Horticulture
Horticulture touches our lives every day, from the foods we eat from our gardens (or our local farmer’s garden) to the flowers and plants that enhance our well-being.
The UMaine Extension Horticulture staff is here to assist you with research-based answers to your horticultural-related concerns and questions. You can now use our online form to connect with a dedicated horticulturist who will provide expert guidance. They’re supported by our full team of specialists, ensuring you receive clear, reliable answers. Most responses arrive within 3–5 business days, often sooner.
Cumberland County Horticulture Staff
- Pamela Hargest, Horticulture Professional, pamela.hargest@maine.edu
- Abigail Griffith, Horticulture Community Education Assistant, abigail.griffith@maine.edu
- Ava Sharpe, Horticulture & Agriculture Administrative Specialist, ava.sharpe@maine.edu
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Additional Gardening Resources
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- Vegetable Gardening: Keep Your Garden Growing — Plant from Spring to Fall
- Pest Identification and Information Services & Plant Disease Diagnosis
- Are you a frustrated gardener with insect pest problems in your yard or garden? Guinea Fowl May Be the Solution
- Master Gardener Volunteer Resources