Extension plans cut flower gardening workshop at UMaine’s Tidewater Farm in Falmouth

Falmouth, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a hands-on “Growing a Cut Flower Garden” workshop from 4–5:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 11 at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm, 200 Presumpscot Point Rd., Falmouth.

In this interactive session, attendees will learn how to choose the right flowers, start them from seed, planting and harvesting techniques, and garden maintenance. Each participant will leave with a hand-picked bouquet of their own creation.

For more information and to register, visit the Tidewater Farm website. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact Pamela Hargest at pamela.hargest@maine.edu or 207.781.6099.

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.