{"id":43833,"date":"2023-08-31T08:04:41","date_gmt":"2023-08-31T12:04:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/?page_id=43833"},"modified":"2023-08-31T08:04:41","modified_gmt":"2023-08-31T12:04:41","slug":"september-2023-master-gardener-volunteer-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/master-gardener-volunteers-online-resource\/september-2023-master-gardener-volunteer-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"September 2023 Master Gardener Volunteer Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><b>In this issue\u2026<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#President\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">From the President\u2026<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#FieldDay\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Field Days at Tidewater Farm<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#OpenHouse\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UMaine Cooperative Extension Open House and Annual Meeting<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Speaker\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2023-2024 Master Gardener Volunteer Speaker Series<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"#Harvest\">Save the Date: Master Gardener Harvest Celebration<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Events\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Upcoming Events<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Pesticides\">Pesticide Collection\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Invasive\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Invasive Weed Alert: Persicaria Perfoliata a.k.a.: Mile-a-Minute weed<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Hours\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Reporting MGV Hours for 2023<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"#Clynk\">CLYNK<\/a><a id=\"President\"><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>From the President\u2026<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dear Master Gardeners,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hope your tomatoes\u00a0 are growing better than mine! This summer has served as a good example on why growing tomatoes in a high tunnel or greenhouse yields better results. If you haven\u2019t visited Tidewater Farm in the last few weeks, stop by the high tunnel and look at the tomatoes!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">I visited the August Field Day at Tidewater. I went early and saw many Master Gardeners and members of the public. AJ presented a program on deadheading. It was fun to watch. The next Field Day is September 9<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The topics will be <\/span><b>Growing Native Plants<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and <\/span><b>Preserving the Harvest<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Hope you will attend.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In my Master Gardener class, we mostly discussed vegetables and very little on ornamentals except to identify wildflowers. I did poorly in the wildflower ID class. At that time, food insecurity was very high (as it is now) therefore classes were designed to address the problem, and horticulture was our primary focus. Lately I have become more interested in landscape design and thinking about the benefits of great design on our wellbeing. This interest started when my wife attended Boston Architecture Collage in Landscape Design. If you have the opportunity to visit the Thuya Garden (a Dawn Redwood is on the property) and the Asticou Azalea Garden in Northeast Harbor, you will feel a sense of ease seep in and your stress float away.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Wishing you a great September,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">David Elliott<a id=\"FieldDay\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"43838\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-43838\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2023\/08\/1_From-the-president_Tomatoes-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Tomato plants in the high tunnel at Tidewater Farms\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2023\/08\/1_From-the-president_Tomatoes-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2023\/08\/1_From-the-president_Tomatoes-105x70.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2023\/08\/1_From-the-president_Tomatoes-317x211.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2023\/08\/1_From-the-president_Tomatoes-423x282.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2023\/08\/1_From-the-president_Tomatoes.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"image-attribution\">Photo courtesy of David Elliot<\/span>Tomato plants growing in the high tunnel at Tidewater Farms<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>Field Days at Tidewater Farm<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b>Saturday, September 9, 10:00 AM to Noon: Growing Native Plants | Preserving your Harvest<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Join us on Saturday, September 9, 10:00am to Noon for our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/tidewater\/events\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Field Day at Tidewater Farm<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. This event is free and open to the public so bring your friends and family! Demonstrations begin at 10:30am. Child-friendly activities will be provided. No registration required.