{"id":46504,"date":"2025-09-30T10:24:51","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T14:24:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/?page_id=46504"},"modified":"2025-09-30T10:24:51","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T14:24:51","slug":"october-2025-master-gardener-volunteer-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/master-gardener-volunteers-online-resource\/october-2025-master-gardener-volunteer-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"October 2025 Master Gardener Volunteer Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><strong>In this issue\u2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#President\">From the President<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Roots\">Roots: Meet MGV Linda Grant<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Project\">Project Spotlight: Ronald McDonald House<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#AskMGV\">Ask an MGV &#8211; Tips &amp; Tricks for Your Best Garden Yet<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Events\">Upcoming Events<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Updates\">MGV Updates<\/a> <a id=\"President\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>From the President<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201c<\/span><b>Life starts over again when it gets crisp in the Fall.\u201d &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">F. Scott Fitzgerald<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As I write this on the first day of fall, there\u2019s a trickle of falling leaves in my yard which will soon turn our landscape into a wonderland of autumn colors. Our fall foliage is fleeting, so I encourage you to get out and enjoy it &#8211; and maybe do some apple picking as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While the height of the growing season is only a memory now, despite my best efforts to extend it, we are reaching the end of the natural, active growing season. A Jesuit friend said \u201cthe greatest gift we have is the gift of life\u201d. Fall has always been bittersweet for me with so many changes in the natural life cycle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">I do relish the autumnal quiet of \u2018buttoning up my garden\u2019, while it seemed to happen earlier this year. Maybe in the midst of the beginning of a new school year and some of my favorite outdoor dining restaurants and ice cream establishments announcing closing dates, I\u2019ve lost track of our natural calendar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">From the preserving, freezing, saucing, and drying of this year\u2019s harvest to soil preparation, winterizing, bulb planting, and general tool and garden clean-up, there\u2019s certainly plenty to still do outside during these beautiful tranquil days.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Each year I keep a list of my gardening successes and failures. While this year\u2019s successes are fewer than last year, there are some correctable mistakes. No matter how big or small, successful or challenged your gardens were this year, remember there is always next year. Before we know it, we will be planting next year\u2019s garlic and the 2026 seed catalogs will be arriving in our mailboxes!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">I encouraged all of you last month to take in the incredible displays of handiwork and agriculture at a Maine Agricultural Fair. I\u2019m continually amazed and inspired by the talents of the contributors to these great events. And let us not forget the myriad of food offerings. Where else can we access a complete turkey dinner, sausage sandwich, fried dough, cotton candy, apple crisp, a plateful of blooming onions, and pizza in a single outing?!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The CCMGV Advisory Committee met in September, so I have some news to share:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Advisory is beginning to review and revise our Business Calendar.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The \u201cSummer Gala\u201d was a great success and we are planning another \u201cSummer Gala\u201d in 2026.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">All Advisory Sub-Committees should submit their budget projects for 2026 <\/span>by October 13th to <a href=\"http:\/\/garyhoyt50@gmail.com\">Gary Hoyt<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There will be at least two Advisory positions open starting in April, 2026. Please consider sharing your talents.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Our next Board Meeting will be on October 20<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, at Cooperative Extension in Falmouth.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Again<\/span><b>, <\/b><b>please mark your calendars and <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/signup.com\/go\/jCzwCPv\"><b>sign up<\/b><\/a><b> for the Annual Harvest Celebration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (pot luck) scheduled for Thursday, October 9th, 2025, from 5-7:30 P.M. at Maine Audubon in Falmouth.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Enjoy the end of our growing season. May it yield us not only a beautiful and bountiful harvest, but as importantly, tranquility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Gary Hoyt<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">CCMGA President <a id=\"Roots\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>Roots &#8211; Meet MGV Linda Grant<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-46508 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/09\/Roots-Linda-Grant-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Master Gardener Volunteer Linda Grant stands between two raised bed gardens.\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/>Linda grew up in Western New York State and upon graduating from Cornell University, went to New York City for a job in public relations. She and her husband Schuyler moved to New Jersey and raised their family. After their children graduated from college, Linda and Sky moved in 1996 to Yarmouth, Maine. They had summered in Maine for years and liked the state for its environmental concerns and great lifestyle. They have been active community participants in their retirement and Linda decided to pursue her love of gardening by taking the Master Gardener Class in 2009. She\u2019s enjoyed all the projects she\u2019s worked on and has been thrilled to be one of the Plant Sale committee for years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In 2021, Linda and Sky moved to Cumberland Crossing in Cumberland, an independent community separated by 10 miles from Oceanview, of which it is a part. As the community was being built and grew, many asked about having a community garden. Linda organized the garden with a few other residents and today there are 18 raised beds with a variety of gardens to enjoy. It\u2019s a wonderful activity, not just for the gardeners, but the whole community enjoys watching the gardens mature and be harvested. Linda acts as the coordinator and liaison with the administration and answers questions when she knows the answer &#8211; but like a true Master Gardener also is not afraid to say let&#8217;s ask the experts!