The Heirloom Seed Library

Opens March 1

Plan for a bountiful harvest with vegetable, herb and flower seeds from the Heirloom Seed Library at the Library Station and Midtown Carnegie Branch Library.

Use your library card to check out up to four packets of seeds, instructions included. Get helpful planting tips on www.thelibrary.org/seedlibrary,

and learn how to harvest and save or pass along your heirloom seeds. You’re not required to return the seeds after your harvest, but we have resources to show you how to do it. Seed Starting Kits While supplies last, grab a Seed Starting Kit at the Library Station and Midtown Carnegie Branch Library. These seeds for tomatoes, peppers and eggplant need a longer growing season. The kits are free, no checkout required, instructions (and — surprise — dirt included!).

Kits available beginning March 1. Supplies are limited, one per household, please

Master Gardeners Q&A Saturdays, 10 a.m.

Become the master of your garden this growing season with advice from Master Gardeners of Greene County Mark and Renae Bernskoetter. Bring your burning questions for these two virtual question-and-answer-style sessions. Visit thelibrary.org/programs to register. A link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants.

• March 13: Indoor Seed Starting. Registration starts February 27.

• May 8: Composting. Registration starts April 24.

*Houseplant Hospital Saturday, April 10, 10-11:30 a.m. Have houseplants with droopy leaves or yellow spots? Staff from Wickman’s Garden Village can help. Drop in, virtually, with your plant for an expert diagnosis and learn about interesting varieties of houseplants you may want to add to your collection. Registration starts March 27; visit thelibrary.org/ programs to register. A link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants.