Links

Temperate zone exotic plant enthusiasts may find the following links useful.

The display of a link on this page should not be considered to be an endorsement, or a guarantee of accuracy of the information contained in the linked pages. Also a few of these links appear to add tracking cookies, so due diligence in removing them is recommended. Due to limited server space, we usually do not post publicity for specific events or sales other than our own.

Palm and Exotic Plant Information Sites (maintained by private individuals or organizations)

My Plants, by I. Barclay
The Tree Ferns, by I. Barclay
Hardy Eucalypus Page, by I. Barclay
Virtual Palm Encyclopedia
Botanary from Dave's Garden (plant pronunciation guide)

Palm and Exotic Plant Suppliers

Plant Lust Search site for multiple US suppliers
Phoenix Perennials Morgan Creek Tropicals
Tropi-cole Trading
The Desert Northwest
Cistus Nursery
South Grove Nursery
Plant Delights Nursery
Waggie Seeds (Victoria BC)
Palmyra Palms (Vancouver BC)

Message Boards:

Northwest Palms
Hardy Palm & Subtropical Board
IPS Message Board
European Palm Society forum (requires login)

Other Plant Clubs and Associations:

Desert Plant Society of Vancouver
Sunshine Coast Botanical Garden Society
New Westminster Horticultural Society
European Palm Society

Climate and Related Resource Sites:

British Columbia Plant Hardiness Zone Map
Environment Canada Weatheroffice - This has been set to the Vancouver forecast, but can be reset for any Canadian location. A goldmine of information, it has links to climate histories and climate modelling.