Join us on Monday, May 8, 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. for a workshop on how to build a structurally sound high tunnel. We’ll discuss how to set yourself up for success with squaring your site, setting ground posts, and assembling the bows. Then, we’ll focus most of our time on how to install baseboards […]
Join us at Tidewater Farm on the second Saturday of the month from June to October, rain or shine, for our family-friendly field days! Saturday, September 9, 10:00 AM to Noon: Growing Native Plants | Preserving your Harvest Enjoy a guided walk through the gardens as we highlight native plants for various growing conditions and […]
Join Freeport Community Services for the first in a series of talks about growing, foraging, and nurturing our ecosystem in Maine. The Pine Tree Pantry: Growing, Preserving, and Raising Food in Your Maine Backyard will feature presentations from UMaine Extension staff and volunteers on growing and preserving food in Maine.
Youth ages 5-10, join us to learn the basics of how to garden. We will plant a sunflower, so you can take it home to watch it grow. 5-8 year-olds must have an adult present for assistance and some projects encourage adult assistance for all ages. Current 4-H enrollment is not necessary for participation in […]
Join us at Tidewater Farm on the second Saturday of the month from June to October, rain or shine, for our family-friendly field days! Saturday, June 10, 10:00 AM to Noon: Dividing Perennials | Succession Planting and Irrigation Participate in a hands-on demonstration of when and how to properly divide plants – and take home […]
Join us at Tidewater Farm on the second Saturday of the month from June to October, rain or shine, for our family-friendly field days! Saturday, August 12, 10:00 AM to Noon: Deadheading | Extending the Season With the wide variety of flowers blooming in August, enjoy a walk through the gardens and participate in a […]
Join us at Tidewater Farm on the second Saturday of the month from June to October, rain or shine, for our family-friendly field days! Saturday, September 9th, 10:00 AM to Noon: Growing Native Plants | Preserving Your Harvest Enjoy a guided walk through the gardens as we highlight native plants for various growing conditions and […]
Join us at Tidewater Farm on the second Saturday of the month from June to October, rain or shine, for our family-friendly field days! Saturday, October 14th, 10:00 AM to […]
Join arborist, Jeff Tarling, for a discussion about the past and present future of trees. We'll learn about the history and current status of trees in Maine, including the best trees to plant, which trees are considered invasive, how to address pest issues, and conservation efforts in Maine. Jeff Tarling, a lifelong ‘tree-hugger’, has helped […]
One Monday afternoon each month from October – December, we will offer a themed hands-on activity for youth ages 5-8 that will include crafts or science. November's activity will be themed around snow! Current 4-H enrollment is not necessary for participation in the Maker Series program. You can choose to join us for one project […]
