TAG: gardening
From Garden to Plate: Fresh Produce Swaps, Helpful Classes & Resources
Posted in News on July 31, 2024 at 5:25 am
Throughout the months of August and September, you can bring in extra produce (fresh only) from your garden to share with others in the community and take home something different from another garden. Also check out upcoming gardening programs, staff picked booklists, and online resources for gardening. […]
Tags: adults, booklists, books, food, gardening, produce, produce swap, seed library, seed saving
June Brings Expo ’74 Conversations, Gardening, Hiking, Creative Activities & More
Posted in News on May 22, 2024 at 6:00 am
There's a lot going on at our libraries and out in the community in June. See what new adventures and experiences you can find. […]
Tags: adults, business, dementia, events, expo 74, gardening, hikes
Ways to Enjoy Nature & the Outdoors with Birdwatching, Beekeeping & Gardening
Posted in Explore and Discover, News on February 22, 2024 at 6:00 am
If you’d like to start thinking about spring, planning for your garden, and exploring more of what nature has to offer, then the library has a full slate of programs this spring to help you enjoy the outdoors—including your own backyard. You can enjoy birdwatching, beekeeping, and gardening events that will... […]
Tags: adults, beekeeping, bees, birds, birdwatching, gardening, hiking, nature, outdoors
Fall Gardening & Seed Libraries: Helpful Tips, Masterful Resources & Great Books
Posted in Explore and Discover on September 6, 2023 at 6:00 am
September is a great time to start getting your garden ready for the long winter ahead and the coming spring. Our Fall Garden Cleanup class in September is an informative class led by Master Gardener Steve Nokes. He discusses the importance of fall cleanup in the garden, along with easy steps to get it all done. Plus check out these books and onlin […]
Tags: adults, books, community, fall, food, gardeners, gardening, gardens, Master Gardeners, resources, winter
Take & Give Seed Library
Posted in Explore and Discover, News on August 29, 2023 at 2:45 pm
Seed Library Locations Our Seed Library locations are: Check for gardening programs on our online events calendar. How Seed Libraries Work You borrow from a selection of heirloom vegetable, herb, and flower seeds during the year, plant them in your garden, and watch them grow. When it’s time to harvest, collect some seeds to bring […]
Tags: classes, events, flowers, food, fruit, gardener, gardening, growing, herbs, seed lending, seed libraries, seed library, urban farming, vegetables
Helpful Spring Gardening Programs, Informative Books & the Latest from the Master Gardeners
Posted in Explore and Discover on April 11, 2023 at 6:00 am
By Crystal Miller Spring is upon us and that means there’s a new crop of gardening programs on offer at our libraries, fresh gardening books on our shelves, and seed libraries to visit. Our long-time community partner, the WSU Extension Spokane County Master Gardeners, has been presenting gardening programs and hosting a plant clinic at […]
Tags: bonsai, container, farming, garden, gardening, Master Gardeners, plants, programs, pruning, seed libraries, seed library, seeds, spring, swaps, urban, vegetables
Growing Your Garden with Resources for Seed Saving & Our Seed Libraries
Posted in Explore and Discover on August 31, 2022 at 6:00 am
By Abra Cole If you’re a gardener, this time of year usually means two things: it’s seed saving time and we’re due to get our fall crops planted. This summer has been a little strange for many Inland Northwest gardeners. The heat came later than usual, and it was preceded by unusually large amounts of […]
Tags: books, gardening, how to, seed libraries, seed saving
Grow Your Garden: Borrow & Share Seeds at Our Seed Libraries
Posted in Explore and Discover on March 3, 2022 at 7:00 am
By Gwendolyn Haley Spokane County is a community of gardeners, and the movement is growing. Last year, the library distributed over 2,000 seed packets to community members through our seed libraries, helping people discover the joy of growing their own food. What Is a Seed Library? A seed library is run for the benefit of […]
Tags: adults, community, food, gardening, seed libraries, seed library, seed saving, teens, tweens, urban farming
Civic Lab Online: Water Conservation & Gardening
Posted in Explore and Discover, News on April 1, 2021 at 6:00 am
About Civic Lab Online Civic Lab Online provides information on issues facing our community for you to explore. Take a look at thought-provoking materials for teens and adults that allow us to engage in open conversation and grow together as a community. You’ll find all past topics on the Civic Lab Online web page. Water Conservation […]
Tags: adults, civic lab, community, Discussion, gardening, rain barrels, teens, tips, water conservation
Winter preparation for your spring garden
Posted in Explore and Discover on February 17, 2021 at 9:00 am
BY ABRA COLE Gardening season is fast approaching. Whether you’re planning your second or first pandemic garden, or if you’ve been gardening for years, the library is here for you! Late winter is an ideal time for garden planning. It may be too early to start seeds in the still-frozen soil, but it’s not too […]
