Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for tagging plants using a social networking system. The method includes receiving and storing a database, said database comprising a plurality of plant types, each plant type associated with a geographical location, said database further comprising user-based information. One social networking function is provided via a user interface for users of a computer-based service, said computer-based service accessible to users over a network that provides, to the user, the information stored in the database. A plurality of selectable plant types is provided, in response to a request by a user, whereby the user may select a plant type and tag a location within the associated geographical location associated with the selected plant.