Tag: County: Cumberland

sunflowers growing in a large garden bed at Hurricane Valley Farm, high tunnel or hoop house in background

Managing Soil Compaction on Small Farms

Struggling with compacted soils? Interested in hand-scale approaches to improve soil health? Join us as we visit the UMaine Extension Demonstration Site at Hurricane Valley Farm to see strategies in […]

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The Natural Dye Garden

Join fiber farmer, fiber artist, and natural dye grower, Eileen Flanagan, for a hands-on workshop exploring the colorful world of dye gardening. Growing plants for natural dyes is a rewarding […]

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Soil Health

Join UMaine Extension Horticulture Staff, Rebecca Long, for an engaging workshop on the foundation of a successful garden: healthy soil. Soil is a living system, and understanding how its physical, […]

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person making blueberry jam in canning jars with berries from a harvest

Preserving Blueberry Jam

Nothing says summertime in Maine like blueberry season. Join UMaine Extension staff and Master Food Preserver Volunteers for a hands-on workshop dedicated to the art and science of preserving Maine fruit. […]

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Webinar: Quick and Easy Preserving

Interested in preserving all those great garden vegetables but short on time or energy? This interactive webinar from UMaine Extension food preservation experts will teach you several quick and easy […]

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Volunteer serving food.

Cooking for Crowds on October 29, 2026

Many organizations and community groups rely on volunteers like you for a variety of food events for fundraising, fellowship, food pantries or other services to the community. But cooking for […]

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Volunteer serving food.

Cooking for Crowds on October 14, 2026

Many organizations and community groups rely on volunteers like you for a variety of food events for fundraising, fellowship, food pantries or other services to the community. But cooking for […]

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Volunteer serving food.

Cooking for Crowds on September 25, 2026

Many organizations and community groups rely on volunteers like you for a variety of food events for fundraising, fellowship, food pantries or other services to the community. But cooking for […]

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