Hello Gardeners!
Hope
you are planning your gardens. Though it doesn't seem like it now
(below zero wind chills this morning), we will eventually get spring
weather!
I want to welcome all the new gardeners that
recently became members of the Seed Library. Maybe you came to one of my
classes or heard about the Seed Library from some other source, but you
all have at least one thing in common--you like plants! Welcome to what
I'd like to think is the greatest seed library in the metro area
supported by a wonderful community of gardeners. Periodically I send out
an email letting you know about upcoming events, new seeds in the
library or some how to's or other bits of interesting info. I also
maintain a
Seed Library blog site at
WBL Seed LIbrary Blogspot which has past blog entries of interest.
This
last month over 380 packets of seeds left the seed library to their new
homes! Wow! I'm thinking there are lots of little trays of seeds
growing in people's houses right now. If you are starting tomato or
pepper seeds indoors, you're going to need some supplemental light
source even if you have a south facing window. Seedlings need at least
14 hours of good light per day and we just don't have that here up in
the tundra. Other types of seedlings benefit from man-made light as well
or they grow spindly and weak. The shorter and stockier you can grow
your seedlings the better. Keep the light source close to the top of the
seedlings so they don't have to stretch.
Those of you who
placed native plant seeds in your fridge for stratification, you should
check them for possible sprouting or mold. Probably many of them are
ready to seed in trays about now too. (If moldy, replace damp paper
toweling if not finished with stratification, otherwise plant
immediately in trays. Maybe you can save them.)
With all
these seeds starting their lives, don't forget to start some extra
plants to harvest the seeds. Without your donations there will not be
seeds for next season. Which brings me to the topic of garden space.
Many people don't have much full sun garden space. There is an solution!
You can rent garden space are various sites around our area. Check out
gardener and local food advocate Michelle Bruhn's blog site,
Forks in the Dirt
for the March 24th entry for a list and description of various
community gardens. Michelle's website has lots of other great info too.
Remember any questions, problems or concerns please email me at:
wblseedlibrary@gmail.com. Also, if you know of an event that may be of general interest to this group of community gardeners let me know.
Onto the upcoming events. There are lots--testiment Spring will come.
Wild Ones Meetings - Open to the public, great speakers on various topic concerning native plants.
April
17 - Rare Plants of Northern Washington County, presented by Jason
Husveth, FamilyMeans building, Stillwater, 7-8:45 pm, socialize 6:30pm,
stcroixoaksavanna.wildones.org
May
15 -An Invitation to Landscape with Native Plants: Getting Started,
presented by Kathy Widin, FamilyMeans building, Stillwater, 7-8:45pm,
Socialize 6:30pm, stcroixoaksavanna.wildones.org
May
24 - Tips for Discovery Biodiversity in your Backyard, presented
by Larissa and Erik Mottl, 6:30-8:30 pm, Autumn Grove Park, Roseville, bigriverbigwoods.wildones.org
May 5 -
May Mosaic
- The latest dirt on soil, composting, seed
saving, and more. Bring your garden questions for Ramsey County Master
Gardeners to answer as well as garden stories to share with your
neighbors. Find out about pollinators and their importance in your
garden and yard.
May 11-13 -
Friends School Plant sale
- selling over 2,450 plant varieties of all neonic-free plants:
vegetables, flowers, rare, trees, shrubs, bulbs, herbs, etc. Amazing
amount of plants!
friendsschoolplantsale.com
Landscape Revival. Selling pollinator safe, neonic-free native plants at 2 locations this year!
Landscape Revival
June 2 - Landscape Revival,
Shepherd of the Hills Church, 3920 Victoria St N, Shoreview, Minnesota (MN) 55126, 9-1:30
June 9 - Landscape Revival,
Richard Walton Memorial Park, 5th Street N and Hadley Avenue N, Oakdale, Minnesota (MN) 55128, 9-2
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