TAG: xeriscape
Exploration in September: Native Plants, Business Security, 3D Printing, LEGO, Medicare & Stories
Posted in News on August 23, 2022 at 6:00 am
Adults can explore adding native plants into their gardens, find out about their Medicare Open Enrollment needs, and drop in to see the 3D printer and The Studio at Spokane Valley. Parents, grandparents, caregivers, and teachers get a sneak peek at the latest picture books and can learn ways to incorporate music, singing, and movement when reading […]
Tags: 3D printing, adults, businesses, caregivers, drought, early learning, entrepreneurs, gardening, kids, LEGO, Master Gardeners, Medicare, parents, picture book chat, seniors, small businesses, STEM, stories, storytime, teachers, teens, The Studio, tweens, xeriscape
3 Easy Gardening Projects to Tackle This Spring, Plus Helpful Programs for Gardeners
Posted in Explore and Discover on February 16, 2022 at 6:00 am
These three gardening projects for the 2022 season are a bit more urban in nature than for those with vegetable gardens: dividing perennials, adding a second rain barrel, and creating a container herb garden. Check out the library's gardening resources & upcoming programs to see your projects come to life. […]
Tags: digital library, digital resources, DIY, drought, drought adapted, drought resistant, drought tolerant, garden, gardening, landscape, nature, programs, projects, seed libraries, xeriscape
Drought-tolerant yard project: Researching, planning, digging & planting
Posted in Explore and Discover on October 7, 2020 at 6:00 am
By Jane Baker I didn’t mow the front yard all summer. This is just one of the benefits of installing a drought-tolerant landscape, a project I started researching in 2018 and took on in 2019. In creating a new landscape, especially one without grass, I learned a lot about plants, climate, and drainage, but the […]
Tags: drought, drought adapted, drought resistant, drought tolerant, garden, gardening, landscape, nature, xeriscape
