It’s the season where the Mesa County Libraries Discovery Garden is reaching its fullest bloom.
The Discovery Garden at 517 Chipeta Avenue is a place for respite, education, and growth. All are welcome between sunup and sundown to explore the garden and enjoy artist installations, a little free library, and children’s musical instruments. Even better – you can pick what’s growing! If you see some vegetables or fruit you’d like to consume, feel free to take some home with you. If you’re curious about how to cook with said fruits or vegetables, check out cookbooks from our catalog for a multitude of ideas.
If flowers are what you’re looking for, the garden is at its most vibrant and beautiful this time of year. A multitude of sunflowers, colorful blooms, and greenery awaits you. Perhaps you might enjoy the routine of checking out a book from our Central Library, taking it over to the garden, and sitting to read amongst the vibrant scenery in solitude.
Furthermore, we have some fun upcoming Discovery Garden Programs set to occur! Check out the following events:
Plant and Tool Swap, August 31st, 9am-12pm
Bring gently used garden tools you’re no longer using, plants to give away or trade, and any extra produce from this year’s garden bounty that you’d like to share with your community. All leftover produce will be donated to a local community food bank.
Our Gardener in Residence, Zachary Freeburg, will be available to answer your garden questions!
Story Walk, September 1st-September 30th
(Youth and Families)
Take the kids for an interactive stroll through the Mesa County Libraries Discovery Garden in downtown Grand Junction. During this walk about, explore the story We are Water Protectors written by Carole Lindstrom and learn about protecting water – one of the earth’s most precious resources. The story walk is available in English and Spanish
Worm Composting, October 2nd, 5:30pm
Worm composting is a great way to increase microbial populations and diversity in your composting. Along with warding off pathogens and increasing plant growth hormones to aid in overall plant health, worm composting gets more nutrients into the crops. Bryan Reed will discuss how to work with composting worms on both a small and large scale. Please BYOCC (Bring Your Own Camp Chair) if possible.