Join us for a hands-on microgreen workshop! Microgreens are herb, flower, or vegetable greens grown densely in trays and harvested just after they’ve put on their first true leaves (about 1-3”). These tiny greens are packed with nutrients, color, and flavor, which is why they are popular among fine dining chefs as a garnish. They […]
A winter meeting to share knowledge about Zone 5 growing, marketing, and designing with farm fresh flowers. Pre-Conference: Focus on Design & Management for Weddings (FULL) Date: January 28, 2019 Location: Abromson Center of the University of Southern Maine, Portland, ME Cost: $400 per person (FULL) Main Conference: Date: January 29 & 30, 2019 Location: […]
Join us for a hands-on microgreen workshop! Microgreens are herb, flower, or vegetable greens grown densely in trays and harvested just after they’ve put on their first true leaves (about 1-3”). These tiny greens are packed with nutrients, color, and flavor, which is why they are popular among fine dining chefs as a garnish. They […]
O’Donal’s Nurseries, Inc. is a wholesale and retail dealer of plants, trees, shrubs and perennials, and offers landscaping design services. They have a garden center with sunroom. In 1960, Royce and Selma O’Donal purchased what had been known previously as the Jackson Nursery; a four-generation nursery that originated in 1850. Jeff O’Donal is the second […]
Maine Vegetable and Fruit School is hosted by University of Maine Cooperative Extension Maine Vegetable & Small Fruit Growers Association Speakers Sam Blackstone – Circle B Farms, Caribou Dr. David Handley – Vegetable and Small Fruit Specialist, UMaine Cooperative Extension Mark Hutchinson – Extension Professor, UMaine Cooperative Extension Dr. Mark Hutton – Associate Dean for Research, UMaine College of […]
Presenter/Educator Thomas Hoerth, an Adjunct Instructor with Southern Maine Community College, will lead the group in a fun, hands-on workshop where he will demonstrate proper techniques for grafting fruit trees. Each participant will be given the tools and supplies they need to graft their own pear tree (to take home) and will develop the skills […]
This workshop will highlight the principles of landscape design and how to apply these principals to design projects. Additionally, the evolution of landscape design in reaction to environmental stewardship will be discussed. The presentation will focus on creating sustainable designs that enhance the ecosystem services provided by a landscape and will include hand-on activities Instructor – Matthew […]
The Master Gardener Plant Sale offers the assistance of Master Gardener Volunteers who will be on hand to help you select plants that best meet your needs and to answer questions you might have on how to care for them. Selections include native and pollinator plants, vegetable seedlings, herbs, perennials, shrubs, and annuals. In addition, […]
Want to conserve water, reduce weed and disease pressure, uniformly irrigate, and save time? Join us for a workshop on how to install a drip irrigation (also known as trickle irrigation) system for your vegetable or annual flower garden! We'll cover all the basics, including how to design and construct the layout of your irrigation […]
