November Events

Upcoming Events

Nov 5, Tuesday, 5-8pm – Seed Packaging

Lion’s Den room in the White Bear Lake library, 2150 2^nd St, White Bear Lake, MN

We have seeds that need packaging and we need lots of helpers!

Come to this fun event to help the Seed Library package seeds for the coming season. Enjoy talking to your fellow gardeners while packaging seeds. Get a first peek at any new varieties we’ll have available. Bring any harvested seeds you wish to donate to the seed library. This is a great time to talk about your garden successes and less-than-successes (we all have them). This is an open event – come when you can, stay as long as you are able.

No experience necessary!   Easy and Fun!  Treats Provided!

Note: This is the same day as voting day, so if you vote at the library why not combine your trip and help the Seed Library too?

Nov 9, Saturday, 9 am -1 pm– Winter Farmer’s Market

Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Rd, White Bear Township, MN

The Winter Farmer’s Market is back again this year! Many produce vendors and educational organizations will be at the winter farmer’s market. So will the Seed Library! Come check it out and stop by the Seed Library table to say hi. I also have a game kids and adults can play for a treat.

See https://forksinthedirt.com/winter-farmers-market/ for more info.

Nov 13, Wednesday, 6:30 pm – Seed Talk - How to Start Native Plant Seeds

Lion’s Den room in the White Bear Lake library, 2150 2^nd St, White Bear Lake, MN

Learn several ways to start native plant seeds. Why do many native plant seeds need a chilling period before they will germinate? What is the winter sowing method? And how to use the winter sowing method for seeds other than native plants.

If you are interested in trying out the winter sowing method save your rinsed plastic milk/juice/water half gallon or gallon jugs. You can pick up some native plant seeds at the seed library and then all you need is some potting soil. I’ll show you how to do it at this talk.

As always, Seed Talks are really gardener discussions about a specific topic, though we do occasionally wander into other related topics. Please come and share your tips and questions!

Hope to see you at these events!

Pam