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Linda was excited for a new challenge when asked to be the Chair of the Great Chebeague Golf Club&#8217;s Sanctuary Committee, to oversee the process of the club becoming an Audubon-certified course. This program promotes ecologically-sound land management and the conservation of natural resources on golf courses worldwide. As this golf course is on a five-mile island in Casco Bay, the club members felt it was important to the island community to follow the best environmental standards going into the future. The process involves developing an environmental plan and then following that plan to accomplish goals in six categories.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Over the past several years some of the projects include having a children&#8217;s bird house building workshop and placing bird and bat houses around the course, managing invasive species, engaging in water quality studies, observing how best to protect the shoreline and mitigate sea level rise damage, protecting a fresh water tidal stream, using the best plant materials, especially native plants \u2013 all to provide sustainability and observe climate change effects. The process has taken four years and it is anticipated to be completed in 2026.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Linda felt confident taking on the above tasks as well as assisting in the redesign of two\u00a0 public parks in Yarmouth because of what she has learned and continues to learn through the MGV program and informational UMaine sessions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">She has four grandchildren she sees as often as possible, and\u00a0 enjoys\u00a0 golf, planning, maintaining the landscaping at their new home, reading, hiking, and meeting new neighbors.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Is there a Master Gardener Volunteer you\u2019d like to see featured here? Nominate them by emailing <\/span><\/i><a href=\"mailto:heatherwberger@gmail.com\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Heather Wiggins Berger<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. <a id=\"Project\"><\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>Project Spotlight: Ronald McDonald House<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-46511 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/09\/RMD-House-Nicki-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Master Gardener Volunteer Nicki Griffin waters a colorful flowering plant.\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/> In 2019, Robin Babino and Nicki Griffin teamed up to work on the Ronald McDonald House gardens after several non-master gardener volunteers had made a few &#8220;mistakes&#8221; in taking care of the gardens &#8211; as they say, too many cooks spoil the broth!! More MG volunteers have joined over the years and this became a registered Master Gardener Work site. The current crew of Nicki Griffin, Dolores Testa, Pam Nickless, Jen Peavey and Nancy Sarnacki, with Betsy Pope and Robin Babino as advisors, meet each Spring and Fall to plan what improvements can be made. We schedule Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings \u2013 one or two volunteers each day \u2013 to keep everything watered and in great shape \u2013 weeds don\u2019t stand much of a chance with our crew!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-46512 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/09\/RMD-House-Nancy-and-Pam-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Two Master Gardener Volunteers pose near the Ronald McDonald House.\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" \/>With financial support from the Master Gardener Seed Grant program, we were able to add a Native Plant garden in 2023. In 2024, the Seed Grant program helped us purchase the annuals for our many very colorful container gardens, as well as rehabilitating\u00a0 a problem area with new Spirea and Catmint. In 2025, we were able to add many of the colorful annuals, some tomato plants and more native shrubs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-46510 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/09\/RMD-House-side-garden-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"A display of colorful flowers on the patio of the Ronald McDonald House.\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/09\/RMD-House-side-garden-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/09\/RMD-House-side-garden-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/09\/RMD-House-side-garden-105x79.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/09\/RMD-House-side-garden-317x238.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/09\/RMD-House-side-garden-423x317.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/09\/RMD-House-side-garden-634x476.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/09\/RMD-House-side-garden-846x635.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/09\/RMD-House-side-garden-951x713.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/09\/RMD-House-side-garden-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/09\/RMD-House-side-garden.jpg 1008w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/>We have worked hard to create a colorful and serene place for the 800+ families who come and go from the RMD House. There is lots of seating for anyone stopping by, and the view from the inside looking out is always lovely. Jen Peavey was our master this year at putting together gorgeous containers!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0Every time we work in the gardens we get so many thank-yous from the families, the RMD volunteers and the neighbors who walk by. It&#8217;s truly a labor of love for all of us.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you are interested in volunteering, please reach out to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"mailto:gardenhandsme@gmail.com\">Nicki Griffin<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We\u2019re looking for volunteer projects to feature in our Master Gardener Volunteer Newsletter. If you are interested in having your project featured &#8211; or if there is a project you would like to learn more about &#8211; please reach out to <\/span><\/i><a href=\"mailto:pdxsail@gmail.com\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Kerri Frazier<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. <a id=\"AskMGV\"><\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>Ask an MGV: Tips &amp; Tricks for your Best Garden Yet<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Q: Last fall, I installed a wide variety of native plants in my new side garden. This year I\u2019d like to collect their seeds to share with friends &#8211; and with other parts of my yard. How do I get started?