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Enjoy a guided walk through the gardens as we highlight native plants for various growing conditions and how those plants are grown from seed. Then, join us for a hands-on demonstration preserving produce from the gardens with a discussion of food safety practices for food preservation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Our friends at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/waysidemaine.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Wayside Food Programs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> will be on hand to offer samples and recipes utilizing fresh produce from Tidewater Farm. Learn about their food programs aimed to increase food access across Cumberland County and beyond.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Other Events at Tidewater Farm this September:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Tuesday, September 12, 5:00 to 6:00 pm: Garden Tool Maintenance<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b>Program Fee:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Sliding Scale, $5-$15 | <\/span><b>Registration:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Required, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine-extension.formtitan.com\/ftproject\/events?eventid=a1c8c000007n37J\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Register Online<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Proper tool care is an important step for enhancing the longevity and safety of garden tools. In this workshop, we\u2019ll demonstrate best practices for maintaining your garden tools during and at the end of the growing season. Participants will gain hands-on experience cleaning and sharpening tools of their own and learn how to store their tools during the winter months.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Wednesday, September 27, 5:30 to 7:00 pm: Getting to Know Garden Herbs<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b>Program Fee:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Sliding Scale, $5-$15 | <\/span><b>Registration:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Required, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/register\/product\/getting-to-know-garden-herbs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Register Online<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Join Tidewater Farm\u2019s Master Gardener Volunteers at the demonstration garden to sample tea made from easy to grow herbs, learn how to make an aromatic healing salve from flowers, learn about harvesting and storing herbs including ginger and turmeric, and enjoy a tour where all can share tips for using garden herbs.<a id=\"OpenHouse\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"43364\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-43364\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2023\/05\/DSC_0756-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Bumble bee on blueberry flower\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bumble bee on blueberry flower<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>UMaine Cooperative Extension Open House and Annual Meeting\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-43844\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2023\/08\/2023-Open-House-Annual-Meeting-300x169.png\" alt=\"An invitation to the Open House and Annual Meeting\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2023\/08\/2023-Open-House-Annual-Meeting-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2023\/08\/2023-Open-House-Annual-Meeting-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2023\/08\/2023-Open-House-Annual-Meeting-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2023\/08\/2023-Open-House-Annual-Meeting-1536x865.png 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2023\/08\/2023-Open-House-Annual-Meeting-105x59.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2023\/08\/2023-Open-House-Annual-Meeting-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2023\/08\/2023-Open-House-Annual-Meeting-317x179.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2023\/08\/2023-Open-House-Annual-Meeting-423x238.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2023\/08\/2023-Open-House-Annual-Meeting-634x357.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2023\/08\/2023-Open-House-Annual-Meeting-846x477.png 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2023\/08\/2023-Open-House-Annual-Meeting-951x536.png 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2023\/08\/2023-Open-House-Annual-Meeting-1268x714.png 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2023\/08\/2023-Open-House-Annual-Meeting-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2023\/08\/2023-Open-House-Annual-Meeting.png 1640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Join us for our Open House and Annual Meeting on Wednesday, September 6 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/tidewater\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> in Falmouth!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Come learn about Extension\u2019s work, explore the gardens, attend a short presentation by local beekeeper, Peter Richardson, and participate in King Arthur\u2019s Flour Pie Bake-Off. Presentation begins at 5:30pm. Light refreshments and locally made ice cream will be provided. No registration required. In case of inclement weather, shelter will be provided.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>For a detailed schedule of events, as well as more information about the presentation and the Pie Bake-Off, <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/county-extension-association\/annual-meeting\/\">visit our website<\/a>.