Gardening workshop on creating sustainable landscapes offered by UMaine Extension

Bangor, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host an in-person workshop, Rooted in Sustainability: An Introduction to Growing a Thriving and Healthy Landscape, on April 29, 2025, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Sprague’s Nursery and Garden Center, 7 Sprague’s Way, Bangor.

This workshop will provide gardeners with the essential tools to create a sustainable and healthy landscape. Topics will include integrated pest management, native plants, soil testing, and choosing the right plants for your specific site. Whether you’re an ornamental gardener or grow your own food, this workshop offers valuable insights to help cultivate a thriving, sustainable landscape.

The cost for the workshop is $15 per person and online pre-registration is required. Space is limited to 30 participants. Register and find more details on the event webpage. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Lily at info@spraguesnursery.com or (207) 942-1394.

University of Maine Cooperative Extension

As a trusted resource for over 100 years, 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.