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Learn to start seeds indoors and in your garden!
From seed to snack! This presentation equips you with science-based strategies to grow healthy plants by starting seeds indoors or planting them directly in your garden. You'll learn about germination, soil, planting depth, and the conditions needed to help your young plants thrive.
Presented in partnership with Halton Region Master Gardeners
Bev Wagar is a Master Gardener, native plant enthusiast, and environmental activist. She has a diploma in Organic Land Care from Gaia College and stewardship certification from the Pollinator Partnership (Canada). An active community volunteer, she volunteers with the Royal Botanical Gardens, the Hamilton Naturalists’ Club, the Canadian Association for the Regulation of Invasive Plants, and the Hamilton Monarch Awards, which she started in 2016. She writes about gardening at morethanaprettygarden.com.
Central Library is the largest location and houses historical and special collections, a computer lab, meeting rooms for public rental, and departments responsible for system-wide library services support. Burlington Public Library is a tax-supported registered charitable organization.
