Pamela Hargest
Field Days at Tidewater Farm
UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm 200 Presumpscot Point Rd, Falmouth, ME, United StatesJoin 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 Noon: Putting the Gardens to Bed | Supporting Soil Health Participate in a hands-on demonstration of how to put your gardens to bed, including practices […]
The Past and Present Future of Trees
Virtual (Zoom)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 […]
Growing Native Plants from Seed Workshop
UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm 200 Presumpscot Point Rd, Falmouth, ME, United StatesDid you know that late fall and early winter is the perfect time to start native seeds outdoors? In this workshop, you’ll learn how to start and care for your native plants from seed to transplant, including sowing techniques, protecting your seeds from critters, and dividing your plants in the spring. Each participant will take […]
Growing Microgreens 101
UMaine Regional Learning Center 75 Clearwater Drive, Suite 104, Falmouth, ME, United StatesMicrogreens are herb, flower, or vegetable greens grown densely in trays and harvested just after they’ve put on their first true leaves (about 1-6”). These tiny greens are packed with […]
Landscape for Life
Every home landscape has the potential to be more beautiful, help clean air and water, reduce flooding, and combat climate change. Yet conventional gardening practices too often work against nature, […]
Intro to Vegetable Gardening: From Seed to Harvest
Program Fee*: Sliding scale, $50-$100 Registration: Required, Register online Location: Various locations in Falmouth and Portland Join us for a five-part vegetable gardening series where you’ll learn the techniques to […]
Landscape for Life
Every home landscape has the potential to be more beautiful, help clean air and water, reduce flooding, and combat climate change. Yet conventional gardening practices too often work against nature, damaging the environment's ability to provide these natural benefits. Join us for this five-part series about creating a sustainable home landscape. Learn how to attract […]
Landscape for Life
Every home landscape has the potential to be more beautiful, help clean air and water, reduce flooding, and combat climate change. Yet conventional gardening practices too often work against nature, damaging the environment's ability to provide these natural benefits. Join us for this five-part series about creating a sustainable home landscape. Learn how to attract […]
Landscape for Life
Every home landscape has the potential to be more beautiful, help clean air and water, reduce flooding, and combat climate change. Yet conventional gardening practices too often work against nature, damaging the environment's ability to provide these natural benefits. Join us for this five-part series about creating a sustainable home landscape. Learn how to attract […]
Starting Seeds Indoors Workshop
Cumberland County Extension Office 75 Clearwater Dr. Suite 104, Falmouth, ME, United StatesJoin us for a Starting Seeds Indoors Workshop on Wednesday, March 20, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Cumberland County Office, 75 Clearwater Dr, Ste 104, Falmouth. Designed to […]
The Problem with Peat
ZoomDid you know that peat bogs are the world’s largest natural carbon source as they store 30% of land-based carbon? One study estimated that peat bogs store three times as much carbon each year as a growing forest. Did you know that using peat in gardening is a non-sustainable practice and, in fact, using peat […]
Landscape for Life
Every home landscape has the potential to be more beautiful, help clean air and water, reduce flooding, and combat climate change. Yet conventional gardening practices too often work against nature, […]
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