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Get Growing!
Check out seeds from the Anderson Main Library beginning March 1 when the Seed Library reopens for spring. The Seed Library allows library cardholders to check out up to five seed packets at a time, no returns necessary. The Seed Library is made possible by a partnership between the Anderson County Library System and the Anderson County Soil and Water Conservation District and aims to foster and engage Anderson residents of all ages in food and environmental sustainability.
How it works:
March 2021
What’s Inside Get Growing: Tweens: Microgreens Teens: Seed Bombs Adults: Felt Flower Bookmark and Seed Bomb Take & Make Kits
1. Check out up to five seed packets with your library card. Virtual Trivia: Each seed packet contains multiple seeds. See a list of seeds available at www. Roman Mythology andersonlibrary.org/seed-library 2. Plant and see what grows. For help with growing, gardening guides and books are available to check out from Take ‘n Make for Kids: the library or find additional information from Clemson Cooperative Extension’s Edible Destruction Home and Garden Center online at hgic.clemson.edu. 3. No returns! Virtual Storytime on Keep what you grow. Share pictures of your garden or harvest Facebook & Youtube on social media with #AndersonSeedLibrary
Grow more with these activities: Tweens: Grab and go microgreens kits are available March 8.
Tweens and Teens: Make seed bombs on Thursday, March 11 at 4:30pm (virtual event) Adults: Get a Take and Make kit to craft a felt flower bookmark or your own wildflower seed bomb. Look for the Creative Crafters tutorial for felt flower bookmarks March 9 on the Library’s Facebook page.
AVAILABLE FREE WITH YOUR LIBRARY CARD
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