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Plants need varied levels of nurturing and steps can be taken to minimize common problems which may be encountered. Presenter Carol Brodbeck shares her wealth of knowledge and experience with houseplants and what they require for optimal growth so we can better select plants that will flourish in our homes. This in-person event will take place in the community center at LTPL. Retired biologist Carol Brodbeck has held the title of Advanced Master Gardener for over 20 years. She is a professional speaker and free-lance writer on gardening and historical topics and serves as an accredited garden show judge.
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Many hands make light work! Join us as we package donated seed for the LTPL Grows Seed Library. Enjoy meeting and conversing with other helpers as we fill and label seed packets. Be one of the first to see the new additions to the seed library! Snacks and drinks will be provided, as well as a special surprise gift for all helpers.
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Seed Starting WorkshopIn person Monday, February 20, 2023 at 6:30pm Learn to start your own vegetable, flower, and perennial seeds at home. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, this workshop is full of valuable information about producing your own seedlings and being a more self-sufficient gardener. Free seeds and door prizes for attendees!
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2022 was a banner year for seed donations! Our seed library was created in 2013, and every year we have presentations on seed saving and seed starting. As more people learn about the seed library and how to save seeds, we get more donations and more variety. If you want to help, please attend our Seed Packaging Party on February 6. Register here. It is not too late to donate seeds! Please make sure the seeds are clean and free from debris, pods, stalks, etc. Seeds can be dropped off in the white basket on top of the seed library. The mission of the seed library is to promote gardening and encourage sustainability through seed saving. The seeds are available at no cost to you. Although it is not required, we hope that you will attempt to save seeds from your crops and return them to the seed library to help keep it self-sustaining. First time users of the Seed Library need to register. You may do so with this form or in-person at the seed library. Once you have registered, you log your initials and number of packets taken on the clipboard. The clipboard and instructions are on top of the Seed Library cabinet. Gardening handouts are available at the Seed Library and also on the LTPL Grows Webpage, along with informative videos!
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In January: - Start seeds indoors for alliums, perennials, and herbs that need a long season or cold-treatment before transplanting outdoors
- Inventory your seed supply and make lists of what you need and what you want to try
- Visit the LTPL Seed library and check for seeds you might need. New seeds will be added weekly through February and beyond!
- Inspect your houseplants and plants overwintering indoors for pests that thrive indoors during the winter. Look for tiny webs, tiny insects on the undersides of leaves or flying near the plants, black soot on leaves and stems, and cottony tufts in the leaf axils.
- Check your birdfeeders often to clean and restock. LTPL offers several books on feeding birds and identifying your feathered visitors.
- Information and online resources for starting and saving seed can be found on the LTPL website. Find additional resources for seed saving here:
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Gardens by Nick McCollough Beautifully illustrated and perfect for winter reading, this book is full of inspiration from garden designers including plant choices, landscape design, and decor.
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