A biodiverse selection of plants in our ga rdens and landscapes is essential\, but how do you choose from the vast ar ray of plants that are available to us? You can create a firm foundation b y starting with or adding keystone plants. By planting oaks\, goldenrods\, and asters you offer ecosystem benefits to wildlife and to yourself. On t he other hand\, there are invasive plants &ndash\; plants that cause envir onmental and economic harm &ndash\; that you need to reject and eject from your garden. You&rsquo\;ve heard about Amur honeysuckle and Callery pear\ , but there are many others that are just as persistent. Join us for a pre sentation by Debra Knapke and discover what should and should not be in yo ur garden.
\nAbout the Presenter:
\nAfter two other careers\, in 1992 Debra Knapke turned her avocatio n of plant study and gardening into her full-time career. Known as &ldquo\ ;The Garden Sage&rdquo\;\, Debra is passionate about gardening\, sustainab le garden design and the natural world\, and enjoys sharing knowledge thro ugh her writing\, public speaking\, and garden consulting in the private a nd public sectors. She has served on various local and national committees and boards that focus on education\, the environment\, and sustainability . She has championed those passions during her two-year term (2014-2016) a s Honorary President of the Herb Society of America and as the Co-Chair of the Sustainability Committee of GardenCommn. In addition\, she mentored t he future of the landscape industry at Columbus State Community College fo r 24 years. She loves being a gardener and has packed an amazing variety o f perennials\, trees\, shrubs\, and edible plants onto the 2/3-acre lot su rrounding her home.
\nLibrary Parking &\; Entrance Inform ation:
\nWhile the library's main entrance is under constru ction\, we remain open. Clear signage will guide visitors to a temporary\, fully accessible entrance via a ramp in the southeast alley\, leading to the dock entrance.
\nThe library \;parking \;lot also remain s open\, with temporary entry and exit available via \;Euclaire Avenue only. \;Parking \;may be limited\, so we encourage you to arrive early and use street \;parking \;on Euclaire\, Mound\, and other n earby streets.
\nFor more information about the Outdoor Reading Room project\, visit \;www.BexleyLibrary.org/ORR.
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