Master Gardener Plant Sale
2024 Master Gardener Volunteer Plant Sale
Join us for the 29th annual University of Maine Master Gardener Volunteer Plant Sale in Cumberland County will be held on Saturday, June 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm in Falmouth.
Master Gardener Volunteers will be on hand to assist patrons with their plant selections and to offer growing tips. There will be a broad selection of organic vegetable seedlings, herb and annual seedlings, and native and pollinator plants for sale. Gently used garden tools and supplies, bags of local compost, raffle tickets and soft-serve by Maine Maple Creemee Co will also be available. This community event will feature educational demonstrations led by Master Gardener Volunteers beginning at 10:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Educational Demonstrations:
- 10:00 a.m. – Success with Tomatoes with Tom Witwicki
- 10:30 a.m. – Perennial Digging and Transplanting with Nicki Griffin and Priscilla Nicholson
- 11:00 a.m. – Growing Great Blueberries with Joel Leak
All proceeds from the plant sale go directly towards supporting community-based horticulture projects, which rely on the expertise and volunteer time of Master Gardener Volunteers. These projects are found in communities across Cumberland County and include large undertakings such as demonstration gardens, Maine Harvest for Hunger initiatives, therapeutic gardens, school gardens, youth programs, and more.
For more information or questions, contact us at extension.cumberland@maine.edu or 207-781-6099.