Resources

Resources for Native and Drought Tolerant Landscaping

WSU Spokane County Master Gardener Program - Master Gardeners are volunteers who have received training in research-based horticultural practices. They also volunteer their time to share this knowledge within their local communities.

Spokane County Master Gardener Foundation - The non-profit 501c(3) organization that enhances the efforts of the Master Gardener Program of Spokane County through fundraising and public awareness so that it may better serve our community.

SpokaneScape - Spokane County Waterwise program.  A valuable local resource for information, inspiration, and Spokane resident water rebate program. 

Spokane Conservation District - An essential resource for information on local ecology, as well as special events, and workshops. 

Washington Native Plant Society - The Northeast Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society, centered in Spokane, WA, offers the opportunity to observe, explore, and protect a wide range of native plant communities.

Backyard Habitat Certification Program - this amazing program provides an assessment of your yard, a personalized site report and extensive resources.

Homegrown National Park -  Raises awareness and urgently inspires everyone to address the biodiversity crisis by adding native plants and removing invasive ones where we live, work, and play.

Resources for Fire-Resistant Gardening

Fire-Resistant Plants for Eastern Washington - A Step-by-Step Guide for Choosing the Right Plant for the Right Place