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>A: <\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">[Excerpted from Maine Home Garden News &#8211; September Newsletter &#8211; Collecting Native Perennial Seeds: A How-To Guide for Beginners by <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pamela Hargest, Horticulture Professional]<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Collecting seeds from native perennials can be a rewarding and meaningful experience. It not only deepens your connection with local ecosystems but also supports native plant restoration and biodiversity. However, it\u2019s important to remember that seeds serve as a crucial food source for wildlife and play a vital role in natural plant reproduction. Always do your research and approach seed collection responsibly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This guide focuses on native perennials that produce dry seeds, which are typically easier for beginners to collect.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Research Before You Collect<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Start by identifying the native perennials from which you plan to collect seeds. Research key details such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When they flower and produce seeds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What the seeds look like when mature<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How the seeds are dispersed naturally<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Whether the plant is listed as endangered or threatened<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Consider observing your target plants for a full growing season. Keep a journal or calendar to track flower and seed development. This will help you time your collection efforts more effectively in the following year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Check Legal and Conservation Status<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Make sure the plants you\u2019re targeting are not listed as rare, threatened, or endangered by referencing the following resources:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/dacf\/mnap\/features\/rare_plants\/index.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maine Rare Plants<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ecos.fws.gov\/ecp0\/reports\/ad-hoc-species-report?kingdom=P&amp;status=E&amp;status=T&amp;status=EmE&amp;status=EmT&amp;status=EXPE&amp;status=EXPN&amp;status=SAE&amp;status=SAT&amp;mapstatus=3&amp;fcrithab=on&amp;fstatus=on&amp;fspecrule=on&amp;finvpop=on&amp;fgroup=on&amp;ffamily=on&amp;header=Listed+Plants\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">U.S. Endangered Plant Species<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Prepare for Collection<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Protect Seeds From Wildlife: Some species produce abundant seeds (e.g., asters), while others produce smaller quantities. To prevent wildlife from eating the seeds before you collect them, consider <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1jFoaDvkKhPfb0As4KDko9XwPIBr11Esn\/view?usp=drive_link\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">covering seed heads with mesh bags<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or similar materials, but only for the plants you intend to harvest.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Gather Tools and Supplies:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pruners or scissors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Gloves<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Paper bags (various sizes)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Permanent marker for labeling<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Collect Seeds<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Timing is Key: Most perennial seeds are ready for harvest 6\u20138 weeks after blooming. Look for signs of dryness and maturity which varies by species, but mature seeds typically come loose easily and may rattle inside pods or heads.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Harvest Method: Cut mature seed heads and place them <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1nq-94XrI3PVS6_fQW6Vi4D2ta_I0mgcC\/view?usp=drive_link\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">upside down in paper bags<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Avoid overcrowding the bags as good airflow helps prevent mold and supports further drying. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1mObvwjWo__HeqyRdNjOM_oNUiXXu_beC\/view?usp=drive_link\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Label each bag<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> with the Latin name, collection date, and location.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Drying Period: Store the bags in a cool, dry location for up to two weeks to allow seeds to finish drying.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-46509 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/09\/QA-Foxglove-Beardtongue-seed-head-and-seeds-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"A photo of a dried foxglove seed head on a paper plate, with seeds around it to be collected.\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/09\/QA-Foxglove-Beardtongue-seed-head-and-seeds-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/09\/QA-Foxglove-Beardtongue-seed-head-and-seeds-105x140.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/09\/QA-Foxglove-Beardtongue-seed-head-and-seeds.jpg 312w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,225px\" \/>Clean Seeds<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Set Up Your Workspace: Use a shallow, light-colored tray or baking sheet with raised sides to prevent seeds from scattering.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Clean One Species at a Time: Each plant may require a different cleaning technique. For example:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mint family seeds often shake out easily when the seed head is turned upside down.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Aster family seeds may need gentle agitation in a bag with coins to separate the seed from the pappus* (the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1Sq3mJhi6aCPRLe7mAJKrkhz5nQ17tGvn\/view?usp=drive_link\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">fluffy material<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> that aids in seed dispersal).