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Take part in the backyard gardening hobby that's growing in popularity: experience the joy of harvesting power crops of healthy, delicious, crunchy vegetables. Register online, by phone or in-person.
Mark Lyons, an experienced vegetable gardener and gardening coach, will review the basic techniques of vegetable gardening.
Everything from site selection, soil preparation, and seed starting, through fertilization, watering, pest control, and harvesting will be covered.
Both new and experienced gardeners will learn something they can use.
The program will be held online via Zoom. You can participate by video or phone via landline, computer, or cell phone.
An email with the Zoom link will be sent one week before the program. Please do not share this program link. Interested friends and family should contact the Library for registration.
Log in 10 minutes prior to the program to check your computer connection.
A webcam and microphone may be necessary to participate fully in this interactive event. If you have one or neither of these, your participation may be limited. We understand that some participants may be uncomfortable appearing on-screen. Doing so is not mandatory for participation.
Try the books below about vegetable gardening:
Vegetable Gardening for Beginners: a Simple Guide to Growing Vegetables at Home by Jill McSheehy
Vegetable Gardening Wisdom: Daily Advice and Inspiration for Getting the Most from Your Garden
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Virtual Program | Nature & Outdoors | Home & Garden | Food & Cooking | Education |
TAGS: | Virtual Program | Nature Programs | native plants | Cooking | Adult |
The Maple Valley Branch Library is a key component of a neighborhood that finds a welcoming community gathering place within its walls. Artwork features local artists Debra Calhoun, Melissa Daubert, and the late Miller Horns, and a plaque pays tribute to poet and Maple Valley childhood customer Rita Dove. Rich book, movie, and music collections celebrate, among other genres, the extensive contribution of African-Americans to the arts, literature. In addition, the library is a hub of activity that ranges from computers and computer classes, WiFi, printing, copying, scanning and faxing, to hundreds of programs for all ages on themes as diverse as local history, book discussions, crafting, storytelling, homework help, and more.
Local non-profit groups meet at the Maple Valley Branch Library frequently, and Library staff can be found participating in events at local schools and as participants in community organizations working toward neighborhood success. Maple Valley Branch Library is the one-stop spot for education, creativity, and entertainment to suit all interests.
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