Where can I learn more about plants I find?

Question

I am not really interested in a job horticulture but it really fascinates me.And so as I walk I see a plant (flower, weed, etc) that interests me but how can I learn more about it? I saw a small daisy like flower today with white petal and small frame how can I find a reference for that? I tried google, but going through a giant dictionary of plants doesnt work if you know absolutly nothing about it. (ie family, scientific name)

Answer 1

Do you have a camera? If so get into the habit of snapping a quick photo or two of any plant you are interested in. Post the pictures here: http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/...

Those guys will ID within seconds. When it comes to plant ID that is the most informed forum you will find.

Once you have the name, simply google it and you will find more information than you could possibly need.

Answer 2

do a search using "your state"wildflowers. that is what i do. the best site is the one from my local university, they have nearly everything that i have looked for listed from trees to weeds to wildflowers. good luck

Answer 3

You might try a local university. When I had to take botany in college our professor had published a book on local flora. (Which of course we were expected to purchase) It was just a small notebook really and was inexpensive. You might try contacting your local county extension office, also. They usually have loads of info on what grows in your area.

Answer 4

Talk with people who know about plants.  I learned about plants from my grandmother.  She loved to gaarden and she taught me all the plants.  My dad taught me all about the trees.

If you have a neighbor who gardens stop and talk with them.  Ask what they are growing.

Check your local parks system.  Sometimes they do guided nature walks and a naturalist at the park will tell you about the plants.

A garden club might have someone who would help you learn about plants or theymight know of a program you could attend to learn more.

Answer 5

Why don't you try going to the CATALOGUES of various websites where flowers and herbs are sold?   You can also click on the pictures and "save as" in your computer picture file.    

I will find a few, and get back to you and give you the places you can go to on the web for that.

Answer 6

GOLDEN NATURE GUIDES are great for identifying plants, you should us some sort of plant "encyclopedia"

Answer 7

I suggest that you go to a nursery, just walk around and look at the tags on the plants, talk to the people who work there most of the time they are glad to tell you about them and thier special features .You will soon learn names amd features about them.