Get hands-on experience growing and preserving herbs with UMaine Extension in Falmouth

Falmouth, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a workshop on growing and preserving herbs on Tuesday, June 2, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm in Falmouth. Learn more on the Gardens at Tidewater Farm page.

This hands-on workshop will focus on practical techniques for successfully growing culinary herbs, including when and how to harvest for peak flavor and plant health. Topics include identifying the edible parts of the plants and how each can enhance cooking. Participants will also learn about how to preserve herbs for everyday use, including making their own herb powder using the dehydration method. 

The workshop fee is $15 and advance registration is required. More information and registration are available on the Tidewater Farm Events page. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Pamela Hargest at pamela.hargest@maine.edu or 207.949.4524.

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.