Hello Gardeners!
The Grow a Row project is starting!
What is the Grow a Row Project? It’s a chance for you to add seeds that are regionally grown to the seed library. Seed harvested from plants that are grown in our neck of the woods will, in time, grow better here as they become adapted to our environment. I have 25 packets of Haricot Vert bush beans and 1 partial packet of Extra Early Marvel peas. Thanks to the gardeners who participated in the Grow a Row event last year!
The idea is to plant a row of these beans or peas and let them ripen and dry on the vine. Then late in August or September, harvest the seeds and return them to the seed library. All directions for growing and harvesting the seed is attached to the special grow a row packets. These packets are on the seed table in a special box.
I hope you consider participating in this event as it is a way to continue the success of the White Bear Lake library as well as provide excellent seed for future gardeners.
Pam
Seed lists online and paper copy update: I have found it difficult to keep on top of updating the seed lists. Many seed packets have been added and many more seed packets have found new homes this month, so as soon as I update a list, it becomes out of date within days. Please peruse the seed drawers and don’t rely on the seed lists. From January 1- April 30th, over 1900 packets of seeds have found new homes! I added over 1800 packets of seeds this year too.
Gardener Get Together – Seed Talk
Wednesday, July 12th, 6:30 pm, in-person!
Come meet your fellow gardeners at this outdoor get together. We’ll talk about all things plants and gardening! Bring a lawn chair or blanket and meet outside in the boulevard area in front of the White Bear Lake library on Clark Street. In case of rain, we’ll meet inside the library in the Lion’s Den conference room. No need to register in advance.
New Library of Things for Gardeners!
The White Bear Lake library has a new option in their ‘Library of Things’ options. It contains: 1 bulb planter, 1 transplanter shovel, 1 cultivator fork, 1 trowel shovel, 1 pruner, 1 15 in. lopper,1 pruning snip, 1 weeder, 1 folding saw, 1 knee pad : mixed materials ; in box (22 in. x 15 1/2 in. x 9 1/2 in.) + contents sheet. Patrons need to be 18 or older to check this out.
Here’s a link to the kit.
Two handy charts for when to start seeds indoors and outdoors as well as the best time to transplant seedlings outside.
Note: The Twin Cities is in Zone 4 and the average last date of frost is May 10th.
From Johnny’s Selected Seeds (Note, you must enter last date of frost): start calculator
From the Farmer’s Almanac: start chart
Plant Sales
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Native Plant Expo and Market
Market: Purchase MN native plants from multiple growers. No systemic insecticides.
Expo: Learn to select and grow native plants for pollinators, wildlife, and water quality. Visit with educators and experts from conservation and environmental organizations. Get your landscaping questions answered.
Shoreview Native Plant Expo is June 10, 2023, 9am – 1pm
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Shoreview, MN
3920 Victoria St N
Shoreview, 55126 + Google Map
Oakdale Native Plant Expo is June 3, 2023, 9am – 1 pm
5000 Hadley Ave N
Oakdale, MN 55128 United States + Google Map
Contact info for the Seed Library:
Email: wblseedlibrary@gmail.com
Blog site: WBL Seed Library
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