There may be snow on the ground but it is time to start thinking spring! Looking to grow some fruits and vegetables this year? Our presenter Margaret Rode will give the tips and tricks for high altitude gardening so that you too can harvest your own produce (yes, even tomatoes!). Stop by the Conifer Public Library on February 23 to find out how!
Also coming up this month:
Every Saturday in February- Family Time, 10:45 am - Everyone is invited for stories, singing, rhyming and dancing.
2/5- The Art House, 6:00 pm - Evergreen artist Chris McAllister helps you discover how to better use the visual vocabulary of shape, value, color, line, texture and edges. Explore these concepts in still life, landscape, portrait and figure paintings. All skill levels are welcome. Bring in a project you're already working on or join a group project. Work in oil or acrylic paints, just bring your own painting supplies. A limited amount of extra supplies will be available for use. New students welcome.
2/10 - LEGO® Play & Build, 1:00 pm - Calling all LEGO® fans! Builders of all ages are welcome to drop in and build their own creations. What story will you tell? We provide the LEGO® bricks and LEGO DUPLO® for younger kids.
2/13 – Chocolate Fest, 3:00 pm - Calling all chocolate lovers! Try your hand at pudding finger painting, construct a chocolate cottage, craft a chocolate bling ring or just indulge in your love of chocolate.
2/16 – Discovery Play, 11:30 am- Let's play! Build STEM skills as you enjoy songs, stories and hands-on fun with your family.
Keep the fun going with 1000 Books Before Kindergarten! Get your child ready to read by sharing books together. Read anything, even the same story over and over!
2/19 – The Art House, 6:00 pm
2/23 – Tomatoes in Conifer? You Bet!, 2:00 pm -With our short growing season, mountain soils, and cool summers, which fruits and vegetables can we grow in our home gardens that will actually produce? As it turns out, quite a lot! Master gardener Margaret Rode presents a lively discussion of seeds and plants that are specially adapted for our conditions, just in time to plan for a great 2019 garden season. Learn about sources for high altitude seeds, easy tactics for getting an early start on things, and choosing varieties that are tough, hardy and productive.
2/26 – Prize Winning Book Group, 6:30 pm - Discuss great reads. New members always welcome!
Today's book: Less by Andrew Greer
