Garden and Yard

Two gardeners holding freshly harvested carrots.

UMaine Extension offers workshop on harvesting and arranging garden flowers 

FALMOUTH, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a workshop on harvesting and arranging garden flowers on Thursday, August 6 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm, 200 Presumpscot Point Road in Falmouth.  Growing cut flowers at home provides a steady supply of seasonal blooms while bringing color […]

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Workshop participants examining plants.

UMaine Extension to host an invasive plant workshop in Dover-Foxcroft on August 12

University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting an educational workshop on invasive plants from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on August 12 at Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church, 824 West Main Street. Registration opens at 9:30 a.m. Landowners, natural resource professionals, and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to attend this comprehensive, hands-on training focused on identifying and managing […]

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Workshop participants examining plants.

UMaine Extension to host an invasive plant workshop in Falmouth on August 11

University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting an educational workshop on invasive plants from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on August 11 at Cumberland County Extension Office, 75 Clearwater Drive in Falmouth. Registration opens at 9:30 a.m. Landowners, natural resource professionals, and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to attend this comprehensive, hands-on training focused on identifying […]

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UMaine Extension offers workshop on allium pests and diseases

FALMOUTH, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a workshop on allium pests and diseases on Tuesday, August 4 from 5–6:30 p.m. at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm in Falmouth. UMaine Extension Fruit and Vegetable Research Associate Peyton Ginakes will lead this engaging workshop on common pests and diseases affecting allium crops […]

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Garden in urban environment.

Grow food safely in urban soils with UMaine Extension

BREWER, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting a workshop with community partners to explore best practices for growing food safely in urban soils. The event will be held from 5:30–7:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 6 at 20 Ivers Street in Brewer. The event is co-hosted with Food and Medicine, Maine Organic Farmers […]

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Pollinator sign in garden.

UMaine Extension offers workshop on pollinator-friendly gardening

FALMOUTH, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a pollinator-friendly gardening workshop on Tuesday, July 28 from 5:30–7 p.m. at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm in Falmouth. This engaging workshop will focus on the diversity of pollinators, the challenges they face, and practical ways to support them in your own landscape. Participants […]

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Two gardeners cutting flowers.

UMaine Extension offers workshop on growing a cut flower garden

FALMOUTH, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a workshop on growing a cut flower garden on Thursday, July 23 from 5:30–7 p.m. at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm in Falmouth. UMaine Extension staff and volunteers will lead an engaging workshop on growing a cut flower garden for those new to flower […]

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Fenced-in urban garden

Grow food safely in urban soils with UMaine Extension

LEWISTON, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting a workshop with community partners to explore best practices for growing food safely in urban soils. The event will be held from 5:30–7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15 at 208 Bates Street in Lewiston. The event is co-hosted with Gather to Grow, American Farmland Trust […]

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