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July A red sun rising at morning
With flame on his burning crest;
A red sun sinking at evening,
In the molten glow of the west;
The air grown languid and drooping,
On wings too heavy to fly;
The voice of a drowsy locust
That croons to a drowsy sky;
And cool waves crisping and darkling
Across the hot sands of July! Down on the beach with the seashells,
Their brave brown cheeks aglow,
I watch the play of the children,
And follow them to and fro.
O sweet red lips of my darlings!
O light of the fearless eye!
With ye comes rest for the spirit;
And freshness and peace draw nigh
Like cool waves crisping and darkling,
Across the hot sands of July!
Poem by Mary Elizabeth [McGrath] Blake Painting: Woman at the beach (1920) -
Adriano de Sousa Lopes |
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Monday, July 15 6:30—8:30 PM Learn how to create a healing salve that is good for abrasions, rashes, and POISON IVY! Learn all about Jewelweed and other healing herbs: what they look like and where to find them. All ingredients in the recipe are widely available and foraged locally and all the equipment used is commonly found in most kitchens. Attendees will each leave with a small tin of salve made during the class. |
It's July! The LTPL Seed Library is open for business all year long with seasonally appropriate seeds added on an ongoing basis. In July, look for fast-growing vegetables that can take the heat! They can be direct sown after you harvest early spring crops. These vegetables include green and yellow snap beans, cucumbers, beets, carrots, chard, summer squash, and basil. Be sure to keep them well-watered as the temperatures climb. You may also begin starting seeds indoors for fall crops of cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, and other cool-weather loving plants. 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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Discover how to easily regrow vegetable discards and scraps and turn them into harvestable, edible plants - even if you have no garden experience. |
Learn about 51 culinary herbs and spices and how to grow, harvest, and prepare them. Includes detailed instructions for 25 recipes and 18 crafts to incorporate herbs into your daily life.
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All over the world, pollinators are suffering from habitat loss. Learn which plants not only provide beauty but also help support nature by providing food and habitat for pollinators at the different stages of their lives. |
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It's Tick Season!The Tick App was created in 2018 by the Michigan State University Department of Fisheries and Wildlife and the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences. The app is now available as an identification service for users seeking information, identification and safety tips on ticks. The on-the-go information app can be helpful for spending time outside during tick season and can contribute to research happening across the United States. |
Michigan Gardener Magazine has decided to cease publication of the print magazine and online newsletter. You can still visit the Michigan Gardener website for occasional new articles and the calendar, and browse through digital back issues of the print magazine and newsletters. |
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Find more information on LTPL Grows and other resources! |
Visit and "like" for gardening news, tips and upcoming events. |
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