Seed Library at Essex County Libraries Available Monday, March 25 Spring arrives today! Ready to get your hands dirty? It’s time to start your gardens from scratch by starting seeds! This is Year 4 of our successful seed library. Come on in while supplies last! You’ll be able to take […]
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Wildflower & Native Seeds Available at All Essex County Library Branches
Plant seeds in November? Absolutely! Stop by any of our branches and take home up to six different pack of wildflower seeds. This collection is perfect for fall sowing. All you need to do is rake up your soil, sow your seeds, cover them with dirt, and then wait for […]
Enjoy the Pollinating Gardens at the Ruthven Library
We are very fortunate to have these two beautiful gardens that are maintained by local volunteers. These gardening friends have supplied all the plants and work in the gardens until the fall. The gardens provide habitat for our pollinating insects and birds. They provide food from early spring to late […]
Kingsville Hosts ‘Get in Touch With Nature’ Event May 27
The Town of Kingsville’s Communities in Bloom Committee is pleased to host an environmentally focused event on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at the Grovedale Arts and Culture Centre. “Get in Touch With Nature” runs from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and features a variety of vendors and speakers. “We have […]
Pick up Native Flower Seeds at Library Branches Starting October 31
Native Flower Seeds Native flower seeds will be available starting Monday, October 31st. No trick here! Stop by any of our branches and choose up to 5 different seed packs to plant before the ground freezes. What do you need? Just an Essex County Library card! While supplies last, please […]
Communities in Bloom Judges Tour Comes to Town
We love showing off our Town! On July 20, 2022, our Communities in Bloom Judge took a tour of Lakeside Park followed by a tree dedication ceremony. We want to thank our Kingsville Horticultural Society and Communities in Bloom committee members for all their great work during the Judges’ Tour. […]
The Communities in Bloom Judges are Coming to the Town of Kingsville
The Town of Kingsville is participating in the 28th Edition of Communities in Bloom (CiB) in the Class of Champions Medium category. We will be rated from 1 to 5 Blooms, based on the scoring obtained. We will also aim to obtain Bronze, Silver or Gold levels in our 5-Bloom rating. Kingsville’s […]
Year of the Garden Celebration Welcomes 200 Attendees
The Town of Kingsville’s Communities in Bloom (CIB) Committee was pleased to see over 200 people attending their Year of the Garden Celebration on Sunday, May 1, 2022. Participants learned how to make sweetgrass braids, nature crafts and solitary bee houses. There were presentations on forest bathing, the trees of […]
Let Your Grass Grow During ‘No Mow May’
You’ve likely seen posts here and there informing of the benefits of letting your grass grow through the month of May. This environmental movement known as No Mow May which launched in the United Kingdom in 2019 is gaining momentum in towns and cities across Canada and the United States. […]
Kingsville Celebrates The Year of the Garden with Free May Event
The Town of Kingsville announces “Celebrate 2022 – The Year of the Garden” with a free community event on Sunday, May 1, 2022. Organized by the Town’s Communities in Bloom Committee, this family-friendly event honours our rich natural heritage, promotes environmental stewardship, and highlights our shared love of gardening. In […]