Library Blog

Have you seen the beautiful golden oyster mushrooms growing in the Cromaine vegetable garden?

In early April, we had the pleasure of welcoming Andrew Fleszar from the Michigan Mushroom Hunters to the Library for a special presentation about foraging, cooking, and gardening wild mushrooms!

As we spring towards another season of summer reading, your local library bookworms on staff are thrilled to dive into some new books!

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.

Take a nostalgic dive back in time with us as we explore the Cromaine train and how it came to be!

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.

Did you know that March is not only National Reading Month– it’s also National PEANUT Month?! It's time to celebrate this versatile little snack with some shelled peanuts, peanut butter, peanut candy.... and a party?

This week, Cromaine staff shared some recipes that made it into their personal cookbooks recently. From Swedish pot roast to a variety of soups, pasta dishes, and desserts, Cromaine has you covered if you’re looking for some new recipes to liven up your kitchen this winter!

Ah, kombucha. A weird little potion that is as refreshing and energizing as it is flavorful.

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.

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!

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!

Pumpkin season is almost here, and with it comes gourds of every size, shape, and purpose.

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.

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!