WikiGardens is Research Site for Landscape Architects and Gardeners

Wikigardens (www.wikigardens.com)  is a new website for the landscape architect, the practiced gardener, the amateur plant nerd and anyone who falls between the three. It is primarily a site for plant research. The site features a 50,000 plant encyclopedia, a garden showcase, a forum, a members' journal, seasonal topics of interest, and listings of local garden groups.

What separates WIKIGARDENS from other garden database websites is the "wiki" function which allows any member (membership is free) to contribute information about plants, successes and failures, helpful hints, post shots of their garden, etc. The information is vetted by other WikiGardens members to insure it is correct and trustworthy. The philosophy behind this is "many eyes make mistakes small" therefore the more users, the more accurate the information.

Additionally unique to Wikigardens is the absence of annoying pop up and sidebar ads. Vendors who chose to buy advertising on the site do so in the form of links back to their own website. This feature is useful because vendors are sorted by the zip code closest to the member. When searching for a particular plant to purchase, your choices will be closer to home.

Like any wiki site, it is only as robust and vigorous as the users who contribute to it. Any and all are invited to visit Wikigardens, become a member and "dig" in the garden.

Contact:
Michael Peterson
503-236-7574
admin@wikigardens.com