March 5, 2024
Spring is coming! Use some of the online resources for inspiration to get ready for the warmer weather.
We have a fantastic nonfiction print collection to help get you started. When you’re not flipping through the pages of our beautiful books, take a chance to explore some of our online resources for classes and other learning opportunities. There’s lots to discover at the library!
Universal Class: Online educational service with more than 500 courses you can take any time without waiting for sessions to start or end. Courses include:
- Introduction to Gardening
- Vegetable Gardening 101
- Tropical Gardening 101
- Floral Arrangement
- Landscaping 101
Udemy Business: Offers thousands of on-demand courses on personal development, including lots of classes on gardening, plants, and agriculture. Some good courses include:
- Houseplants 101: A Beginners Guide to Indoor Gardening
- Fundamentals of Garden Design
- Introduction to Precision Agriculture
Gardening and Horticulture (Gale One File)
- More than 100 journals focused on key issues in gardening, landscaping, and other areas of horticulture.
- Good for both gardening enthusiasts and professionals!
Access Video on Demand: Instant access to world-class documentaries and award-winning educational films. Some good ones to try are:
- Organic Gardening
- Gardening: Confidential
- Hydroponic Gardening–Inside Things: Science and Technology
Overdrive Magazine: Access to more than 3,500 popular magazines in digital format. Some titles include:
- The Gardener Magazine
- House & Garden
- Organic Gardening
PressReader: Full-image access to hundreds of newspapers and magazines from around the world
- Better Homes and Gardens
- Easy Gardens
LinkedIn Learning for Libraries: Engaging and top-quality courses on creativity and nature in addition to their normal offerings on personal improvement and professional development.
- Creativity in the garden
- Nature as a source of happiness
Don’t forget to check out the events page at MCPL.org to see other gardening opportunities and learn in-person or virtually with an expert.
Check out https://www.mymcpl.org/gardening for more!
Meghan P
Electronic Resources Librarian
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