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Seed Library is Open for Business

Feb 24, 2023Cate CraneSeed Librarygarden, library

Seed Library is Open for Business The Black Mountain Booms Seed Lending Library opened for the season on Saturday, February 18 to a gathering of happy gardeners! Located towards the library’s rear entrance, the Seed Library, is FREE and open to all. We offer a great assortment of seeds plus “starter kits” while supplies last.…

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Sowing Circle Presents: Backyard Composting

Feb 9, 2023Carolina CoronaPrograms and Events, Seed Librarygarden

Sowing Circle Presents: Backyard Composting, March 11 at 11AM in the Community Room Did you know that seventy percent of the material going to landfills is organic and most of that is kitchen and yard waste that can be composted at home and returned to your soil? Join Dave Bush, Extension Master Gardener Volunteer, to…

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Get Your Garden On! – Saturday, February 18 at 2pm

Jan 12, 2023Cate CraneSeed Librarygarden, library, seed

Get Your Garden On!  Don’t Miss Seed Starting with John Bowen on Saturday, February 18 at 2pm Our 2023 Seed Library season kicks off with Master Gardener and a favorite instructor, John Bowen showing us his many tips and tricks for starting seeds and growing transplants at home.  John will bring a variety of pots and…

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A few tips for growing roses in western NC

Jul 7, 2022Cate CraneSeed Librarygarden, roses, western nc

A Few Tips for Growing Roses in Western North Carolina 1. Roses like at least 6 hours of full sun a day. 2. Roses like rich, well drained soil. 3. When it’s hot, like it is now, roses need 1 to 2 inches of water a week. 4.  Roses are not impossible to grow!  There…

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Library Gardens Featured in “Art in Bloom”

Jul 7, 2022Cate CraneFOL News, Seed Libraryevents, garden, library

Library Gardens Featured in “Art in Bloom”  Libraries and gardens are both places of learning, creativity and growth.  At the Black Mountain Library, we have a Seed Lending Library, Wildflower Pollinator Meadow, Rain Garden and Community Gardens. Come explore as part of the annual “Art in Bloom” event on Friday, July 8 and Saturday, July…

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  • Art in Bloom Features Library Gardens
  • Summer Learning Program begins June 1
  • Friends of the Library Annual Membership Gathering

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