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">*Removing the pappus is not always necessary, especially if seeds will be planted soon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Remove Debris: Strip away stems, leaves, chaff (outer coverings), and other unwanted plant material. Multiple rounds of cleaning may be needed for full separation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Store Seeds Properly<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Use coin envelopes or small paper packets for storage. Clearly label each envelope with:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Latin name<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Collection location<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Date of collection<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Store envelopes in a cool, dry, and dark place, safe from insects or rodents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">By following these steps, you\u2019ll not only improve your seed-saving success but also contribute to preserving native plant diversity for years to come.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We want to help you with your gardening questions and issues. To get help from your fellow MGVs, submit your questions to <\/span><a href=\"mailto:heatherwberger@gmail.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Heather Wiggins Berger<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. <a id=\"Events\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>Upcoming Events<\/b><\/h3>\n<h4>Featured Events<\/h4>\n<p><b>Growing Native Plants from Seed Webinar<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Join Horticulture Professional, Pamela Hargest, on Tuesday, October 7 from 6:00 to 7:15 p.m. for a Growing Native Plants from Seed webinar!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This session will cover simple, practical methods for starting native plants from seed, including seed sowing, protecting seedlings from pests, and dividing perennials. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/webinar-series\/#seed\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Registration is required<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and sliding scale fee options are available.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Grow Your Own Garlic Workshop<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Join us on Wednesday, October 15 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Tidewater Farm for a hands-on workshop and learn how to grow your own garlic from planting to harvest!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UMaine Vegetable and Fruit Researcher, Peyton Ginakes, will lead this interactive session where we&#8217;ll discuss how to select garlic varieties, plant seed garlic, provide seasonal care, and properly harvest, cure, and store your crop.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Each participant will have the opportunity to plant garlic at Tidewater Farm and take home a garlic head to plant in their own garden. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/tidewater\/events\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Registration is required<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and sliding scale fee options are available.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>University of Maine Extension Events<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Wednesday, October 1:\u00a0 <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/campscui.active.com\/orgs\/ScarboroughAdultEducation?regnow=camps-regnow#\/selectSessions\/3673044\/filter\/session=67487232\"><b>Canning 101<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">|\u00a0 5:30 &#8211; 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Fall Garden Transitions<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">|\u00a0 5:30 &#8211; 7:30 PM\u00a0 |\u00a0 Windham\u00a0 |\u00a0 Free<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Thursday, October 9:\u00a0 <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/maineaudubon.org\/events\/native-plant-walks\/\"><b>Native Plant Walks<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">|\u00a0 5:00 &#8211; 6:00 PM\u00a0 |\u00a0 Falmouth\u00a0 |\u00a0 Free<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Wednesday, October 15:\u00a0 <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mofga.org\/event-calendar\/all-about-aronia-berries\/\"><b>All about Aronia Berries<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">|\u00a0 2:00 &#8211; 3:30 PM\u00a0 |\u00a0 Wicasset\u00a0 |\u00a0 $20<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Thursday, October 23:\u00a0 <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/wildseedproject.net\/events\/in-person-summer-four-season-walk-ft-williams-lpz99\"><b>Fall Four Season Walk at Fort Williams<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">|\u00a0 3:00 &#8211; 4:30 PM\u00a0 |\u00a0 Cape Elizabeth\u00a0 |\u00a0 $5 &#8211; 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This annual training will help ensure presentations are engaging, accessible, and based on best practices for adult learning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Upon successful completion, volunteers will join the Community Horticulture Education Program, a statewide effort to match trained MGV speakers with local presentation requests. Requesting organizations will choose from a set list of topics and volunteers will use ready-made materials (slides, outlines, etc.) created by subject matter experts.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In addition to presenting, volunteers will be expected to coordinate with requesting organizations, and collect and submit program impact data and evaluations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Why This Change? There\u2019s growing demand for high-quality public presentations aligned with our program priorities. This training will help us expand capacity while ensuring content remains research-based, consistent, and accessible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you\u2019re currently giving presentations or would like to gain the skills and confidence to present, please complete <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdL5-yOUlW8z78egACypbDumHmDOm7BcGi-0XV1JsOAW2RRpQ\/viewform?usp=header\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">this interest form<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Office Hours Update:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Cumberland County Extension Office will be open Monday to Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and by appointment only on Fridays.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Hours<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Please report your hours and impact in our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/toolkit\/mgv-dashboard\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">MGV Dashboard<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>Past Editions: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Missed a previous newsletter? 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