially put together for the specific climates of the North Central Texas and West Texas regions.