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June 2020
10 Steps to a Healthier You – Online Series
Are you or someone you know interested in improving you and your family's health, saving money at the store, and basic nutrition tips? Our educators now have the resources to conduct EFNEP nutrition education classes at a distance with the option of classes taught one-on-one or in small groups. 10 Steps to a Healthier You - Online Series 10 lesson series – each lesson is 15-20 minutes in length Self-led online learning through interactive videos, print lessons, and worksheets Participants…
Find out more »July 2020
Preserving the Maine Harvest: Fermented Cucumber Pickles
Join UMaine Extension food preservation staff for a lively discussion and demonstrations on how to preserve Maine foods throughout our growing season. This series will take place Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom and includes a discussion and demonstration of research-based preserving methods like canning, freezing, dehydrating, and fermenting. Participants will receive Zoom information after registering.
Find out more »Summer Series: Choosing Native Plants for Pollinators
In this webinar, we’ll discuss how to select native plants for pollinators and specific growing conditions for these different planting combinations.
Find out more »Preserving the Maine Harvest: All Things Green Beans-Canning and Freezing
Join UMaine Extension food preservation staff for a lively discussion and demonstrations on how to preserve Maine foods throughout our growing season. This series will take place Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom and includes a discussion and demonstration of research-based preserving methods like canning, freezing, dehydrating, and fermenting. Participants will receive Zoom information after registering.
Find out more »Preserving the Maine Harvest: Freezing Maine Seafood
Join UMaine Extension food preservation staff for a lively discussion and demonstrations on how to preserve Maine foods throughout our growing season. This series will take place Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom and includes a discussion and demonstration of research-based preserving methods like canning, freezing, dehydrating, and fermenting. Participants will receive Zoom information after registering.
Find out more »August 2020
Summer Series: All Season Gardening
In this webinar, we’ll discuss how to then use season extension structures to boost spring and summer season crops and cover production schedules, which hardy greens to use for winter growing and when and how to get them started.
Find out more »Summer Series: Cover Crop and Soil Management
In this webinar, we’ll discuss fall activities that will improve soil health in your garden with a special emphasis on cover crops--what to plant, when to plant it, and how to manage it.
Find out more »Summer Series: Pain Free Gardening
In this webinar, we’ll introduce ergonomic tools and techniques to keep your flowers blooming and your vegetables ripening while keeping aches and pains at bay.
Find out more »September 2020
Summer Series: Growing Garlic
In this webinar, we’ll discuss all aspects of garlic culture including planting stock, site selection, timing of harvest and proper drying.
Find out more »Summer Series: Root Cellaring
In this webinar, we’ll discuss ideal storage conditions for most of our crops, and how to create those various conditions throughout most households.
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