#PleasantvilleNY - #SeedLibrary

#MtPleasantPublicLibrary

"#GrowYourOwn garden with the help of our Seed Library—a collection of quality, regional flower and vegetable seeds that you can 'check out' for free at the Main Library.

What is a Seed Library?

A Seed Library is a collection of flower and vegetable seeds that you can 'check out' for free. Some Seed Libraries include seeds that have been saved by library patrons, or seeds donated from nurseries. We might have those sources one day at Mt. Pleasant Library, but for now we have seeds purchased from quality regional seed producers in #Maine and #AccordNY.

The purpose of a Seed Library is to encourage #SustainableGardening and #biodiversity by providing free access to seeds. These initiatives empower community members to grow their own food; learn #SeedSaving skills; preserve local, rare, or #HeirloomPlant varieties; and reduce reliance on #CommercialSeedCompanies. This helps combat seed #monocultures that threaten the world's food supply.

How does our Seed Library work?

- Go to the Gardening Special Collection at the Main Library and browse our Seed Library binder which includes details about each type of seed we offer.
- Help yourself to up to 5 seed packets per visit.
- Fill out a short form listing which seeds you took and if there are any seeds you want to request so that we can keep our Seed Library well stocked.
- Go and plant a garden!

What kind of seeds do we have?

- Vegetables, such as Amish Paste Organic Tomato, Marketmore and 76 Organic Cucumber
- Herbs, such as Genovese Basil
- Flowers, such as Purple Stem Asters, which are a great source of nectar for #bumblebees and other #pollinators in the #HudsonValley, and #SpottedJoePyeWeed, which is a native, locally sourced perennial that supports #butterfly populations
Check out our Seed Library binder for the full list of seeds we offer!"

FMI:
https://www.mountpleasantlibrary.org/index.php/collections/seed-library

#SolarPunkSunday #SeedSharing #BuildingCommunity #LibrariesRule #GYO #GardeningForPollinators #SeedLibraries

#LittleFreeLibraries are turning into '#LittleBeeLibraries' to give #pollinators a cozy place to rest

May 28, 2026

"Rachael Harms Mahlandt specializes in 'sidewalk joy.'

"For years, the #PortlandOR artist, who goes by @pdxdinorama on social media, has been helping her neighbors transform ordinary walkways, curb gardens, and front yards into colorful, interactive art installations.

"Through the Worldwide Sidewalk Joy Map, Harms Mahlandt encourages artists around the world to 'add whimsy' to their own neighborhoods with tiny #PuzzleLibraries, #WishingTrees, #ToySwaps, miniature #ArtMuseums, #PlantExchanges, #DinoDioramas — and, of course, little #FreeLibraries.

"And one of her latest additions to the list isn’t just sparking joy; it’s helping the pollinators in her neighborhood thrive.

"On May 5, Manlandt shared a video of a Little Bee Library, a #bookbox that had been transformed into a miniature garden for local pollinators to rest and recharge."

Read more:
https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/little-free-libraries-bees-book-boxes

#SolarPunkSunday #PDX #PortlandOR #GardeningForPollinators #BeeLibraries #FreeLibraries #BuildingCommunity

So, this may look like a bunch of weeds to some folks, but this is actually a budding #FoodForest in my backyard (in between the barn and our gray "garage"). There is #MilkThistle, #Raspberries, #Burdock, and the little white flowers near the ground are the #WildStrawberries I planted in that spot last year that not only took, but spread! Yay!

#SolarPunkSunday #Gardening #GardeningForPollinators #GardeningForWildlife #BackyardGardening

So, since the wild turkeys had a feast on my wildflower and native grass seeds over the septic field, I think I'll either plant them after the Spring Feasting, or just stick to clover and poppies (which would be nice as well). A bit annoyed since I provided the local wildlife with a steady supply of goodies over the winter. Gobble gobble! 🦃

#SolarPunkSunday #GardeningForPollinators #GardeningForWildlife 🤷🏼

Well, it looks like I don't have to water my plot at the #CommunityGarden for a few days. Luckily, I only planted black beans, yellow onions and some flowers (Indian Paintbrush and Blue Cornflower), but not the sunflowers. The sunflowers I planted in the #HomeGarden (and were staked up before the storm) survived, but I might have to plant more squash (mildew). The beans and corn are doing okay (the corn likes some moisture early on). We'll see what survives. Wildflower patch is doing well, and there's some Hen of the Woods action going on at one of our tree stumps (one good thing about rainy weather).

#SolarPunkSunday #Gardening #GardeningForPollinators

RE: https://social.coop/@majdal/116656988426536701

Tagging for #SolarPunkSunday! Wow!

#GardeningForPollinators #NoMowMay

So, tbh, I've never gotten my rosemary plants to bloom. Trying to plant some outdoors this year. I've done that with lavender, and it's starting to flower already!

This Low-Maintenance Herb Is The Secret To More Hummingbirds In Your Garden This Season

By Brandee Gruener
Published on May 21, 2026

"If you've noticed a hummingbird darting around the herb garden, take a look to see if your rosemary is in bloom. This Mediterranean herb can be a real hummingbird magnet. Though its small, blue blossoms may seem unassuming, hummingbirds will seek out rosemary's nectar-rich flowers."

Learn more:
https://www.southernliving.com/the-herb-that-attracts-hummingbirds-to-your-garden-11979931

#SolarPunkSunday #GardeningForPollinators #Humingbirds #GrowingRosemary

#UK - #BeeFriendly plants for every season

#FriendsOfTheEarth

"Bees and pollinators need 3 things to thrive – food, shelter and water. With some planning around the seasons, we can help our vital pollinators by growing flowers from spring to winter, and not just when the sun shines.

Use our handy guide to pollinator-friendly plants – including trees, veg, herbs and flowers – to offer a valuable source of nectar and pollen through the year.

Experiment with different shaped flowers – the tongues of bees, hover flies, moths and other pollinators vary in size – see what grows well in your garden."

https://friendsoftheearth.uk/nature/beefriendly-plants-every-season

#WorldBeeDay #SaveTheBees #GardeningForPollinators #PollinatorFriendlyPlants

I'm growing quite of few of these this year!

10 Edible Plants That Attract #Pollinators

By Robin Shreeves
Updated May 01, 2021

"While many plants are edible and even downright delicious, only some are also able to attract pollinators. Pollinators are bugs and animals that carry pollen from one plant to another, helping them to make fruit, seeds, and plant offspring. Pollinator species are essential for the natural pollination crucial to earth's ecosystems, and adding plants to your garden that attract pollinators, like bees, birds, and butterflies, can help your plants flourish without using fertilizers or other undesirable substances.

Here are 10 plants that will both attract pollinators and provide nutritious food for you and your loved ones.

1. Squash
2. Basil
3. Green Beans
4. Lavender
5. Oregano
6. Apple Tree
7. Radish
8. Dandelion
9. Sunflower
10. Honeysuckle [I would avoid consuming honeysuckle berries unless one is certain of the variety, since some varieties are toxic] "

Read more:
https://www.treehugger.com/edible-plants-that-attract-pollinators-4867843

#SolarPunkSunday #GardeningForPollinators #GrowYourOwnFood #GYO #EdibleFlowers #VegetableGarden