Kids Can Can Youth Preserving Series
UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm 200 Presumpscot Point Rd, Falmouth, ME, United StatesBlueberry jam, pickles, and tomato sauce—all of these foods can be made from scratch with fruits and vegetables grown in your own garden. Join UMaine Extension staff and volunteers for […]
Interseeding Cover Crop Webinar
ZoomJuly and August are ideal times for seeding cover crops over your vegetable crops. This practice, called interseeding, stabilizes soils during the growing season, reduces weed populations, and results in […]
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 […]
2024 Open House and Annual Meeting
UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm 200 Presumpscot Point Rd, Falmouth, ME, United StatesThe 2024 Open House will provide an opportunity to learn about UMaine Extension’s work in Cumberland County, explore the Gardens at Tidewater Farm, attend a short presentation on “Gardening in a Changing […]
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 […]
Preserving Salsa Workshop
UMaine Regional Learning Center 75 Clearwater Drive, Suite 104, Falmouth, ME, United StatesLearn to make your own home canned salsa with University of Maine Cooperative Extension staff and Master Food Preserver volunteers. We will learn how to safely preserve tomato salsa using […]
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, […]
ServSafe® Manager Course and Exam, September 25th, 2024
UMaine Regional Learning Center 75 Clearwater Drive, Suite 104, Falmouth, ME, United StatesUniversity of Maine Cooperative Extension can help you achieve your ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification. This nationally-recognized certification is for anyone working in the food industry, including non-profit organizations. UMaine […]
Preserving Fruit and Hot Pepper Jams
Fork Food Lab 97 Darling Ave., South Portland, ME, United StatesLearn to preserve the bounty and bold flavors of summer by mixing fruit and peppers in your jams in this early fall workshop. Participants will learn the basics of making […]
Learn to Preserve with Master Preservers: Deyhdrating
Curtis Memorial Library 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick, United StatesUnlock the secrets of delicious, home-preserved foods with this Fall lecture series, guided by Master Food Preserver Claire Schreiber. Join us for three engaging sessions where you'll learn the art […]
Canceled Enter the Garden of Silence: From Seeing to Writing
UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm 200 Presumpscot Point Rd, Falmouth, ME, United StatesGeorgia O’Keefe once said, “Nobody sees a flower, really—it is so small—we haven’t time, and to see takes time.” Using this quote as a jumping off point, this writing workshop […]
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