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October
O hushed October morning mild,
Thy leaves have ripened to the fall;
Tomorrow’s wind, if it be wild,
Should waste them all.
The crows above the forest call;
Tomorrow they may form and go. O hushed October morning mild,
Begin the hours of this day slow.
Make the day seem to us less brief.
Hearts not averse to being beguiled,
Beguile us in the way you know.
Release one leaf at break of day;
At noon release another leaf;
One from our trees, one far away.
Retard the sun with gentle mist;
Enchant the land with amethyst.
Slow, slow!
For the grapes’ sake, if they were all,
Whose leaves already are burnt with frost,
Whose clustered fruit must else be lost—
For the grapes’ sake along the wall. by: Robert Frost (1874-1963) |
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In-Person Monday, October 16, 2023
at 6:30 pm So when did religious dogma fade into Western scientific protocol? Around the time of the Egyptian mummies! A fun lecture that explains everything from magic wands to herbal preserving techniques that can and are still used today. Do you want to make a mummy? Well, you can after this presentation, because your pantry probably has most of the ingredients to do so! All you will need is a body. Preferably dead. Join us for this entertaining and interesting program that is perfect for beefing up your Halloween trivia knowledge! Our speaker is Garden Designer Ed Blondin, owner of Hortulus Gardens. He is a Master Gardener with horticultural training from Michigan State University. He has worked with homeowners and corporate clients in southeast Michigan for more than 30 years. |
It's October! It is time to gather your seeds and prepare them to donate to the LTPL Seed Library! For a guide on saving seeds, consult this information sheet. Before donating, please remove seeds from seedheads or pods, and make sure they are free from excess chaff. Bring donations to the library and put in the basket on top of the seed library or give them to someone at the circulation desk. One Seed, One State: This year the MI Seed Library Network has chosen 'Grand Rapids' lettuce as the seed that will be distributed through seed libraries all over Michigan! Visit LTPL for your One Seed, One State lettuce seeds to plant this fall. |
 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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In October:  |
Learn the properties and symbolism behind over 100 kitchen ingredients so you can bring magic to every meal! |
Plant Magic: Herbalism in Real Life by Christine Buckley
This often humorous and irreverent book is an introduction to the wild world of healing herbs. Learn how to recognize and use them for treating ailments and supporting good health.
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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! |
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