Garden Smarter Series begins on January 9 at Calvert Library Prince Frederick (press release)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

December 21, 2015                                                                                                                                                                        

Robyn Truslow

410-535-0291

 

Time to Think About Your Garden!

 

 

With the wacky weather this winter, you might have volunteer cilantro sprouting in your garden and are still eating broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and greens!  Usually, this is the quiet time of year for gardeners when you are perusing seed catalogs and planning your layout.  Regardless, it is a great time of year to take advantage of the Garden Smarter series hosted at Calvert Library and led by the Calvert County Master Gardeners. The first session is Saturday, January 9 at 10am at Calvert Library Prince Frederick and Lucy Muehleisen will be teaching “Companion Planting.”  No, that’s not growing your own soul mate…but it is creating synergy for your plants.  You will learn about positive symbiotic crop relationships, how to keep insect pests away while attracting beneficial insects, how to enhance the health of garden soil and generally how to grow great tasting vegetables.  Each Garden Smarter workshop is free to the public and there are often wonderful giveaways.  For instance, on Saturday, January 23 at Calvert Library Prince Frederick from 10am to 1pm, there will be a seed swap.  Whether you saved seeds from your garden, have leftovers from seed packets, or are looking for seeds, the 2nd Annual Calvert Seed Swap is the place to be! Plants and cuttings welcome. Heirloom seeds especially welcome.  Please be sure to carefully label your gathered seeds with as much detail as you can.  Back by popular demand, Bill Santiff will host a workshop on how to build an Herb Spiral on January 30.  This is just the first month of a year of great workshops held in various locations throughout the county. Check out the library website (calvert.lib.md.us/gardensmarter.html) for the whole schedule and put your favorites on the calendar.

 

If you are growing your own food, you are probably a foodie and possibly a locavore so you might also be interested in joining Calvert Eats Local. You can join for free by contacting Robyn Truslow at Calvert Library Prince Frederick at 410-535-0291.  The winter potluck is Monday, January 25 at 6:30pm.  Bring your plate, utensils, cup and napkin for a truly “green” experience!

 

For details, call Robyn Truslow at 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

 

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Photo:  Master Gardeners RT West and Jim McVey teach about salad boxes.

 

 

Robyn Truslow

Public Relations Coordinator

Calvert Library

850 Costley Way

Prince Frederick, MD  20678

410-535-0291

410-535-3022 (fax)

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