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References and Further Resources

References

Brown, D. L. 1995. Gardening in the Shade, FS-1428-A, University of Minnesota Extension Service, St. Paul, MN

Burrell, C. C. 1997. A Gardener's Encyclopedia of Wild Flowers. Rodale Press, Inc. Emmaus, PA 192 pp

Dindorf, C. J. 1993. Aquascaping: A Guide to Shoreline Landscaping. Hennepin Conservation District, 10801 Wayzata Blvd. #240, Minnetonka MN 55305 (612)-544-8572 28 pp

Eggers, S. D. and D. M. Reed.1997. Wetland plants and plant communities of Minnesota and Wisconsin. U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul, MN 264 pp

Fink, D. A. 1997. A Guide to Aquatic Plants: Identification and Management. MN DNR, St. Paul, MN 52 pp. Includes information on permits.

Haapoja, M. 1998. Aquascaping. The Minnesota Volunteer, March-April 1998, pp 28-39. MN DNR, St. Paul, MN

Henderson, C. L. 1987. Landscaping for Wildlife. MN DNR, St. Paul, MN 144 pp

Hockenberry, M., D. B. White, and H. Pellett. 1995. Ornamental Grasses for Minnesota, FS-6422-A, University of Minnesota College of Agriculture

Krischik, V. 1996. Butterfly Gardening, AG-BU-6711-S, University of Minnesota Extension Service, St. Paul, MN

Krischik, V. and K. J. Bevacqua. 199.6. Sustainability in Urban Ecosystems, FO-6709-D, University of Minnesota Extension Service, St. Paul, MN

Krischik, V. A., K. J. Bevacqua and A. M. Hanchek. 1997. Selecting Hardy Roses for Northern Climates, FO-6750-C, University of Minnesota Extension Service, St. Paul, MN

Krischik, V. A., R. M. Newman and J. F. Kyhl. 1997. Managing Aquatic Plants in Minnesota Lakes, FO-6955-C, University of Minnesota Extension Service, St. Paul, MN

Kyhl, J. F., M. H. Meyer and V. A. Krischik. 1997. Establishing and Maintaining a Prairie Garden, FO-6748-C, University of Minnesota Extension Service, St. Paul, MN

Loos, A. and D. Ragsdale. 1998. Biological Control of Purple Loosestrife: A Guide for Rearing Leaf-feeding Beetles, FO-7080-D, University of Minnesota Extension Service, St. Paul, MN

Meyer, M., and P. Olin. 1998. Common Questions About Wildflowers and Native Plants, FS-6065, University of Minnesota Extension Service, St. Paul, MN

Mugaas, R., V. Krischik and B. Jarvis. 1996. Low Input Lawn Care, EP-6726-GO, University of Minnesota Extension Service, St. Paul, MN

Niering, W. A. 1985. Wetlands. Audubon Society Nature Guides. Knopf. New York, NY 638 pp

Robison, R., D. B. White and M. H. Meyer. 1995. Plants in Prairie Communities, AG-FO-3238-C, University of Minnesota Extension Service, St. Paul, MN

Roth, Sally. 1997. Natural Landscaping: Gardening with Nature to Create a Backyard Paradise. Rodale Press, Inc. Emmaus, PA. 256 pp

Runkel, S. T. and A. F. Bull. 1979. Wildflowers of Iowa Woodlands. Wallace Homestead Book Co, Des Moines, IA 257 pp

Runkel, S. T. and D. M. Roosa. 1989. Wildflowers of the Tallgrass Prairie. Iowa State University Press, Ames, IA 279 pp

Shoreland Best Management Practices Fact Sheets Numbers 1-18. Available from Minnesota Extension Service, 109 Washburn Hall, 2305 East 5th St, Duluth MN 55812-220. (218)-726-7512

Shorelandscaping: A Guide for Waterfront Property Owners. UWEX-Lakes Partnership, College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin Extension Service, UW-Stevens Point WI 54481 (715)-346-2278

Snyder, L. C. 1991. Native Plants for Northern Gardens. University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN 277 pp

Stroom, K., J. Fetzer and V. Krischik. 1997. Insect Pests of Roses, FO-6953-D, University of Minnesota Extension Service, St. Paul, MN

Further Resources

Videos

Krischik, V. 1995. Sustainability in Urban Ecosystems. VH-6639-GO, University of Minnesota Extension Service, University of Minnesota.

