Spring Gardening at the Library
Everyone kills plants. It’s true. Every gardener who has success with plants has stories they could share about plants that haven’t thrived. Don’t let past plant frustration keep you from exploring gardening and having fun. having the garden of your dreams. Anyone can grow a beautiful and prosperous garden.
The Library can help! We have many programs and resources for both beginners and seasoned planters. Poudre Libraries is the space to be a green thumb!
Harmony Plant Library
Want to start your own indoor plant oasis? Head over to Harmony Library and browse the Plant Library. The popular service offers free plants or cuttings to anyone interested in starting or adding to their plant collection.
“There’s no better way to connect with your community than by taking a plant you’ve cared for and sharing it with someone who will nurture it further,” says Heidi Kunkel, librarian at Harmony Library.
Spring Gardening at the Library
Everyone kills plants. It’s true. Every gardener who has success with plants has stories they could share about plants that haven’t thrived. Don’t let past plant frustration keep you from exploring gardening and having fun. having the garden of your dreams. Anyone can grow a beautiful and prosperous garden.
The Library can help! We have many programs and resources for both beginners and seasoned planters. Poudre Libraries is the space to be a green thumb!
Harmony Plant Library
Want to start your own indoor plant oasis? Head over to Harmony Library and browse the Plant Library. The popular service offers free plants or cuttings to anyone interested in starting or adding to their plant collection.
“There’s no better way to connect with your community than by taking a plant you’ve cared for and sharing it with someone who will nurture it further,” says Heidi Kunkel, librarian at Harmony Library.
“Each leaf and branch shared at the Plant Library is a small branch reaching out to more community members.” The plant library is self-sustaining, replenishing its inventory through community contributions. Customers donate plant cuttings, while the library provides soil, pots, and care instructions.
Gardening Programs
Poudre Libraries has many opportunities for you to cultivate your green thumb. Visit the full calendar of events.
Master Gardener Class: Gorgeous Groundcovers for Preventing Weeds
Friday, May 2
12:00 – 1:00 PM, Council Tree Library
Master Gardener Class: Gardening the Ergonomic Way
Friday, May 9
12:00 – 1:00 PM, Council Tree Library
Explore the Nectary Pollinator & Sensory Garden
Thursday, May 15
4:00 – 5:00 PM, The Nectary Pollinator & Sensory Garden
This program takes place outdoors in the garden in south lot at 301 E. Olive St.
Etegami in the Garden
Friday, May 30
4:00 – 5:30 PM, The Nectary Pollinator & Sensory Garden
This program takes place outdoors in the garden in south lot at 301 E. Olive St. Registration required.
Grow Your Knowledge
The Library has a great online resource for gardeners called Hobbies & Crafts Resource Center. The platform includes a wide variety of eBooks, magazines, reference books, and project plans on topics ranging from gardening with deer to vegetable gardening to sprouting seeds with a children’s garden. Whatever you might be looking for, start with the Home & Garden section.
Access the online databases and learning platforms to get started or visit the Library in person and browse the rows of gardening books.
