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Common Roots Seed Library Classes

Presented by Common Roots Seed Library. Classes are held on the third Wednesday of the month from May through September, 6:00-7:00pm at the Ronning Branch Library.

Dates and Events: 

May 17: Maximizing Your Garden’s Abundance. Tips on maximizing a small space garden, including companion planting, succession planting, and trellising to make the most of the growing season.

June 21: Keeping Out Unwanted Guests. How to combat common pests and diseases in the garden.

July 19: Eating Locally, From the Garden and Beyond. Make the most of your summer garden abundance, shop the farmers' market, and other tips on increasing the amount of locally sourced food in your diet.

August 16: Seed Saving Techniques Part 1. Learn the wet seed processing method used for tomatoes, eggplant, and cucumbers. Bring a pint-size container and a tomato for a hands-on demonstration.

September 20: Seed Saving Techniques Part 2. Discussion on dry seed saving used for peas, beans, and herbs—plus a hands-on activity on cleaning and sorting seeds.