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Library Garden Labs

Join us at all library locations for our series of free Library Garden Labs, presented by the University of Maryland Extension's Master Gardeners. These hands-on lab classes will run from March through June and cover multiple topics, including winter sowing, seed starting, container gardening, and more. We invite everyone to take advantage of these casual, family-friendly learning opportunities!

*Please contact the corresponding library location to register so that appropriate materials can be prepared.*

Refer to the schedule below and our events calendar for full details:

Accident Library: Sessions from 2:00 - 3:00 pm (301-746-8792)
March 19 - Winter Sowing with Native Plants or Herbs
April 2 - Soil Blocking & Seed Starting
May 14 - Seed Spirals with Cucumbers or Squash
June 4 - Container Gardening & Tomato Plants

Friendsville Library: Sessions from 11:00 am - noon (301-746-5663)
March 7 - Winter Sowing with Native Plants or Herbs
April 11 - Soil Blocking & Seed Starting
May 2 - Seed Spirals with Cucumbers or Squash
June 6 - Container Gardening & Tomato Plants

Grantsville Library: Sessions from 1:00 - 2:00 pm (301-895-5298)
March 13 - Winter Sowing with Native Plants or Herbs
April 10 - Soil Blocking & Seed Starting
May 15 - Seed Spirals with Cucumbers or Squash
June 12 - Container Gardening & Tomato Plants

Kitzmiller Library: Sessions from 6:00 - 7:00 pm (301-334-8091)
March 16 - Winter Sowing with Native Plants or Herbs
April 20 - Soil Blocking & Seed Starting
May 18 - Seed Spirals with Cucumbers or Squash
June 15 - Container Gardening & Tomato Plants

Main (Oakland) Library: Sessions from 11:00 am - noon (301-334-3996)
March 28 - Winter Sowing with Native Plants or Herbs
April 18 - Soil Blocking & Seed Starting
May 16 - Seed Spirals with Cucumbers or Squash
June 13 - Container Gardening & Tomato Plants