Spring Gardening Checklist and Upcoming Events
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Spring is coming fast, and we can't wait for another sunny growing season in Michigan!
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Explore Cromaine's Vegetable and Sensory Gardens, with Recipes!
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In this special blog post, our Community Relations Coordinator Shelby walks us through the sensory and vegetable garden beds near the South Lawn of the Library. Learn about the plants she and Librarian Loni are growing in the gardens, as
Get Inspired! Earth Day 2024
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In this special blog post, our Community Relations Coordinator, Shelby shares some simple yet impactful ideas for celebrating Earth Day and making a difference for the environment. Learn about ways to reduce plastic waste and food waste, how to pursue simple garden projects that support local wildlife, and more!
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Oyster Mushrooms and the Cromaine Garden
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Have you seen the beautiful golden oyster mushrooms growing in the Cromaine vegetable garden?
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Thinking Sustainably: Medicinal Plant Salves
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As we’re winding our way through midsummer, there are lots of ways to stay involved with our gardens while we anticipate the coming harvest.
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Thinking Sustainably: Wild Edible and Medicinal Plants
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Here are some common weeds wild edible plants that you’re likely to encounter in your landscape this spring and summer, and why they might be worth keeping around depending on where you find them.
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Thinking Sustainably: A Love Letter to Kombucha
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Ah, kombucha. A weird little potion that is as refreshing and energizing as it is flavorful.
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Thinking Sustainably: Simmer Pots
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Simmer pots do not come with many safety warnings, but there are a few things to keep in mind when boiling your favorite ingredients on the stove.
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Thinking Sustainably: Fire Cider
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As we move into the cooler months of the year, I like to turn to a few favorite remedies to keep my immune system healthy. I stay hydrated, enjoy lots of hearty soups, and am sure to head to the woods often to enjoy the changing of the seasons-- and this year, I’ve begun making fire cider!
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Thinking Sustainably: Growing Garlic
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Since garlic planted in Fall typically yields bigger, more flavorful garlic cloves, Fall is the perfect time to learn how to do it for a summertime harvest next year!
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Thinking Sustainably: Growing Squash
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Pumpkin season is almost here, and with it comes gourds of every size, shape, and purpose.
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Thinking Sustainably: The Function of Flowers
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This month, I want to spend some time appreciating the many benefits that flowers have to offer, both in our gardens and on our plates.
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Thinking Sustainably: Save the Soil!
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If you’ve ever struggled with unhealthy plants, rampant pests, and other common gardening issues, you may want to take a look at what your plants are growing in. Soil is the foundation of a healthy garden!
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