LibraryAware May garden

Banks Library Homestead Series

Susan's Garden Remodel Update

We've made a lot of progress!

Beds have been constructed, placed and filled with dirt. Planting is soon to follow.

Once the beds were made, we filled them about one third full of logs and wood.

Then we added compost until the beds were about two thirds full.

Then we added planting soil and the garden is ready to be planted! We still need mulch for around the beds and, clearly, a fence to keep the dogs out! (And the neighbor's cows) But we've gotten to my favorite part- starting to grow food!

Upcoming Events:

Plant Swap, Saturday, May 8 from 11 am to 4 pm Do you always start too many tomatoes? Are you dividing any plants this spring? Or are you hoping to get just one more variety of something? Come to the library and see what you can find!

If you have a lot of plants to share, you can drop them off Friday, May 7 between 2 and 4 pm or Saturday before 11 am.

If you are interested in getting some seed for your garden, check out our digital seed library inventory by using this link: S eed Library

Browse the offerings, which are separated into categories by sheets, and pick out what you would like. Then, e-mail those selections to us at BanksPL@WCCLS.org. Please also note if you would like us to make a substitution if the item you requested is gone. The quantity available is listed on the inventory, but some things go fast.

We will fill the selections on a first-come, first-served basis and update the inventory regularly. We will let you know by e-mail when the items are ready and you can pick them up either in the library or curbside.

Questions? Send us an e-mail at BanksPL@WCCLS.org or give us a call at 503 324-1382

Happy Gardening!