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Enjoy free gardening programs from Mentor Public Library

Posted on September 20, 2020 by MPL Comm Outreach

Hey green thumbs! We were fortunate to host Carol and Pat from the Lake County Master Gardeners earlier this week. They suggested tools and techniques that can make gardening easier and safer as you age. Gardening – like so many other … Continue reading →

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Get herb, veggie & flower seeds from Mentor Public Library

Posted on May 17, 2020 by MPL Comm Outreach

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 →

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Help the Monarch Butterfly by planting milkweed

Posted on October 27, 2019 by MPL Comm Outreach

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 →

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Get orchid advice from a master gardener

Posted on March 30, 2018 by MPL Comm Outreach

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

Posted on April 28, 2017 by MPL Comm Outreach

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 →

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