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This article and online presentation from Grow Native Massachusetts makes the case to leave the leaves for biodiversity in your garden.
We are excited to be using Rooted in Reading grant funds to put in a number of natve plants around the library. Native plants are a critical part of the food chain and strengthen the local ecosystem.
As part of our Rooted in Reading grant, RPL is installing an example sensory garden. This small area highlights different ways to experience a garden. They can help people connect with nature and become more aware of their surroundings.
The Library will open on Sundays from 1-5 pm, starting this Sunday, October 6th.
Rooted in Reading will take place in three phases. Kicking off this fall, all gardens required planning and preparation. There is a lot to do from design to digging, from selecting plants to sowing seeds. Things that are happening for “Beneath the Surface” of Rooted in Reading
Back to school means back to classes, homework, and tests. Don’t worry – the library can help! Get access to live tutors and more with Brainfuse.
Preserve your fruit and vegetables with the Granite Canning Kit from the RPL Library of Things collection.
The votes are in, and our new grant program will be called “Rooted in Reading.” Rooted in Reading launches one year of programming, services, and greenscape improvements to establish RPL as the horticultural hub for the Town of Reading.
Check out our fall programs. There is something for everyone!