May 08 11:00 a.m.

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Richland Library Main

Ikebana: A Symphony of Serenity

Join us at the Market for a live demonstration with Lin Ko. In this presentation, we'll explore the essence of Ikebana, the ancient Japanese art of floral arrangement.

Event Type(s):

Gardening and Nature

Audience(s):

Families
Urban Jungle
National Audubon Society Mushrooms of North America
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New in Science

  • Bland L.
  • Thursday, May 04
Ben Wilson is a historian and the subject of much acclaim for previous books such as Metropolis.  Now he has ventured into science with Urban Jungle: The History and Future of Nature in the City, an intriguing look at how hu
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Richland Library Ballentine

Pollinator Gardening with Native Plants

  • Melissa Sprenne
  • Tuesday, April 18

Come visit the Pollinator Garden at Ballentine to see what one can look like. Read this blog post to learn why it's important to use native plants in your garden!

Native Plant Gardening for Birds, Bees & Butterflies. South
Attracting Native Pollinators
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Gardening for Butterflies

  • Melissa Sprenne
  • Wednesday, February 15
Learn how to garden for all kinds of wildlife - butterflies, bees, birds, and more - using these books! 
Before the Big Bang
The Seed Detective
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New in Science

  • Bland L.
  • Wednesday, December 14
Among the latest science titles are two from award-winning authors whose books regularly appear on the nonfiction best-seller lists.  Unlike most previous books on Covid-19, which have focused on the medical drama of the pandemic, David Quammen’s Breathless takes a purely scientific perspective on the struggle to understand the virus.  Siddhartha Mukherjee’s
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Richland Library Main

Right Plant Right Place

  • Megan M.
  • Wednesday, August 31

Want a low maintenance, easy care garden? Make sure you follow these three steps when choosing plants: 

Right Plant, Right Place  

Plant natives 

Remove invasives

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Richland Library Main

Recycling Your Yard Waste

  • Megan M.
  • Tuesday, August 02

The next step in creating a healthy landscape is to Recycle your yard waste. Recycling your yard waste keeps waste out of landfills. As a bonus, you’ll get free mulch and soil amendments.

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Richland Library Main

Healthy Soil, Happy Plants

  • Megan M.
  • Tuesday, July 19

Are you interested in creating a healthy, watershed friendly yard? Your first step is to maintain healthy soil.

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Richland Library Ballentine

Can YOU Identify Poison Ivy? (Part 2)

  • Melissa Sprenne
  • Wednesday, May 25

This is Part 2 of this series. Are you confident that you can identify poison ivy when you see it? Play along with this guessing game to learn about several native plants - and which ones are poison ivy!

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Richland Library Ballentine

Can YOU Identify Poison Ivy? (Part 1)

  • Melissa Sprenne
  • Wednesday, May 25

Are you confident that you can identify poison ivy when you see it? Play along with this guessing game to learn about several native plants - and which ones are poison ivy!

The Heartbeat of Trees
National Wildlife Federation Field Guide to Trees of North America
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Arbor Day Reads

  • Bland L.
  • Friday, April 22
National Arbor Day is observed annually on the last Friday in April (4/29 this year), although South Carolina marks its own Arbor Day on the first Friday in December, since saplings planted at that time of year will have a better chance of becoming established before the brutal heat of summer arrives.
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Richland Library Southeast

Switching to LECA: Another Way to Grow Houseplants

  • Brianna K.
  • Tuesday, March 15

In the fall of 2021, I decided to change my houseplants' growing medium from soil to LECA (Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate). At that time, I had over 30 houseplants and found it challenging to keep up with their watering schedules and pest control. Then, one day, I came across a video on YouTube about LECA.

Braiding Sweetgrass
The Botany of Desire.
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If You Like...Braiding Sweetgrass

  • Ariel H.
  • Monday, November 08
📚Below you'll find a variety of books that share a theme or more with Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Enjoy!🌱
Rainbow Stew
Fry Bread
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StoryWalk®: Rainbow Stew Read-Alikes

  • Richland Library
  • Saturday, June 19
Visit Richland Library's Rainbow Stew StoryWalk® at Hyatt Park or pick up the book from your neighborhood library and get your family soaring and gliding while enjoying a great story.   Check out this list below for more inspiration to get you moving, growing and cooking together!  
Herb Gardening for Dummies
The Integrative Guide to Good Health
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Herbal Guides from the Ground Up

  • Ariel H.
  • Friday, April 16
Great Weather!  Awesome Temperatures! Spring Cleaning! Now, How About Your Garden? Dig into These Books to Get Your Herbs Up and Growing.
Tree
Wishtree
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An Arbor Day Celebration

  • Richland Library
  • Thursday, November 19
Arbor Day (the first Friday in December) is the beginning of tree planting season in South Carolina.  Celebrate safely by finding moments to walk among the trees and appreciate their quiet majesty. Reading can also deepen our knowledge of even every day subjects. This curated selection of books offers titles for everyone - stories about the importance of trees, the science and even hands-on activities. 
Harriet and the Garden
Waiting for Wings
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In the Garden with Children: Stories and Activities

  • Emily J.
  • Monday, June 01
Columbia's plants and flowers are bursting with color and life, so it's the perfect time to enjoy a good garden story or activity.  Want more eaudiobook or ebook recommendations?  Call Richland Library Main (803) 799-9084, One of our staff members would be happy to create recommendations just for you.
Beginner Gardening Step by Step
Encyclopedia of Garden Plants for Every Location
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Can You Dig It? Books to Help You Get Your Garden Growing

  • Morgan R.
  • Monday, April 01
It's that time of year again. Maybe you have planted a few seeds, moved your potted plants back outside, and done a little weeding. Now it's time to sit back, relax and watch your blossoms bloom, right? It may take a little more effort than that but we have you covered with these great gardening tips, perfect for novice gardeners and those with a green thumb. Check out these books to find out what the plants really crave. 
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Richland Library St. Andrews

Lettuce Celebrate

  • Lindsey T.
  • Wednesday, February 20

  Romaine calm y'all (pun intended), WIS TV was here.