Grilled Sunflower Heads, Nature Hike, Seed Saving, and More!
How to Grill a Sunflower Head
Is your yard filled with cheery sunflower blooms? Try making a meal of them! Sunflower heads can be grilled to charred, nutty perfection with just a few steps and your favorite seasonings. Learn about which sunflowers can be used and how to grill them in this recipe from Taste of Home.
Looking for more farm-to-table recipes? Homestead Recipes by Amanda Rettke offers up recipes that are accessible regardless of how close to the land you live, with a combination of ingredients you can grow at home (but don't have to) and store-bought staples.
Take exploring to a whole new level with the binoculars and telescope from the Library of Things! The binoculars are ideal for astronomical viewing or for land use, especially over long distances. The telescope comes with two eyepieces, a finder scope, a moon filter, a travel backpack, and more.
Place an item on hold on the online catalog, or visit the Circulation Desk to request an item from the Library of Things.
With all of the beautiful fresh produce available from local gardens and farmers markets, who wouldn't want to spend a little extra time in the kitchen right now? The Cromaine Blog has some fantastic new recipes to put those fresh tomatoes, peppers, zucchini, and other produce to work. Get a variety of harvest recipes from Cromaine staff, and be sure to check out the program recap detailing our recent salsa-making virtual event, complete with salsa recipes and cooking tips!
seem to possess a faculty, akin to empathy, that allows them to sense what their
plants might need at any time."
-Michael Pollan
Nature Hike
at Settler's Park
Thursday, September 29 @ 4:30 pm
Get the little ones outside and enjoy the beautiful changing of the season! Join us for a nature hike at Settlers Park (2835 Clark Rd, Hartland, MI 48353). For grades K through 4. Please register for this program online or by phone.
Contribute to the Library Seed Bank by bringing in seeds from your own garden! New to seed saving? The Complete Guide to Saving Seeds explores everything you need to know about saving a variety of seeds. Place the book on hold or visit the Library for a copy to get started!