Garden and Yard

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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Photo of Marcia Lyons at SeaLyon Farm

UMaine Extension offers agritourism workshop at lavender farm in Alna

Alna, Maine — The Maine New Farmers Project at University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a farm visit on July 23, 2024 from 5 p.m to 7 p.m. at SeaLyon Farm, 1788 Alna Road in Alna. Farmers/owners Don and Marcia Lyons will discuss agritourism and lavender production on their farm. Participants will have an […]

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a basket of vegetables from a harvest from the garden along with jars of preserved sauce made from the vegetables

UMaine Extension offers food preserving program for youth

Falmouth, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting a series of gardening and food preservation workshops in Falmouth for youth ages 9 and up beginning Thursday, July 16, 9-11 a.m. and continuing on consecutive Tuesdays through August 6. Blueberry jam, pickles, and tomato sauce—all of these foods can be made from scratch with […]

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