Tips for Successful Vegetable and Organic Gardening

LONG VALLEY - Washington Township Public Library will host "Vegetable Garden Planning for Community Gardens" on Thursday, February 21 at 7 p.m. Community Gardeners & those interested in organic gardening practices will benefit from this presentation. Master Gardener Brian Monaghan will address the key issues and choices in planning, planting and caring for your community garden plot with emphasis on organic gardening practices. Advice on determining the best location, choosing seeds and/or seedlings, crop rotation, successive plantings and all the tasks and issues for the entire growing season will be provided. This program is provided through the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Morris County. Registration is requested at wtpl.org or by calling the library at 908-876-3596.

Earlier the same evening, from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., the library will be hosting its annual Seed Swap. Come out of hibernation to enjoy a warm drink and some snacks while swapping seeds with fellow gardeners. You can score seeds to grow those tomatoes or green beans your neighbor was raving about last year and check out the growing stash offered by the Seed Library itself. Bring your favorite seed catalogs and any leftover or saved seeds you're willing to share. No gardening experience necessary! If all you've got is a keen interest, that's just as valuable. The Seed Library at WTPL is as much about growing our community as it is about growing vegetables. To sign up for the Seed Swap, visit wtpl.org or call the library at 908-876-3596.

Washington Township Public Library is located at 37 E. Springtown Rd., Long Valley, NJ 07853.