<a id=\"#Speaker\"><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>2023-2024 Cumberland County Master Gardener Speaker Series<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Here is a highlight of what\u2019s coming during the next Speaker Series Session (September 2023-June 2024).\u00a0 Our theme is \u201cClimate Change for Maine Gardeners\u201d and we will again be offering the Zoom sessions to Master Gardener Volunteers throughout Maine.\u00a0 In an exciting new development we will also be extending the Speaker Series Zooms to non-master gardeners throughout the state.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SEPT. 15: <\/span><b><i>Creating a Habitat for Backyard Birds<\/i><\/b><b> w\/ Andrew Tufts\/Audubon <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(Zoom)\u00a0 5:00 &#8211; 6:30pm <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/register\/product\/creating-habitat-for-backyard-birds\/\">(Register HERE)<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">OCT. 5: <\/span><b><i>Drought Resistant Plants<\/i><\/b><b> w\/ Amy Witt\/Earthwalkers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (Zoom) 5:00 &#8211; 6:30pm<br \/>\n<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">OCT. 24 or 25: <\/span><\/i><b><i>Tour of Wolfe Neck Center including sensory garden project<\/i><\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a012:00 &#8211; 3:00pm<br \/>\n<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">NOV. 16: <\/span><\/i><b><i>Native Trees<\/i><\/b><b> w\/ Jeff Tarling\/Arborist <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(Zoom) 5:00 &#8211; 6:30pm<br \/>\n<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">DEC. 6: <\/span><\/i><b><i>Holiday Decoration to Share with a Care Facility<\/i><\/b><b> (<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In-Person @ Extension Office) 2:00 &#8211; 4:00pm<br \/>\n<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">JAN 11: <\/span><\/i><b><i>Growing Figs in Containers in Maine<\/i><\/b><b> w\/ Bob McArdle\/MGV (<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Zoom) 5 &#8211; 6:30pm<br \/>\n<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">JAN. 24<\/span><\/i><b><i>: Doug Tallamy<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (sponsored by the Maine Garden Club and Audubon)<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">JAN 25: <\/span><b><i>Winter Sowing<\/i><\/b><b> w\/ Tyra Hatcher-Mitchell\/MGV<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (Zoom) 5 &#8211; 6:30pm<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">MAR 5<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: <\/span><\/i><b><i>Landscape for Life w\/ <\/i><\/b><b>Amy Witt\/Earthwalkers\u00a0 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(Five sessions) 5:30 &#8211; 7:30<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Feb. 27, March 3, 12, 19 + 26<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">FEB. TBD:<\/span> <b><i>Homegrown National Park <\/i><\/b><b>w\/ Andrew Tufts <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0Audubon (Zoom) 5 &#8211; 6:30pm<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">FEB. 29: <\/span><b><i>All About Seaweed for Gardeners w\/ <\/i><\/b><b>Maine Seaweed Council<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (Zoom) 5 &#8211; 6:30pm<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">MAR. 21: <\/span><b><i>The Problem with Peat<\/i><\/b><b> w\/ Tom Witwicki and Bonnie Barthmaier\/MGVs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0 Zoom 5 &#8211; 6:30pm<br \/>\n<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">APR 11: <\/span><\/i><b><i>No Till Practices<\/i><\/b><b> w\/ Mariam Telob\/MOFGA<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (Zoom) 5 &#8211; 6:30pm<br \/>\n<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">MAY 23: <\/span><\/i><b><i>Ornamentals<\/i><\/b><b> w\/ Nicki Griffin and Lucretia Bagley\/MGVs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (Zoom) 5 &#8211; 6:30pm<br \/>\n<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">JUN. 6: <\/span><\/i><b><i>Small Fruits<\/i><\/b><b> w\/ Joel Leak\/MGV <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">( Zoom) 5:30 &#8211; 7:00pm<a id=\"Harvest\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>Save the Date: Master Gardener Harvest Celebration <\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b>Mark your Calendars For Saturday, October 14th 3 &#8211; 6pm at UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A traditional event, the Master Gardener Harvest Celebration is now down on the farm! Join us for a potluck supper, raffle baskets, and music by the pine tones! Featuring the fantastic 2023 Seed Grant Gardens and tours of Tidewater Farm. A perfect time to catch up with old friends and\u00a0 meet new Master Gardeners! More Details and Potluck sign up to follow. Come for the Suppah &#8211; Stay for the Fun!<a id=\"Events\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>Upcoming Events<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Friday, September 1: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/falmouthlandtrust.org\/events\/moff\"><b>Maine Outdoor Film Festival<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">l 7 p.m. &#8211; 10 p.m. Falmouth<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Saturday, September 2:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/maineaudubon.org\/news\/events\/foraging-finding-wild-edible-and-medicinal-plants\/\"> <b>Foraging: Finding Wild Edible and Medicinal Plants<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> l 11 a.m. &#8211; 1 p.m. Holden<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Wednesday, September 6:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mofga.org\/event-calendar\/apple-tasting-in-the-maine-heritage-orchard-september-6\/\"> <b>Apple Tasting Maine Heritage Orchard<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> l 4:30 &#8211; 5:30 p.m. Unity<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Friday, September 8:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/food-preservation\/hands-on-workshops\/\"> <b>Fermenting Sauerkraut<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">l 1 &#8211; 3 p.m .Wiscasset<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Friday, September 8: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/maineaudubon.org\/news\/events\/edible-plant-walks-fridays\/\"><b>Fall Edible Plant Walks<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">l 4 p.m. &#8211; 6 p.m.