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Tag Archives: seed library
Get herb, veggie & flower seeds from Mentor Public Library
Update: Our Main and Headlands Branches will reopen with limited hours and additional safety measures on Monday, June 8. Click here for details. Starting Monday, May 18, you can pick up books, movies, music and other items from the drive-thru at our Main … Continue reading
Help the Monarch Butterfly by planting milkweed
Ohio pollinators are in trouble. The populations of many pollinators like bees and and butterflies are declining because of habitat loss. One threatened species is the Monarch butterfly. This colorful visitor migrates to our region in the late summer each year. But you can help them … Continue reading
Get orchid advice from a master gardener
Lake County Master Gardener Susan Cowling offered advice on caring for orchids when she visited earlier this month. She makes recommendations for watering, light, humidity, fertilizer, and potting the lovely (and surprisingly hardy) plants. She also suggests some lovely starter … Continue reading
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5 notes for using native plants in your gardens & landscaping
Listen, we all love tulips. But you can create problems when you fill your gardens and yards with non-native plants. You: decrease space for native plants. drive out native animal species, especially pollinators like birds, bees, and butterflies. make gardening … Continue reading
Tea-making tips from an expert
Master herbalist Sarah Hurt taught a free class about tea on Saturday at our library. She explained how you can combine common herbs and spices to create unique flavors. For aficionados who couldn’t attend, here are some of Hurt’s recommendations on how to add different tastes and … Continue reading
