Join Linn County Master Gardeners at the H iawatha Public Library every Tuesday evening in February for our Free Libr ary Talks! Knowledgeable Master Gardeners present on a variety of topics t hat will help you get prepared for spring and the upcoming gardening seaso n! Discover new ideas and learn research-based gardening practices. These talks are free to attend and great for everyone from total beginners to se asoned gardeners.
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February 6th: Our Native Bee with Karla Mc
Grail
- Learn about our vital but often overlooked native bees. Disco
ver how you can alter your landscaping practices to help ensure their surv
ival. Plus\, make yourself a functional and decorative native bee house. A
ll materials provided.
February 13th: Weaving Plant Collecti
ons into Your Garden with Wanda Lunn
- Learn how to organize your gar
den for all season beauty! Learn easy ways to mix height\, color\, and blo
oming time of your favorite garden perennials.
February 20th
: Simply Seeds with Kari Pohl
- Discover everything you need to know
about seeds\, from starting to saving. Also\, learn how to get into contac
t with other seed savers and seed libraries.
February 27th:
Growing For Your Community\; Culturally Appropriate Foods with Emmaly Rens
haw
- Explore culturally appropriate food for immigrant communities w
ho are new to Linn County. Not only does this improve food access in our c
ommunity but can add beautiful biodiversity to your garden.