Seed Talk on Fall Gardening Sept 8th!

 

Hello Gardeners!

Just a quick reminder the next Seed Talk is Tuesday, September 8 at 6:30pm via Zoom. You must sign up in advance via: Seed Talk

If it tells you there are no more spots available, let me know or call the library.  

Get some ideas on what trees, flowers and bulbs are great for planting this fall. Find out when or if you should mulch plants before winter. Is it better to clean up the garden in the fall or wait until next spring?

There will be ample time for questions. Seed Talks are community get-togethers where gardeners of all skills and ages share their experiences, questions and expertise. I know at a Zoom meeting it is bit harder to feel comfortable joining in, but please feel free to contribute to the conversation!

 

How to Donate Seeds to the Seed Library

The Seed Library needs seeds!!!

In general, the seed library can use seeds from open-pollinated, non-hybrid vegetables and flowers or native plants. The plants providing the seeds must not have been cross-pollinated so that means tomatoes, peas, beans, lettuce, and native plants are the best plants to harvest seeds, though some annual flowers are also okay. If the plant is a hybrid the seeds will not come true to the original plant so the seed library cannot use them. If you are unsure about what seeds to save or how to save them, attend the next Seed Talk on seed saving October 13th.

Make sure the seeds are dry!

Please place your seeds in a paper envelope with the name of the plant, the date, your location, and your name.  Plastic encourages mold.  Make sure the envelope is sealed so that little seeds can’t escape. If you only use the glued area on the envelope flap, little seeds can escape on the edges where there is no glue. It is better to fold down the top of the envelope several times and fasten with a paper clip or staple shut.

1) Drop off the envelope of seeds at the curbside pickup area at the White Bear Lake library. Do not use the book return slot.

The librarians request that you refrain from arriving during the first two hours the library is open for curb-side pick up as it is very busy during this time. Please respect their wishes! So here are the hours you can come to donate seeds:

M: 12-8pm,   T, W: 3-8pm,   Th, F, S: 12-5pm

OR

2) Bring your envelope of seeds to a formal seed pickup day where I will be at the White Bear Lake library’s parking lot. Stay tuned--there will be more seed pickups throughout the fall.

 

Please continue to save seeds from your harvest!

Pam

 

Future Seed Talks via Zoom

Oct 13, 2020              Tues   How to Save and Package Seeds

Nov 10, 2020                        Tues   How to Start Native Plant Seeds

 

Contact info for the Seed Library:

Email: wblseedlibrary@gmail.com

Blog site: WBL Seed Library