Horticulture
The Problem with Peat
ZoomDid you know that peat bogs are the world’s largest natural carbon source as they store 30% of land-based carbon? One study estimated that peat bogs store three times as […]
Landscape for Life
Every home landscape has the potential to be more beautiful, help clean air and water, reduce flooding, and combat climate change. Yet conventional gardening practices too often work against nature, […]
Intro to Vegetable Gardening: From Seed to Harvest
Program Fee*: Sliding scale, $50-$100 Registration: Required, Register online Location: Various locations in Falmouth and Portland Join us for a five-part vegetable gardening series where you’ll learn the techniques to […]
Garden Tool Care and Maintenance Workshop
UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm 200 Presumpscot Point Rd, Falmouth, ME, United StatesJoin us for a Garden Tool Care and Maintenance workshop on Wednesday, April 10, 5:00 - 6:30 pm at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm in Falmouth! Proper tool care […]
Intro to Vegetable Gardening: From Seed to Harvest
Program Fee*: Sliding scale, $50-$100 Registration: Required, Register online Location: Various locations in Falmouth and Portland Join us for a five-part vegetable gardening series where you’ll learn the techniques to […]
Planting an Herb Garden
UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm 200 Presumpscot Point Rd, Falmouth, ME, United StatesJoin us for Planting a Herb Garden Workshop on Thursday, May 2, 5:00pm to 6:30pm at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm in Falmouth! Meet the gardeners at the Tidewater […]
Intro to Vegetable Gardening: From Seed to Harvest
Program Fee*: Sliding scale, $50-$100 Registration: Required, Register online Location: Various locations in Falmouth and Portland Join us for a five-part vegetable gardening series where you’ll learn the techniques to […]
Intro to Vegetable Gardening: From Seed to Harvest
Program Fee*: Sliding scale, $50-$100 Registration: Required, Register online Location: Various locations in Falmouth and Portland Join us for a five-part vegetable gardening series where you’ll learn the techniques to […]
Field Day at Tidewater Farm
UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm 200 Presumpscot Point Rd, Falmouth, ME, United StatesUniversity of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a Field Day on Saturday, August 17 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm, 200 Presumpscot Point […]
This event has been cancelled: The Basics of Composting: From Scraps to Soil
UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm 200 Presumpscot Point Rd, Falmouth, ME, United StatesInterested in turning your food scraps and waste into nourishment for your plants? Join us and learn the basics of composting! In this workshop we’ll discuss the advantages of different […]
Bringing Nature Home: A Guide to Native Plant Gardening
Virtual (Zoom)Join Andrew Tufts, Manager of Maine Audubon's 'Bringing Nature Home' program, for an engaging presentation on the importance of native plant gardening. Discover how native plants support local wildlife, improve […]
Urban Growers Gathering: Backyard Blooms
Backyard Blooms 74 Ocean Ave., Portland, MaineUrban farmers and gardeners play a pivotal role in Maine’s towns and cities, providing nutritious food, community building, education, and safe spaces for their neighbors. We invite urban growers, producers, […]
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