Tidewater Farm Events

Master Gardener Volunteer Plant Sale

Saturday, May 23, 2026
9 a.m. – noon
Free and open to all

We hope to see you at this annual event! Master Gardener Volunteers will be on hand to help you select plants and share growing tips. A wide selection of organic vegetable seedlings, herb and annual seedlings, and native and pollinator-friendly plants will be available for purchase. Gently used garden tools and supplies, bags of local compost from Garbage to Garden, coffee by Kim’s Coffee Bar, soft-serve by Maine Maple Creemee Co, and tool sharpening by Wicked Sharp will also be available.

Master Gardener Volunteers standing in the education tent at the 2025 plant sale
Master Gardener Volunteers at the 2025 plant sale

This community-focused event will feature demonstrations led by Master Gardener Volunteers and Master Food Preservers, along with youth activities hosted by 4-H staff.

Proceeds from the plant sale support community-based horticulture projects throughout Cumberland County. These efforts, often led by Master Gardener Volunteers, include demonstration gardens, Maine Harvest for Hunger initiatives, therapeutic gardens, youth and school garden programs, and more.

For more information, please see the Master Gardener Plant Sale webpage. We hope to see you there!

Growing and Preserving Herbs

herb plants growing in a gardenTuesday, June 2, 2026
5:30 – 7 p.m.
Cost: $15 register online

Join Master Food Preserver, Lali Constantino, and Master Gardener Volunteer, Joel Leak, for an engaging, hands-on workshop on growing, harvesting, using, and preserving culinary herbs. Discover how cultivating a kitchen garden not only provides fresh flavors for your meals but also attracts beneficial pollinators to your yard.

In this interactive class, you’ll learn practical techniques for successfully growing culinary herbs, including when and how to harvest for peak flavor and plant health. We’ll explore the different parts of the plant you can us, leaves, stems, flowers, and seeds, and how each can enhance your cooking. Participants will also learn how to preserve herbs for everyday use, including making their own herb powder using the dehydration method, and will experiment with creative herb combinations to elevate home-cooked dishes.

Leave with fresh ideas, practical skills, and the confidence to grow, harvest, preserve, and add your personal touch to meals made from your own kitchen garden. This workshop will take place at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm, 200 Presumpscot Point Rd, Falmouth, ME 04105.

Registration is required and the program fee is $15 per person.

Big Yield on Small Plots

vegetables growing in a gardenWednesday, June 10, 2026
5:30 – 7 p.m.
Cost: $15 register online

Join UMaine Extension Urban Agriculture Professional, Carrick Gambell, for a hands-on workshop on growing big yields in small spaces. Gardening in a limited area doesn’t have to be restrictive, learn how to make the most of every square foot.

In this interactive class, you’ll explore techniques such as trellising, dense planting, and extending the growing season into the fall. Participants will get hands-on practice setting up a trellis and leave with practical strategies to grow more food for themselves, their families, and their communities.

This workshop will take place at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm, 200 Presumpscot Point Rd, Falmouth, ME 04105.

Registration is required and the program fee is $15 per person.

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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