Online Resources for Gardening

March 5, 2024

Spring is coming! Use some of the online resources for inspiration to get ready for the warmer weather.

We have a fantastic nonfiction print collection to help get you started. When you’re not flipping through the pages of our beautiful books, take a chance to explore some of our online resources for classes and other learning opportunities. There’s lots to discover at the library!

Universal Class: Online educational service with more than 500 courses you can take any time without waiting for sessions to start or end. Courses include:

Introduction to Gardening
Vegetable Gardening 101
Tropical Gardening 101
Floral Arrangement
Landscaping 101

Udemy Business: Offers thousands of on-demand courses on personal development, including lots of classes on gardening, plants, and agriculture. Some good courses include:

Houseplants 101: A Beginners Guide to Indoor Gardening
Fundamentals of Garden Design
Introduction to Precision Agriculture

Gardening and Horticulture (Gale One File)

More than 100 journals focused on key issues in gardening, landscaping, and other areas of horticulture.
Good for both gardening enthusiasts and professionals!

Access Video on Demand: Instant access to world-class documentaries and award-winning educational films. Some good ones to try are:

Organic Gardening
Gardening: Confidential
Hydroponic Gardening–Inside Things: Science and Technology

Overdrive Magazine: Access to more than 3,500 popular magazines in digital format. Some titles include:

The Gardener Magazine
House & Garden
Organic Gardening

PressReader: Full-image access to hundreds of newspapers and magazines from around the world

Better Homes and Gardens
Easy Gardens

LinkedIn Learning for Libraries: Engaging and top-quality courses on creativity and nature in addition to their normal offerings on personal improvement and professional development.