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December Shut the door, and close the blind:
We shall have the bitter wind,
We shall have the dreary rain
Striving, driving at the pane.
Send the ruddy fire-light higher;
Draw your easy chair up nigher;
Through the winter, bleak and chill,
We may have our summer still. Here are poems we may read,
Pleasant fancies to our need:
Ah, eternal summer-time
Dwells within the poet's rhyme! All the birds' sweet melodies
Linger in these songs of his;
And the blossoms of all ages
Waft their fragrance from his pages. Excerpt from the poem “December”
by: Ina Donna Coolbrith (1841-1928) |
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Monday, December 4, 2023 at 6:30 pm
Learn how to use the rhythms of the winter season to sow and grow seeds of perennials, hardy annuals, trees, shrubs, and native plants that require a cold period in order to germinate. This method uses natural light and cold and items already found in your home or recycle bin. No need to purchase special equipment. It is the perfect way to get a head start on your garden during the long winter months! |
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It's December! The LTPL Seed Library is open for business all year long with seasonally appropriate seeds added on an ongoing basis. As we enter the colder months of winter, we turn our attention to native plants, perennials, wildflowers, trees, and shrubs that need a cold period before they will germinate. Look for new additions to the seed library just ahead of the upcoming program on "Winter Sowing" that will be held on Monday, December 4, at 6:30 pm. The mission of the seed library is to promote gardening and encourage sustainability through seed saving. The seeds are available at no cost to you. Although it is not required, we hope that you will attempt to save seeds from your crops and return them to the seed library to help keep it self-sustaining. First time users of the Seed Library need to register. You may do so with this form or in-person at the seed library. Once you have registered, you log your initials and number of packets taken on the clipboard. The clipboard and instructions are on top of the Seed Library cabinet.
Gardening handouts are available at the Seed Library and also on the LTPL Grows Webpage, along with informative videos! |
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Jewell examines the culture and life cycle of seeds from a scientific, economic, and cultural perspective. |
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Michigan Gardener Magazine will only be published once in May 2023. While all copies for this year have been distributed, you can visit the Michigan Gardener website for all of their newsletters and blog posts, and browse through digital back issues of the print magazine. |
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Find more information on LTPL Grows and other resources! |
Visit and "like" for gardening news, tips and upcoming events. |
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