Tidewater Farm Events

Drop-in Hours, Tuesdays in July and August, 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.

The hedgerow and market garden at Tidewater Farm - photo by Pamela Hargest

During drop-in hours, individuals can visit Tidewater Farm where UMaine Extension horticulture staff will be on hand to answer questions and help troubleshoot garden issues. Staff can answer questions about vegetables, annual flowers, perennials, pest management and more. The extensive gardens at Tidewater Farm can serve as examples of garden spaces that embrace environmentally friendly and sustainable practices, and offer opportunities for hands-on learning and exploration. No registration is required.

Please note: We will not be accepting any live disease or pest samples during the drop-in hours. Please only bring photos of the disease or pest you have.

The Basics of Composting: From Scraps to Soil

Wednesday, September 11, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.

Compost pile steaming Interested 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 compost feedstocks, best practices to build and maintain a healthy compost pile, and horticultural uses of finished compost. Participants will also learn about different small-scale composting set-ups, from bins to lobster traps to tumblers. We hope participants will leave the workshop empowered to compost wherever they live, whether it’s a farm, apartment, or community garden.

Registration is required and the program fee is offered on a sliding scale, $5-$15.

If you have any questions or would like to request an accommodation, please contact Pamela Hargest at pamela.hargest@maine.edu

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