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Saturday, September 9: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/tidewater\/events\/#septemberfieldday\"><b>Growing Native Plants\/Preserving Your Harvest<\/b> <\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">l 10 a.m. &#8211; 12 p.m. Falmouth<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Saturday, September 9: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/maineaudubon.org\/news\/events\/fall-plant-walk-2023\/\"><b>Fall Plant Walk at Gilsland Farm<\/b> <\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">l 10 a.m. &#8211; 12 p.m. Falmouth<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sunday, September 10:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wolfesneck.org\/calendar\/\"> <b>Herbal Salve Workshop<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">l 10 &#8211; 11:30 a.m. Freeport<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tuesday, September 12: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/tidewater\/events\/#gardentool\"><b>Garden Tool Maintenance<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> l 5 &#8211; 6 p.m. Falmouth<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tuesday, September 12: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cumberlandswcd.org\/workshops\"><b>YardScaping: From Lawns to Landscapes <\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">l 6 &#8211; 8 p.m. South Portland<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Wednesday, September 13: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickettailor.com\/events\/testorg8\/980849\"><b>Apple Tasting Maine Heritage Orchard<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">l 4:30 &#8211; 5:30 p.m. Unity<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tuesday, September 19: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/food-preservation\/hands-on-workshops\/\"><b>Pressure Canning <\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">l 5:30 &#8211; 8:30 p.m. Falmouth<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Wednesday, September 20: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wolfesneck.org\/calendar\/\"><b>Seaweed Farming<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">l 5 &#8211; 6 p.m. Freeport<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Thursday, September 21: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/maineaudubon.org\/news\/events\/autumn-equinox-at-maine-audubon-2023\/\"><b>Autumn Equinox Maine Audubon<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> l 4 &#8211; 7 p.m. Falmouth<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Friday-Sunday, September 22 &#8211; 24: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mofga.org\/tickets\/\"><b>Common Ground Fair <\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">l 9 a.m. &#8211; 6 p.m. Unity<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Saturday, September 23: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/maineaudubon.org\/news\/events\/mushrooms-of-maine-2023\/\"><b>Mushrooms of Maine<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">l 11 a.m. &#8211; 1 p.m. Holden<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Wednesday, September 27: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mofga.org\/event-calendar\/seed-breeding-and-plant-selection\/\"><b>Breeding and Plant Selection<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">l 3 &#8211; 5 p.m. Albion<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Wednesday, September 27 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/register\/product\/getting-to-know-garden-herbs\/\"><b>Getting to Know Garden Herbs<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> l 5:30 &#8211; 7 p.m. Falmouth<a id=\"Pesticides\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>Maine Offers Free Collection of Unwanted Pesticides to Protect Natural Resources<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maine residents can participate in the Obsolete Pesticide Collection Program, a joint initiative by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry&#8217;s Board of Pesticides Control (BPC) and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection. The program aims to safeguard Maine&#8217;s natural resources and prevent agricultural pollution by promoting the safe and proper disposal of outdated, unused, or unwanted pesticides.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Homeowners and family-owned farms are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity by bringing their unwanted pesticides, including herbicides, insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, disinfectants, and similar products used in agricultural production or around the home, to collection sites in Presque Isle, Bangor, Augusta, and Portland.