Drop-in Hours at Tidewater Farm scheduled through the end of August

Falmouth, Maine —  University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host drop-in hours through the end of August on Tuesdays from 5 to 6 p.m. at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm, 200 Presumpscot Point Road, Falmouth.

During drop-in hours, individuals can visit Tidewater Farm where UMaine Extension horticulture staff will be on hand to answer questions and help troubleshoot garden issues. Staff can answer questions about vegetables, annual flowers, perennials, pest management and more. The extensive gardens at Tidewater Farm can serve as examples of garden spaces that embrace environmentally friendly and sustainable practices, and offer opportunities for hands-on learning and exploration. No registration is required.

For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, visit our website or contact Pamela Hargest, pamela.hargest@maine.edu, 207.949.4524.

University of Maine Cooperative Extension

As a trusted resource for over 100 years, University of Maine Cooperative Extension has supported UMaine’s land and sea grant public education role by conducting community-driven, research-based programs in every Maine county. UMaine Extension seeks to build thriving communities and grow the food-based economy, focusing on aspects from production and processing to nutrition, food safety and food security. Extension also conducts the most successful out-of-school youth educational program in Maine through 4-H which offers hands-on projects in areas like health, science, agriculture and civic engagement and creates a positive environment where participants are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles.