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In August All the long August afternoon,
The little drowsy stream
Whispers a melancholy tune,
As if it dreamed of June
And whispered in its dream. The thistles show beyond the brook
Dust on their down and bloom,
And out of many a weed-grown nook
The aster-flowers look
With eyes of tender gloom. The silent orchard aisles are sweet
With smell of ripening fruit.
Through the sere grass, in shy retreat,
Flutter, at coming feet,
The robins strange and mute. There is no wind to stir the leaves,
The harsh leaves overhead;
Only the querulous cricket grieves,
And shrilling locust weaves
A song of Summer dead. Poem by William Dean Howells 1837-1920 Painting "Meadow Flowers, Goldenrod and Wild Aster" John Henry Twachtman 1853-1902 |
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Monday, August 26 @6:30 pm
You've harvested some amazing produce from your garden. Now what? In this fun and informative presentation, Bevin talks about a variety of food preservation techniques: canning, dehydrating, fermenting, freezing, pickling, and smoking, as well as making jams, jellies, and marmalades. He'll also discuss using salt, fats, and sugar to brine, cure, and candy foods. Bevin will share historical perspectives on the techniques, information on how each is accomplished, lists of the equipment needed, tips for success, plus attendees will get to sample select recipes from Bevin's new book, The Heritage Pantry. Books will be available for purchase after the presentation. Bevin Cohen is an award winning author, herbalist, owner of Small House Farm and host of the popular Seeds & Weeds podcast. He offers workshops and lectures across the country on the benefits of living closer to the land through seeds, herbs, and locally grown food. |
It's August! The LTPL Seed Library is open for business all year long with seasonally appropriate seeds added on an ongoing basis. In August, look for fast-growing vegetables that will mature during the cool fall weather. They can be direct sown after you harvest earlier crops. These vegetables include greens, beets, carrots, turnips, radishes, and kohlrabi. Be sure to keep them well-watered since August can still be still hot and dry. 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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A blend of memoir and cookbook, this book offers historical perspectives on a wide variety of preservation techniques |
Improved drought tolerance, disease resistance, and increased production are some of the many ways that mycorrhizal fungi can benefit all types of cultivated crops, in fields, beds, or pots.
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Summer is 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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