Do you want to know what a particular plant looks like, or do you want to identify a plant you have in your garden? You can use Google Image Search. With Google Image Search you can search for an image or by an image.
Search for an Image:
Note: You can also do a search on Google for the plant and then click Images.
Search by an Image:
The Boston Public Library has 25 neighborhood branches throughout the city. Visit our location map and hours & directions pages to find the location nearest you.
There are a multiplicity of resources available to help you as you explore community gardening further. Resources in this section include:
Whether you're searching online or in the library's catalogs, for books or videos, use the following terms and phrases to narrow down your search quickly:
Use the Boston Public Library's specialized and general databases to access full-text articles, bibliographic citations, and more, on community gardening and gardening-related topics. Useful tools usually offered by Databases include the ability to highlight and take notes; save documents to a personal folder; print, e-mail, or download documents; and generate citations.
Database Search Tips:
The Internet is a rich resource for community gardeners. Use Google Search to find information on community gardening, organic gardening, growing vegetables and fruits, and more. Google has a complex search algorithm that is very effective at returning relevant result from simple keyword searches. You can, however, use search strategies to help refine the results that Google returns.
Google Search Tips: