Garden and Yard

Native plants germinating in 3” pots

UMaine Extension announces native seed sowing workshop series

Orono, Maine — Registration is now open for two native seed sowing workshops offered this fall by University of Maine Cooperative Extension and McLaughlin Garden and Homestead. The workshops will be held October 28 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Tidewater Farm in Falmouth and on November 8 from 2 – 4 p.m. at the […]

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Field Day at Tidewater Farm scheduled for October 19

Falmouth, Maine —  University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a Field Day on Saturday, October 19 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm, 200 Presumpscot Point Road. The event features family-friendly activities with UMaine Extension staff and Master Gardener Volunteers. Attendees can learn about Extension’s work, ask gardening […]

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Maine Horticulture Apprentices Vanessa Seder (left) and Annika Schmidt (right) at Tidewater Farm in Falmouth.

UMaine Extension to open registration for horticulture and gardening training programs

Orono, Maine — Registration will open on September 23 and 30 for two comprehensive horticulture training programs offered by University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Individuals interested in starting a career in horticulture or enhancing their gardening skills have two opportunities: the Maine Horticulture Apprentice Training and the Maine Gardener Training. The Maine Horticulture Apprentice Training […]

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Basics of composting workshop at Tidewater Farm scheduled for September 11

Falmouth, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a Basics of Composting workshop on Wednesday, September 11, from 5 – 6:30 p.m. at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm, 200 Presumpscot Point Road, Falmouth. This workshop for individuals interested in turning food scraps and waste into nourishment for plants will cover the basics […]

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UMaine Extension to host annual field day and fun run at Rogers Farm

Old Town, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting a Field Day and kids’ Harvest Fun Run on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rogers Farm, 914 Bennoch Road. This seasonal celebration will feature demonstrations, tastings, and art in the garden. Visitors can explore over 30 themed gardens, including […]

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dahlias at Veggies to Table Farm in Newcastle

UMaine Extension offers cut flower production workshop for new farmers

Newcastle, Maine — The Maine New Farmers Project at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a farm visit on August 20, 2024 from 5 p.m to 7 p.m. at Veggies To Table Farm, 27 Bailey Lane in Newcastle. Executive Director Erica Berman will discuss cut flower production on the farm. This event is […]

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people visiting the gardens at Tidewater Farm

Field Day at UMaine Extension’s Tidewater Farm scheduled for August 17

Falmouth, Maine —  University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a Field Day on Saturday, August 17 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm, 200 Presumpscot Point Road, Falmouth. The event features family-friendly activities with UMaine Extension staff and Master Gardener Volunteers. Attendees can learn about Extension’s work, ask gardening […]

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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 […]

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