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"Winter Trees" All the complicated details of the attiring and the disattiring are completed! A liquid moon moves gently among the long branches. Thus having prepared their buds against a sure winter the wise trees stand sleeping in the cold. - William Carlos Williams |
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Have you ever wondered how to "give back" to the seed library? Join us as we gather together to package donated seed for the LTPL Grows Seed Library. Enjoy meeting and conversing with other helpers as we fill and label seed packets. Be one of the first to see and collect the new additions to the seed library! Snacks and drinks will be provided. If you have saved seeds to donate, please bring them along! |
It's January! The LTPL Seed Library cabinet is getting a facelift in anticipation of moving to the new library location! The current supply of seeds will still be available at the seed library area. Please mark how many packets you take on the clipboard. 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. To use the seed library, simply make your selections and 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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In January: - Sow seeds indoors that require a long growing time before planting outdoors: alliums, Mediterranean herbs, etc.
- Take inventory of your garden seed supply, and consider the age of the seeds. Most seed remain viable for 3-4 years if stored in a cool, dark, and dry location. Make note of seeds that need to be replenished.
- Visit the LTPL Seed Library often to see what has been added since your last visit.
- Look at seed catalogs and seed company websites for ideas for next year's garden. Request catalogs from seed companies if you prefer paper catalogs.
- Make sure houseplants are getting enough light, and adjust placement if necessary. Weak color and spindly stems mean the plant is stretching for light, so adding supplemental lighting and day length might be called for.
- Check houseplants weekly for pests. Look for tiny webs, gnats, scale, or tufts of white fuzz. Treat with an soap or neem oil solution that is safe for you and your pets.
- Check stored root vegetables weekly for quality and sprouting.
- Clean, sharpen, and oil garden tools so they are ready to use in the spring.
- Take notes about your garden while it is still fresh in your mind. What did well, what didn't, and plans for next year.
- Information and online resources for starting and saving seed can be found on the LTPL Website.
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Michigan Gardener Magazine no longer publishes a print magazine. You can still visit the Michigan Gardener website for occasional new articles and the calendar, and browse through digital back issues of the print magazine and newsletters. |
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Find more information on LTPL Grows and other resources! |
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