Carberry Garden Club

Local Journalism Initiative

April 30, 2024 at 3:07 p.m.·1 min read

The Carberry Garden Club was started last spring and hosted speakers on no till gardening and vermicomposting. A Carberry and Area Community Foundation grant was awarded in the spring of 2023 to purchase a cabinet to start a Seed Library. A Seed Library is a community effort to offer no cost seeds to those starting out gardening or for seasoned gardeners to share seeds and introduce new varieties. Borrowing from the Seed Library is free and easy to use, and open to all members of the public. Learning to save seeds through the garden club, books or online to save on gardening expenses and offers a way to help the community by donating back to the Seed Library.

When you save seeds you develop seed stock perfectly suited to your growing conditions, preserve heritage and save money. By contributing to the community Seed Library you help create a culture of sustainability and self-reliance in our community. The Carberry Garden Club offers education and an opportunity to chat about gardening during our long winters. The Seed Library was started by Jolene Balciunas and Laurie MacNevin as a way to connect gardeners in our community. The next Garden Club is March 16 at the Carberry North Cypress Library from 1 to 3 pm all are welcome.

Jolene Balciunas, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Neepawa Banner & Press

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