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May 2022
Master Gardener Calendar Raffle
Support our Master Gardener volunteers and win great prizes! During the month of June, we will anonymously select one raffle ticket per day and the winner will receive the prize(s) listed for that day in the calendar. All raffle tickets drawn will be thrown back in, giving everyone multiple chances to win! The more raffle tickets you purchase, the greater the chance you’ll win at least one day. You may purchase raffle tickets online using this registration page or mail in…
Find out more »2022 Master Gardener Plant Sale
The Annual Cumberland County Master Gardener Plant Sale will take place on Saturday, May 28 from 8:00am to noon at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm, located at Presumpscot Point Rd in Falmouth. In addition to organic vegetable and herb seedlings and annuals and perennials, there will be an exemplary selection of Maine native plants and pollinator plants. Master Gardeners will be on hand to assist and advise you on plant selections. Other fun items for sale will be gently used…
Find out more »June 2022
Stocking Your Pantry
Tuesday, June 14, 2022. For more information and to register please call Naples Public Library at 207.693.6841.
Find out more »Preserving the Harvest: Common Home Food Preservation Ingredients and Equipment
Thursday, June 16, 2022 Join the University of Maine Cooperative Extension food preservation staff for a lively discussion and demonstration on how to preserve Maine foods throughout our growing season. $5 optional donation is appreciated.
Find out more »Field Day at Tidewater Farm
Thursday, June 16, 5:00-6:30 PM: Dividing Perennials & Irrigation for Vegetable Gardens Come experience the grounds at Tidewater Farm, learn about what we do, and engage with the gardens through hands-on demonstrations with UMaine Extension Staff and Master Gardener Volunteers. Demonstrations begin at 5:30 PM. This event is FREE and open to the public - no registration required. Participate in a hands-on demonstration of when and how to properly divide perennials in the spring and take home a small plant…
Find out more »Pressure Canning Meats, Stocks, and Soups
Tuesday, June 28, 2022. For more information and to register call Naples Public Library at 207.693.6841.
Find out more »Preserving the Harvest: Jams and Jellies
Wednesday, June 29, 2022 Ever wonder how to make your own homemade jams and jellies? University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s hands-on food preservation workshop will teach you the basics of making local fruit jam and jelly, including how to use a boiling water bath canner to preserve jam. Learn from the experts. We will provide fresh produce and canning jars. Please bring a pot holder to the workshop.
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