Seeds of Potential
April 04, 2019
BETHLEHEM, N.Y. – It’s time to get growing at Bethlehem Public Library. This spring, the library has begun offering a seed library featuring a variety of open-pollinated vegetables and some herbs and flowers. Seed libraries like this support sustainability and food security by allowing the community free access to the means of growing their own food.
The seed library, located at the back of the Information Desk, is self-serve with some limits on quantities. A library card is not required to participate. To get the seed library up and running, a number of gardening programs have been scheduled for both new and experienced gardeners of all ages.
On Sunday, March 31, from 2-3 p.m., Eric de Long of Foxtail Community Farm will share some tips and tricks for starting seedlings at home, including low-cost options for light, water and heat requirements. Find out how to get a head start on the growing season.
In April, farmer and author Gary Kleppel makes a return visit to the library to talk about the ways that agriculture can improve environmental quality, public health and the economy. His program, “Eden 2.0: How Farming with Nature Can Save the Food System and the Planet,” will take place Tuesday, April 16, from 7-8 p.m.
Little gardeners are invited to a “Get Growing for Earth Day” event Monday, April 22, at 2 p.m. where they’ll hear stories and learn how seeds germinate before planting some to take home. Sign up for this program online, or call (518) 439-9314.
The library is located at 451 Delaware Avenue in Delmar. Call (518) 439-9314 or visit www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org for more information.
The seed library, located at the back of the Information Desk, is self-serve with some limits on quantities. A library card is not required to participate. To get the seed library up and running, a number of gardening programs have been scheduled for both new and experienced gardeners of all ages.
On Sunday, March 31, from 2-3 p.m., Eric de Long of Foxtail Community Farm will share some tips and tricks for starting seedlings at home, including low-cost options for light, water and heat requirements. Find out how to get a head start on the growing season.
In April, farmer and author Gary Kleppel makes a return visit to the library to talk about the ways that agriculture can improve environmental quality, public health and the economy. His program, “Eden 2.0: How Farming with Nature Can Save the Food System and the Planet,” will take place Tuesday, April 16, from 7-8 p.m.
Little gardeners are invited to a “Get Growing for Earth Day” event Monday, April 22, at 2 p.m. where they’ll hear stories and learn how seeds germinate before planting some to take home. Sign up for this program online, or call (518) 439-9314.
The library is located at 451 Delaware Avenue in Delmar. Call (518) 439-9314 or visit www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org for more information.
Contact:
Kristen Roberts, Public Information Specialist
KristenR@bethpl.org, (518) 439-9314, ext. 3019
