In preparation for Kitchener Public Library’s annual Plant Swap, we’ve put together a list of resources and activities to help gardeners. These resources are for gardeners growing in tilled beds, on apartment balconies and everywhere in between!
Online Resources:
- What is Companion Planting? – Farmer’s Almanac
- Ontario’s Plant Hardiness Zone Map – PlantMaps.com
- Going Wild for Native Plants – OntarioNature.org
- DIY Cold Frame Plans – Epic Gardening
- Setting up a Balcony Garden – Toronto Master Gardeners
- High Balcony Garden Recommendations – Toronto Master Gardeners
- Boulevard Gardens – Network of Nature
- Recommendations for Boulevard Plantings in Kitchener – LoveMyHood.ca
- Boulevard Beautification Guide – LoveMyHood.ca
- Backyard Tree Planting – Reep Green Solutions Inc.
Plant Identifier Apps:
Plant identifier apps help you figure out what’s growing in your garden. Below are some options that you can download on your mobile device.
Get Artistic!
Use a piece of packing tape to make a sticky bracelet. Go for a walk or explore your garden. Collect items to add to your bracelet, such as seeds, flowers and leaves.
Create butterflies with petals and leaves. Find matching items and arrange them to look like butterfly wings. Draw your own butterfly body or use an online template. Once you’re happy with your design, glue down the petals.
What’s growing at Kitchener Public Library?
Learn about Central Library’s 85 Green initiatives! Visit the Learning Garden in the courtyard, which is now open for the summer season. You can also see our beehives located on the green roof. Head up to Level 2 and see the bees through the windows. Interested in more 85 Green? There are lots of upcoming programs to keep you busy all season long.