by Linda Hopper

Older gardeners remember the days when a trip to the library was necessary to find out new information. Although that is still a good choice, a bountiful crop of information is right at your finger tips.

Here are some reliable sites you may want to check out:

The Iowa Gardener

Iowa State University Outreach and Extension

Reiman Gardens at ISU

Monrovia

Birds and Blooms

Better Homes and Gardens

American Daylily Association

Purdue Extension

2 Apps to download for your phone:

Purdue Plant Doctor: Diagnosis diseases, etc. from a photo

Plant Snap: Identifies plants and weeds from a photo