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UMaine Extension to host apple tree pruning and orchard management workshop

SWANVILLE, Maine—University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a workshop on the principles of pruning apple trees on Wednesday, March 25 from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. at the Waldo County Gardens, 685 Swan Lake Ave., Swanville. UMaine Extension Tree Fruit Specialist Renae Moran will demonstrate different techniques that can be employed to shape trees and contain […]

Good weed control supports healthier plants and more efficient production of ornamental greenhouse crops.

UMaine Extension offers webinar on managing weeds in greenhouse ornamentals

Orono, Maine – University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a webinar focused on identifying and managing weeds in greenhouse ornamental production from 6 to 7:15 p.m. on Monday, February 2, 2026. “Effective Weed Management in Greenhouse Ornamentals” will be led by Manjot Sidhu, assistant Extension professor of horticulture and ornamental horticulture specialist at UMaine. […]

Pamela Hargest, Master Gardener Coordinator, and Anne Payson, Master Gardener Volunteer, work at Tidewater Farm in Falmouth, Maine.

UMaine Extension Master Gardener Volunteer training now accepting applications

Orono, Maine — Gardeners with a passion for community service are invited to apply for the 2025-26 Master Gardener Volunteer training offered by University of Maine Cooperative Extension. This program combines in-depth horticultural education with meaningful community service. Applications are open now through August 15, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. with training to begin in October. […]

UMaine Extension Master Gardener Volunteers will host plant sale fundraiser on May 24

Falmouth, Maine — The 30th annual University of Maine Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Plant Sale in Cumberland County will be held on Saturday, May 24 from 9 a.m. to noon at UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm, 200 Presumpscot Point Road, Falmouth. Master Gardener Volunteers will be on hand to assist patrons with their plant selections […]

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 […]

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 […]

a group of gleaners working at Frith Farm in Scarborough

UMaine Extension Master Gardener Volunteers create resource to support food security in Oxford County

South Paris, Maine — Individuals who want to support food security in Oxford County now have a new resource to help them. University of Maine Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteers have created a new list of Oxford County organizations that accept donations of fresh produce. According to Feeding America, 13% of Mainers experience food insecurity. […]

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