Garden Update The arrival of school buses on the road is a sure sign that the seasons are shifting, and a reminder that this is a beautiful time of year to visit Tidewater Farm! Golden hour, colorful blooms, and plenty of activity fill the gardens! Since our last update, the garlic has been harvested and will […]
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Table of Contents 4-H Calendar 4-H Club Happenings State 4-H News Other UMaine Extension Cumberland County News Upcoming in Cumberland County 4-H September 17: CC 4-H Leaders Association Meeting , 7:00-9:00 p.m., Online & Gorham Public Works, 80 Huston Road, Gorham September 18: Cumberland 4-H Exhibit Hall Entry Form due September 27 – October 3: […]
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Table of Contents 4-H Calendar 4-H Club Happenings State 4-H News Other UMaine Extension Cumberland County News Upcoming in Cumberland County 4-H August 20: 4-H Exhibit Hall Cleanup and Leader’s Association Meeting at the Cumberland Fairgrounds at 5:00 p.m. August 27: Tractor Safety Workshop, Applewood Farm, New Gloucester, ME August 30: Fairgrounds 5k & Mile, […]
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In this issue… Committee Corner Project Spotlight: CC MGV Plant Sale Ask an MGV: Tips & Tricks for Your Best Garden Yet Upcoming Events MGV Updates Committee Corner The Cumberland County MGV board has fully transitioned to an Advisory Committee. We meet 7 to 9 times a year and hammer out events and educational programming, […]
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Garden Update Summer really came in hot this year, pun fully intended after the cold spring and this most recent heat wave! Volunteers and Tidewater staff have been busy planting vegetable and annual flower seedlings while working their way through cleanup and maintenance across the gardens. This is that sweet spot in the season when […]
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Table of Contents 4-H Calendar 4-H Club Happenings State 4-H News Other UMaine Extension Cumberland County News Upcoming in Cumberland County 4-H July 9-12: Ossipee Valley Fair July 16: Agriculture 101 with 4-H, 3:30-4:30 PM, Thomas Memorial Library, Cape Elizabeth July 16 – August 13: Summer SPIN Programs July 17-19: State 4-H Dairy Show Agriculture […]
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Table of Contents 4-H Calendar 4-H Club Happenings State 4-H News Other UMaine Extension Cumberland County News Upcoming in Cumberland County 4-H June 17: Fun with 4-H, 3:30-4:30 PM, Windham Public Library, 217 Windham Center Rd, Windham June 18: CC 4-H Leaders & Volunteers Meeting 7:00-9:00 p.m., Online & Gorham Public Works, 80 Huston Road, […]
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Table of Contents 4-H Calendar 4-H Club Happenings State 4-H News Other UMaine Extension Cumberland County News Upcoming in Cumberland County 4-H May 14: Agriculture 101 with 4-H, 3:30-4:30 PM, Thomas Memorial Library, Cape Elizabeth May 18: Maker Monday #7, 4:30-5:30 p.m., 4-H Office in Falmouth May 20: Fun with 4-H, 1:30-2:30 PM, Windham Public […]
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Garden Update Welcome Spring! Early mornings are filled with birdsong, the days are growing longer, elvers are being harvested in the Presumpscot River, and our pussy willows are beginning to show their silvery catkins. Once they bloom, they will provide much needed early forage for newly emerged pollinators. The Market Garden has transformed from a […]
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Table of Contents 4-H Calendar 4-H Club Happenings State 4-H News Other UMaine Extension Cumberland County News Upcoming in Cumberland County 4-H March 1: ESE Dairy Team Intent Forms Due March 2: Maine 4-H Foundation Scholarships due to County office March 12: Agriculture 101 with 4-H, 3:30-4:30 PM, Thomas Memorial Library, Cape Elizabeth March 18: […]
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