05 21, 2023

Talking honeybees at Mentor Public Library

By |2023-05-12T11:44:26-04:00May 21, 2023|

Discover why pollinators are important and what you can do to help them during a free program with the Lake County Master Gardeners at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 3, at our Main Branch.

This program is open to both gardeners and anyone interested in making their home more welcoming to honeybees. Due to limited space, registration is required. Sign up online or call us at 440-255-8811 ext. 1.

Two more tips for any gardeners out there:

  1. Did you know that you can get free veggie, flower, and herb seeds from our Seed Library? Check out our collection  the next time you visit our Main Branch. Borrow up to 15 packets of seeds per season.
  2. Visit our YouTube channel for more gardening and horticulture programs — including several from our friends and partners, the Lake County Master Gardeners.
05 10, 2023

Meet Us in the Garden: Companion Planting for your Garden

By |2023-05-08T13:12:33-04:00May 10, 2023|

Lake County Master Gardener Phyllis C. Harbor explains why some plants thrive when grown together. Then she recommends friends (and foes) that can improve (or undermine) your vegetable garden. What will encourage and protect your tomatoes, green beans, carrot, and peppers?

Hint: Get some nasturtium and marigolds.

You can visit our YouTube channel for more gardening and horticulture programs.

The Meet Us in the Garden series continues on Saturday, June 3, with a talk about honeybees.

Two more tips for any gardeners out there:

  1. Did you know that you can get free veggie, flower, and herb seeds from our Seed Library? Check out our collection  the next time you visit our Main Branch. Borrow up to 15 packets of seeds per season.
  2. You should also check out the special collection from Holden Forests & Gardens’ Corning Library available at our Main Branch. In addition to a gorgeous arboretum in Kirtland, Holden also has a spectacular collection of gardening, horticulture, environmental and botany books at Corning Library within its arboretum. Dozens of Corning Library’s books are now available to borrow at our Main Branch. Thanks to a partnership between libraries, you can use your cards to check out books from this special collection. Our typical lending rules apply.
03 18, 2023

Growing Fruit Trees with Master Gardeners

By |2023-03-09T13:22:03-05:00March 18, 2023|

Lake County Master Gardener Sally Pribicevic explains how to turn a small yard — hers is less than an acre — into an orchard that overflows with berry bushes and fruit trees.

She uses the espalier and cordon methods to achieve her bounty. And so can you!

The next talk in the Master Gardeners’ Meet Me in the Garden series is at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 1. They’ll be discussing everything asparagus. You can register online or by calling us at 440-255-8811 ext. 1.

You can visit our YouTube channel for more gardening and horticulture programs.

Two more tips for any gardeners out there:

  1. Did you know that you can get free veggie, flower, and herb seeds from our Seed Library? Check out our collection  the next time you visit our Main Branch. Borrow up to 15 packets of seeds per season.
  2. You should also check out the special collection from Holden Forests & Gardens’ Corning Library available at our Main Branch. In addition to a gorgeous arboretum in Kirtland, Holden also has a spectacular collection of gardening, horticulture, environmental and botany books at Corning Library within its arboretum. Dozens of Corning Library’s books are now available to borrow at our Main Branch. Thanks to a partnership between libraries, you can use your cards to check out books from this special collection. Our typical lending rules apply.
11 19, 2022

Creating Winter Habitats for Animals with your Garden

By |2022-11-15T10:15:56-05:00November 19, 2022|

Discover how you can transform your garden into a winter haven for pollinators like birds and insects, as well as other animals including mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. Master Gardener Susan Cowling explains how. And the best part is it probably involves LESS work than you’re already doing.

You can visit our YouTube channel for more gardening and horticulture programs.

Two more tips for any gardeners out there:

  1. Did you know that you can get free veggie, flower, and herb seeds from our Seed Library? Check out our collection  the next time you visit our Main Branch. Borrow up to 15 packets of seeds per season.
  2. You should also check out the special collection from Holden Forests & Gardens’ Corning Library available at our Main Branch. In addition to a gorgeous arboretum in Kirtland, Holden also has a spectacular collection of gardening, horticulture, environmental and botany books at Corning Library within its arboretum. Dozens of Corning Library’s books are now available to borrow at our Main Branch. Thanks to a partnership between libraries, you can use your cards to check out books from this special collection. Our typical lending rules apply.
10 8, 2022

How to Make an Old Garden Look New

By |2022-10-03T10:49:20-04:00October 8, 2022|

A trio of Lake County Master Gardeners share their experiences with revitalizing an old garden. They offer both general guidelines and unique insights that can guide you when renovating your landscape!

You can visit our YouTube channel for more gardening and horticulture programs.

Three more tips for any gardeners out there:

  1. Noelle Akin from Petitti Garden Centers will share helpful tips for everyone looking to easily maintain their indoor plants year round. The talk will be at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 12, at our Main Branch and is open to all. Due to limited space, registration is required. Sign up on our website or call us at 440-255-8811 ext. 1.
  2. Did you know that you can get free veggie, flower, and herb seeds from our Seed Library? Check out our collection  the next time you visit our Main Branch. Borrow up to 15 packets of seeds per season.
  3. You should also check out the special collection from Holden Forests & Gardens’ Corning Library available at our Main Branch. In addition to a gorgeous arboretum in Kirtland, Holden also has a spectacular collection of gardening, horticulture, environmental and botany books at Corning Library within its arboretum. Dozens of Corning Library’s books are now available to borrow at our Main Branch. Thanks to a partnership between libraries, you can use your cards to check out books from this special collection. Our typical lending rules apply.

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