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SUMMARY:Sprout Your Success
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DESCRIPTION:Get ready to take the first step towards a successful gardenin
 g journey with our Seed Starting Success class!.\nhttps://mywpl.libnet.inf
 o/event/16556549
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p>Our expert instructor\, Mark\, will guide 
 you through the basics of starting your own seeds\, including:</p>\n<p>-Th
 e pros and cons of different seeds to start\, with a focus on early/cold w
 eather crops.<br />-The best time to sow seeds indoors and the conditions 
 needed to have them ready to plant outdoors.<br />-The life cycle of a see
 d\, from dormant to harvest.<br />-Tips for storing and testing seed viabi
 lity.<br />-The structure of seeds and the diverse conditions they need fo
 r success.<br />-DIY methods for creating your own potting soils and under
 standing store-bought options.<br />-The best types of pots and trays to u
 se. How to make soil blocks and why they are superior to plastic pots.<br 
 />-Setting up an indoor grow light system.<br />-Potting up plants and whe
 n to give up and start over.<br />-Using cold frames\, row covers\, frost 
 blankets\, and cloches to harden off plants and protect them from the elem
 ents.</p>\n<p><br />After the class\, you have the option to give your ema
 il to Mark so he can send you additional resources and information to cont
 inue your learning\, including links to economical but high-quality produc
 ts. You'll also receive any handouts and the presentation from the class.&
 nbsp\;Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to start your own seeds 
 and bring your garden to life!</p>\n<p>Mark Gostkiewicz and Naomi Niemann&
 rsquo\;s family-owned farm is next to the Wasnewski family farm on Marvin 
 Road in Colchester\, CT. Mark's passion for sustainable farming began with
  his first job at the certified organic Highland Thistle Farm in Canterbur
 y\, CT\, where he learned about holistic management and sustainable practi
 ces. He later worked at Hart's Greenhouses\, where he was inspired by the 
 successful farm business run by Dave and Joyce Hart.</p>\n<p>In 2014\, Mar
 k &amp\; his friend and co-worker\, John Woitovich started a school farm/g
 arden program at John Winthrop Middle School\, teaching students about nat
 ural processes\, organic and sustainable practices\, homesteading\, and ho
 w to care for a plant from seed to plate. This was an absolute passion pro
 ject\, but it also reinforced their drive to teach and inspire.&nbsp\;</p>
 \n<p>Want to stay in the know about all things WPL?&nbsp\;<span style="col
 or: #800080\;"><a href="https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/opt
 in?v=001GeKyUCqe0FR22K576s0xJa96N8fh33BKLroxtn4ydQiBrEcKbVUqVd4LlvW4Je5HKz
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 3D" style="color: #800080\;">Sign up for our eNewsletter</a></span>!</p>\n
 <p>Thank you to our summer programming sponsors: Cornerstone Bank\, Countr
 y Bank\, Price Chopper Golub Foundation\, AllOne Credit Union\, bankHometo
 wn\, Bob&rsquo\;s Discount Furniture\, UniBank\, Friends of the Worcester 
 Public Library\, and Worcester Public Library Foundation.</p>\n<p></p>\n<p
 ></p>\nhttps://mywpl.libnet.info/event/16556549
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