Scarsdale Library Offers Programs To Get Your Yard And Garden Ready For Summer

This spring, Scarsdale Library is hosting two programs to provide residents with the information and tools they need to "go green" this summer. On Wednesday, April 29 at 7:30pm, Max Apton, former Stone Barns manager and current owner of The Farmer's Garden, will teach a class entitled, Organic Gardening at Home. On Thursday, May 7 at 7:30pm, the conversation will continue with Dr. Diane Lewis' presentation on her book, "The Great Healthy Yard Project: Our Yards, Our Children, Our Responsibility." The programs are free and open to the public.

"With the change of season, people are starting to think about lawn and garden maintenance," said Library Director, Elizabeth Bermel. "The success of the gardening programs at the schools is an example of Scarsdale's commitment to sustainable living. While we all love a beautiful garden and yard, residents also want to make sure they are doing it in a healthy way. These programs will give them the information they need to do that."

In his class, Organic Gardening at Home, on April 29th, Max Apton will provide an introduction on how to design, build, and maintain a home vegetable garden. Topics covered will include picking the right size and placement of your garden, preparing the soil for planting, regionally appropriate crop selection and timing, how and when to harvest popular garden plants, and fun and educational garden tasks for children. Apton's company, The Farmer's Garden, is also available to work with residents at their homes to get their gardens started or to provide ongoing maintenance.

On May 7th, Dr. Diane Lewis will share the message she has been spreading to people across the country about the health risks that pesticides pose. In "The Great Healthy Yard Project," Dr. Lewis explains that the most widespread problem facing our drinking water is pollution by the chemicals we use on our yards and gardens. In her talk, Lewis will provide natural options that will protect the health of our families and community. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event.
For more information or to register for either program, go to the calendar page at www.scarsdalelibrary.org or call the Reference Desk at 914-722-1302.