Wilmette Public Library
Sun: 12:00pm-5:00pm
Mon: 9:00am-9:00pm
Tue: 9:00am-9:00pm
Wed: 9:00am-9:00pm
Thu: 9:00am-9:00pm
Fri: 9:00am-9:00pm
Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm
Seed Starting 101
Thursday, June 25
1:00pm - 2:00pm
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2026-06-25 13:00:00
2026-06-25 14:00:00
America/Chicago
Seed Starting 101
Join Carrie of Green Garden Mama for an introduction to successful seed starting.
Wilmette Public Library - Auditorium
Wilmette Public Library
AuditoriumJoin Carrie of Green Garden Mama for an introduction to successful seed starting.
You'll learn the basics including container selection, timing, planting prep, and troubleshooting common problems. Whether you've struggled to start healthy seedlings indoors, or are ready to try it for the first time, this lecture will set you up for success. There will be time for Q&A, so bring your seed-starting questions!
Carrie of Green Garden Mama is a passionate, life-long gardener and advocate for sustainable, locally grown flowers. From planting her first green beans as a child to cultivating thousands of blooms today, her journey has been rooted in a deep love for the land. Inspired by the environmental impact of imported flowers, she is dedicated to regenerative farming practices that support pollinators, nurture wildlife, and celebrate seasonal beauty. Through her small farm, Carrie offers unique, locally grown flowers that don’t travel well, while also educating others through workshops, classes, and personalized garden consultations, helping people create thriving, eco-friendly spaces of their own.
Wilmette Public Library
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From the south: Go north on Green Bay Road. Turn left on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.
From the north: Go south on Green Bay Road. Turn right on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.
From I-94 (Edens Expressway):from the South - exit at Lake Ave. East. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave. • from the North - exit at Rt. 41/Skokie Blvd. Turn left (east) on Lake Ave. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave.
Mass transit options include CTA, Metra, and Pace.