Minnesota Arrowhead Water Quality Team. 1996. Keeping Our Shores: Shoreland Best Management Practices. VH-6947-GO, University of Minnesota Extension Service, University of Minnesota.

Minnesota Arrowhead Water Quality Team. 1998. The Living Shore, Best Management Practices for Shoreland Vegetation. VH-7129-GO, University of Minnesota Extension Service, St. Paul, MN

Minnesota Arrowhead Water Quality Team. 1998. Standing Firm Against Erosion, Best Management Practices for Shoreland Stabilization. VH-7130-GO,University of Minnesota Extension Service, St. Paul, MN

For More Information Contact

Minnesota State Horticultural Society 1755 Prior Ave. N Falcon Heights MN 55113-5549 612-643-3601 Minnesota Native Plant Society 220 Biological Sciences Center University of Minnesota 1445 Gortner Ave St. Paul MN 55108 homepage http://www.mnnps.org/

University of Minnesota Extension Service 20 Coffey Hall University of Minnesota St. Paul, MN 55108 612-625-8173 homepage http://www.extension.umn.edu/

Sources of Native Seeds and Plants for Lakeside Landscaping

Booming Native Plants (prairie plants) 2323 Co. Rd. 6 Barnum, MN 55707-8748 Itasca Greenhouse Inc (trees) P.O. Box 273 Cohasset, MN 55721 800-538-8733 J and J Tranzplant Aquatic Nursery (aquatics and emergents) P.O. Box 227 Wild Rose, WI 54984-0227 715-256-0059 Landscape Alternatives Inc (prairie and woodland perennials and grasses) 1705 St. Albans St. Roseville, MN 55113 651-488-3142 Morning Sky Greenery (wildflowers, sedges, grasses, and rushes) Rt. 1, Box 137 Hancock, MN 56244 320-392-5282 Out Back Nursery Inc (trees) 15280 110th St. So. Hastings, MN 55033 651-438-3816

Prairie Moon Nursery (prairie and woodland perennials and trees) Route 3, Box 163 Winona, MN 55987 507-452-1362 Prairie Restorations Inc. (prairie perennials and grasses) P.O. Box 327 Princeton, MN 55371 612-389-5733 Prairie Ridge Nursery (prairie, woodland and wetland perennials) 9738 Overland Road Mt. Horeb, WI 53574-2832 608-437-5245 Wildlife Habitat (prairie grasses and perennials) Route 3, Box 178 Owatonna, MN 55060 507-451-6771 Wildlife Nurseries Inc. (aquatic and emergents) P.O. Box 2724 Oshkosh, WI 54903 920-231-3780

Suppliers of Erosion Control Materials

AGT Specialty Nets and Profiles 96 Swampscott Road alem MA 01970 1-800-331-8441 A H Harris & Sons, Inc 321 Ellis St. New Britain CT 06051 860-223-3772 American Excelsior Co. PO Box 5067 Arlington TX 76011 817-640-1555

Bestmann Green Systems, Inc 53 Mason St. Salem MA 01970 508-741-1166 Bon Terra America 355 W. Chestnut St. Genesse Idaho 83832 1-800-882-9489 New England Geotextiles Co Inc No. 9 Palfry St. Worcester MA 01604 508-756-3734

Credits

Page 1, MN DNR; page 4, Fred Rozumalski; prairie plant illustrations, public usage; aquatic plant illustrations, University of Florida, public usage; insect illustrations, public usage.

This publication is a product of CUES, the Center for Urban Ecology and Sustainability at the University of Minnesota. CUES is a multidisciplinary program supporting sustainable management and sustainable landscapes. The extention and research program that supported development of this publication was supported by a grant from the Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities Area. Cooperators in the project are the Gervais Lake Association, the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District, the Department of Entomology at the University of Minnesota, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
 

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