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Key Information:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The next obsolete pesticide collection days will be held during October 2023, with one-day events in Presque Isle, Bangor, Augusta, and Portland.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pre-registration is required by September 29 to participate; drop-ins are not permitted.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The program only accepts pesticides and spray adjuvants.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Registration instructions and forms can be found on the program webpage: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cudGhpbmtmaXJzdHNwcmF5bGFzdC5vcmciLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwODAzLjgwNjMwMDgxIn0.hHyIny4f2Ooihftc2HRcNZkJsV13JFVDdTYk2Wgn2Lk\/s\/1116490910\/br\/223696388106-l\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">thinkfirstspraylast.org<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Each registration must be from the person currently possessing the pesticides, and materials collected on behalf of others will not be accepted.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">More details, including drop-off locations and the obsolete pesticides inventory form, will be provided soon on the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thinkfirstspraylast.org\"><b>BPC website<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>About Maine&#8217;s Obsolete Pesticide Collection Program<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Removing obsolete and unwanted pesticides is essential for protecting public health, wildlife, and the environment. Improper handling and disposal of pesticides can contaminate land and water resources. The Maine Obsolete Pesticide Collection Program ensures these hazardous materials are handled and disposed of safely. Since its inception in 1982, the program has successfully diverted over 250,000 lbs. of pesticides from entering the waste stream. Collected pesticides are transported to licensed, out-of-state disposal facilities through a hazardous waste disposal contractor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Disposing of Pesticides Safely<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Always follow the label instructions for the proper use, storage, and disposal of any pesticides you use. For more information about safe pesticide disposal,<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/safepestcontrol\/safe-disposal-pesticides.\"><b>visit the EPA website.<\/b><\/a><b><a id=\"Invasive\"><\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<figure id=\"43842\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-43842\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2023\/08\/4_Pesticide-disposal-300x187.jpeg\" alt=\"Photos of outdated pesticides\" width=\"300\" height=\"187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2023\/08\/4_Pesticide-disposal-300x187.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2023\/08\/4_Pesticide-disposal-1024x639.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2023\/08\/4_Pesticide-disposal-768x479.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2023\/08\/4_Pesticide-disposal-1536x959.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2023\/08\/4_Pesticide-disposal-105x66.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2023\/08\/4_Pesticide-disposal-317x198.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2023\/08\/4_Pesticide-disposal-423x264.jpeg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2023\/08\/4_Pesticide-disposal-634x396.jpeg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2023\/08\/4_Pesticide-disposal-846x528.jpeg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2023\/08\/4_Pesticide-disposal-951x593.jpeg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2023\/08\/4_Pesticide-disposal-1268x791.jpeg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2023\/08\/4_Pesticide-disposal.jpeg 1923w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Examples of old or unwanted pesticides.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>Invasive Weed alert: Persicaria Perfoliata a.k.a.: Mile-a-Minute Weed<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b>First Occurence of Mile-a-Minute Weed Confirmed in Maine, Urgent Action Required<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Department of Agriculture Conservation and Forestry (DACF) has recently verified the first known occurrence of mile-a-minute weed (Persicaria perfoliata) in Maine. This fast-growing invasive vine, native to India, Asia, and the Philippine Islands, poses a significant threat to nurseries, Christmas tree farms, reforestation projects, and restoration areas, as it can smother young plants and trees under its dense growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The discovery was made at a private residence in Boothbay Harbor, where the alert landowner reported finding a mile-a-minute weed plant while cleaning up weeds that came with newly installed landscape plants. This invasive species is one of 33 plants listed on the DACF&#8217;s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lm1haW5lLmdvdi9kYWNmL3BocC9ob3J0aWN1bHR1cmUvaW52YXNpdmVwbGFudHMuc2h0bWwiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwODA4LjgwODMwMDMxIn0.hxbhcG_Hk0Sl1FYBmPJChTPDZBqjLe3owwQuH8NWn-s\/s\/1116490910\/br\/223885737975-l\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">do-not-sell list<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, notorious for hitchhiking on nursery stock and spreading rapidly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mile-a-minute weed derives its name from its astonishing growth rate of up to 6 inches per day or 25 feet in six to eight weeks. It features distinctive triangular leaves, spikes of pea-sized blue fruits, and recurved barbs along the stems and leaf margins. The vine also displays peculiar circular leaves, known as ocreae, clasping the stem beneath each fruit spike.