Hello Gardeners
Wait! I wasn’t done working in my gardens yet!
Yes, that snow was not appreciated. I’m sure it will melt this coming week, but still, way too early.
But it’s not too early to start thinking of your gardens for next year and what do gardens start with? Seeds!
Come help package seeds for the White Bear Lake Seed Library! It will take your mind off the inevitable winter weather.
Seed Packaging at the White Bear Lake library, Wednesday, November 8 from 6-8 pm.
No experience necessary. Very easy to do and fun. Come join your fellow gardeners and help the Seed Library. No need to register for this event. Come anytime between 6-8 pm. Note that the library closes at 8pm.
If you can’t make it and still want to help package seeds, I can make up a bag of seeds and supplies for you to do at home that you can pick up and drop off at the library. Just send me an email: wblseedlibrary@gmail.com
Those of you who grew beans for the Grow-a-Row project, I’m guessing your bean pods are dry or getting there soon. When the pods are dry, remove the beans and place in a paper envelope. Label the envelope Grow-A-Row and drop it in the plastic bin on the seed library table. Thank you!
The seed library is taking seeds from peas, beans, lettuce, tomatoes and native plants. Now is a great time to donate seeds, especially ripe native plant seeds. Most native plants germinate better if allowed to over winter, so donating seeds now will allow the seed library to have plenty for gardeners to sow this late fall season. See info about winter sowing below. Most of the native plants offered by the seed library are beneficial to pollinators!
Upcoming Events:
Winter Market – Farmer’s Saturday Nov 11, 10-1pm, Normandy Park Education Center
2482 County Road F East, White Bear Lake MN 55110
The White Bear Lake Seed Library will be at this market!
Twenty+ local food vendors will be sharing locally grown and crafted items including meats, cheese, eggs, micro greens, and maple syrup. Many locally preserved options, like jams, jellies, sauces, sauerkraut, and kombucha will be available. Great gifting options such as soaps, and specialty hand crafted goods as well.
This year they are back partially inside, as our community has requested! The majority of vendors will be inside, along with our community booths and the Senior Center Craft Corner. They’ll be offering monthly classes as well!
See Winter FM for more information.
Seed Talk – Tuesday Nov 14, 6:30 pm via Zoom
How to Easily Start Native Plant Seeds
An easy and successful way to start native plant seeds is using the winter sowing method. Many native plant seeds need a period of stratification (a cold, moist period aka 'winter') to break dormancy. You can help this process using a simple gallon jug at home. Learn how to use the winter sowing method and have an abundance of hardy seedlings come spring for your garden.
Seed Talks are discussions with community members led by Horticulturist, lifelong gardener and one of the White Bear Lake Seed Library founders: Pam Larson Frink
Registration is required and will close 3 hours prior to the event.
University of MN 2024 ProHort Core Course
The ProHort Core Course
offers comprehensive horticulture knowledge that homeowners, hobbyists, and
professionals can use to transform their gardens. Now
conveniently offered online, the ProHort Core Course unlocks the same
trusted training that Master Gardener Volunteers receive. The ProHort Core
Course is developed and created by University of Minnesota Extension, and
offered through the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.
14
Horticulture modules
ProHort Core Course modules can be completed online, and at-your-own-pace.
There is a knowledge quiz at the end of each module:
- Botany & Horticulture
- Soils, Composting & Fertilizers
- Herbaceous Plants
- Woody Plants
- Lawn Care
- Weeds
- Growing Vegetables
- Growing Fruit
- Indoor Plants
- Integrated Pest Management
- Plant Pathology
- Plant Diagnostics
- Entomology
- Living with Wildlife
Course opens Jan. 11,
2024
Registered participants will receive an email with the Course login
instructions and details from the Course Coordinator on January 10, 2024. If
you have questions or challenges with accessing or navigating the online course
on or after January 11, the Coordinator is available to assist you!
How it works
Complete each module and quiz at-your-own-pace. Earn a Certificate of
Completion by passing each of the 14 online knowledge quizzes that are
available after each module. You may also choose to attend optional live
sessions including a Meet-and-Greet with the Coordinator and Q&A sessions
with guest experts (included in the course fee).
Busy schedule?
No problem, the online course is self-paced, and you will have access to
complete all the online information, modules, and quizzes through December
2024. Expect an average of 40 to 60 hours to complete all the course material
and quizzes.
Registration Deadline: January 9, 2024
Pam
Contact info for the Seed Library:
Email: wblseedlibrary@gmail.com
Blog site: WBL Seed Library
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