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Posted by: Jennifer Harbster
In 2002, a call came to science to suggest patriotic topics for a Library-wide exhibit. I proposed the Victory Garden and was honored to put together an exhibit for members of the James Madison Council and Congress. I became an expert on the subject from this experience. The concept of Victory Gardens was established in …
Posted in: Gardening, Lunchtime Lectures and Videos
Posted by: Jennifer Harbster
Today’s post is written by science reference librarian and gardener, Alison Kelly. With the forsythia in bloom once again it seems like a good time to reconsider Beatrix Farrand and some of the other women who have played an important role in horticulture. Farrand, who was the only woman founding member of the American Society …
Posted in: Gardening, Heritage Months, Holidays, and Today in History, Women's History
Posted by: Jennifer Harbster
The National Park Service reported that the Washington Tidal Basin cherry blossoms reached their peak this year on March 31. This is when at least 70 per cent of the blossoms are open. But for those of you who haven’t visited yet, do not be discouraged–the flowers will continue to show off their radiant beauty …
Posted in: Gardening
Posted by: Jennifer Harbster
Brrr…winter is approaching!! For those of us in the northern hemisphere, the temperature drops and the landscape begins to be covered in frost, ice, and snow. I used to dread this time of year. The trees are bare, the flowers are gone, and more time is spent indoors. But this year, I am opening my …
Posted in: Gardening