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Invasive species like mile-a-minute weed have the potential to cause severe harm to Maine&#8217;s environment and economy. As part of our commitment to controlling and eradicating this invasive plant, the DACF urges the public to report any potential sightings promptly. If you encounter a vine resembling mile-a-minute weed, please visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lm1haW5lLmdvdi9kYWNmL21uYXAvZmVhdHVyZXMvaW52YXNpdmVfcGxhbnRzL2ludnNoZWV0cy5odG0iLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwODA4LjgwODMwMDMxIn0.V6SubxNZcb3NEr79BT3mh7Pk9m5grGwVH9A3ny1Q2ic\/s\/1116490910\/br\/223885737975-l\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maine Natural Areas webpage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for identification information. If the plant matches the description, we encourage you to take photos, note the location, and report the finding via email to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Invasives.MNAP@maine.gov<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or call (207) 287-7545.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;The timely reporting of invasive plants is crucial to our efforts in safeguarding Maine&#8217;s natural areas,&#8221; said State Horticulturalist Gary Fish. &#8220;With the public&#8217;s support, we can respond rapidly and take necessary measures to eradicate any other mile-a-minute weed plants in the area.&#8221;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For more information on mile-a-minute weed and other invasive species of concern in Maine, please visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lm1haW5lLmdvdi9kYWNmL21uYXAvZmVhdHVyZXMvaW52YXNpdmVfcGxhbnRzL2ludmFzaXZlcy5odG0iLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwODA4LjgwODMwMDMxIn0.aTGuC3mOw3AygkittLn2-3WtGhX-J86-Ju3ch40T6o4\/s\/1116490910\/br\/223885737975-l\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/dacf\/mnap\/features\/invasive_plants\/invasives.htm<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, Let&#8217;s cooperate to protect our state&#8217;s biodiversity and preserve its natural beauty.<a id=\"Hours\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>Reporting MGV Hours and Produce Donations<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Thank you to everyone who has been reporting their hours so far this year. This is a friendly reminder to report your volunteer hours here: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/toolkit\/reporting-mgv-hours\/\"><b>Reporting Master Gardener Volunteer Hours<\/b><\/a> <b>(bookmark this page!)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. <\/span><b>MGVs have until the end of the year (December 31, 2023)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to complete their annual requirement of 20 hours or 40 hours if you are currently working on your certification.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Need to check the status of your MGV hours? <\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Email Becky Gray at<\/span><a href=\"mailto:extension.mastergardeners@maine.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> extension.mastergardeners@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or call 207.356.1348<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you are donating produce this season, please report the number of pounds donated here: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/maine-harvest-for-hunger\/donation-report-form\/\"><b>Cumberland County Maine Harvest for Hunger Donation Report Form<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<a id=\"Clynk\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>CLYNK<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Do you need more CLYNK bags? CLYNK bags can be picked up at the office Monday thru Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm. Our account grows steadily and the money supports Cumberland County Master Gardener projects. Collect your returnables in one of our designated CLYNK bags, drop off at your local Hannaford and help us grow our Seed Money.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Cumberland County Master Gardener Volunteer Newsletter is edited by Clarissa Brown and Annika Schmidt.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Event listings are compiled by <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Stephanie Karakantas. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you would like to submit an article or help with any aspect of the Newsletter contact <\/span><a href=\"mailto:jane.andrea@gmail.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">AJ Cornell<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, the newsletter coordinator.<\/span> <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this issue\u2026 From the President\u2026 Field Days at Tidewater Farm UMaine Cooperative Extension Open House and Annual Meeting 2023-2024 Master Gardener Volunteer Speaker Series Save the Date: Master Gardener Harvest Celebration\u00a0 Upcoming Events Pesticide Collection\u00a0 Invasive Weed Alert: Persicaria Perfoliata a.k.a.: Mile-a-Minute weed Reporting MGV Hours for 2023 CLYNK From the President\u2026 Dear Master [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":203,"featured_media":0,"parent":5557,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-43833","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - 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