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Learn About No-Till Gardening at Darien Library

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Join master gardener and educator, Mark Gostkiewics, as he explains the magic of no-till gardening and sustainable organic practices that will make gardening a joy for the whole family. 

— an announcement from Darien Library

No-till gardening is a method where you don’t disrupt the soil structure by tilling, turning over, or breaking it up every year. This is important as soil structure is delicate and can be easily damaged. A rototiller can be used once to start a garden, but over time, tilling can lead to oxygen deprivation, nutrient loss, weed growth, and disruption of beneficial fungal networks in the soil. Learn how to create beautiful, bountiful gardens using this method. You will discover a variety of easy and effective techniques, such as sheet mulching, hugelkultur beds, raised beds, and straw bale gardens.

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Three Events for Gardeners This April at Darien Library

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With spring in full swing, it’s time to start planning your garden! You can learn new techniques and draw inspiration from renowned designers and nature at Darien Library in April. The library will host three events designed to help gardeners of all ages, those with green thumbs and new planters, alike. — an announcement from Darien Library

Make healthy changes to your backyard this spring in two programs sharing sustainable gardening practices that will keep your space — and the environment around it — healthy and happy. No-Till Gardening: April 4
Educator and farmer Mark Gostkiewics will share the magic of no-till gardening and other sustainable organic practices in “Learn About No Till Gardening” on Tuesday, April 4 at 7 p.m. in the Conference Room.