{"id":46590,"date":"2025-11-04T14:19:33","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T19:19:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/?page_id=46590"},"modified":"2025-11-04T15:24:54","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T20:24:54","slug":"november-2025-master-gardener-volunteer-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/master-gardener-volunteers-online-resource\/november-2025-master-gardener-volunteer-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"November 2025 Master Gardener Volunteer Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><b><i>In this issue\u2026<\/i><\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#President\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">From the President<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Roots\">Roots: We\u2019ll Be Back Next Month<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Project\">Project Spotlight: Tedford Emergency Shelter<\/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<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b><i><a id=\"President\"><\/a>From the President<\/i><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>\u201cNovember is the month that reminds us to be thankful. For the big things, for the small things, and for making a spring that will come in due time so much sweeter.\u201d<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b>\u2013 Rip Miller<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tenacious and hardy leaves still cling to the trees in my yard, accented by the colorful blue November sky. The slower trickle of falling leaves continues in what is always a fascinating and random manner. I empathize with the leaves that hang on, as they enjoy every moment of the good fall weather we\u2019ve enjoyed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While our fall gardening tasks seem to be never ending, they always come to a fairly abrupt end in November. We\u2019ve been blessed with spectacular October days, but I soon expect the day when I find my garden\u2019s soil a bit frozen. Ah\u2026 bittersweet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As I mentioned in the past, each year I keep a list of my gardening successes and failures. While this year\u2019s success list has been greatly helped by Mother Nature, I am telling myself once again to \u201ccut back next year\u201d. While the \u201ccutting back\u201d idea is not new for me, it rarely happens as there is always a new variety or method to try. I do find satisfaction in putting my gardens \u201cto bed\u201d, while at the same time planning for next year, no matter how big or small.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">November is also highlighted with our local and state elections. Elections are mostly about ideas as to how to accomplish what is good and the people who profess to be able to make the ideas happen. Much like our gardening experience, there is a wide array of ideas and opportunities and not one \u201cbest way\u201d. The only \u201cbest way\u201d idea I have for both is to participate and follow your heart.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The MGV Advisory Committee met in October, so I have some news to share:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Advisory Committee reviewed and gave thoughtful consideration to the first draft of the 2026 budget. Hopefully, we will give final consideration to the 2026 budget at our November meeting.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Advisory Committee continues to monitor our restructuring while also spending time planning for the transition of its members.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Advisory Committee also discussed our meeting schedule for the coming year, as well as dates for special events and the reformulation of our Business Calendar.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Engagement Subcommittee reported on our 2025 gatherings and is exploring some exciting new possibilities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Advisory Committee hopes to coordinate our meeting schedule with the schedule of Master Gardener Activities in the coming year.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A friend recently reminded me that the greatest gift we have is \u201cgratitude &#8211; gratitude for life\u201d. Well into his 90\u2019s, while confined to an extended care facility, my friend was growing in his spartan room a lemon plant (a thriving healthy plant) that he started from a seed. This amazing man reminds us all of the meaning of Thanksgiving, of the wonderful gift of life, and of our bond with nature.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Enjoy your gardening experiences. May they yield you not only a beautiful and bountiful harvest, but more importantly, tranquility.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Gary Hoyt<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">CCMGA President <a id=\"Roots\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>Roots &#8211; We\u2019ll Be Back Next Month\u2026<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2026but only if you send your ideas for people to feature to the editors! Please, please, please <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">nominate your peers by emailing <\/span><a href=\"mailto:heatherwberger@gmail.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Heather Wiggins Berger<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Thank you! <a id=\"Project\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>Project Spotlight: Tedford Emergency Shelter<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-46592 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/11\/2014-12-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"Master Gardener Volunteer Joel Leak\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" \/>The Tedford Emergency Shelter Master Gardener Volunteer project began in 2007, thanks to a bit of serendipity.\u00a0 Joel Leak, MGV project leader, recalls the moment of inspiration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">I was visiting my Mom during the holiday season at a nursing home in Brunswick.\u00a0 I had brought my guitar to sing Christmas carols to her and other residents.\u00a0 When I arrived, I noticed several people mulling around and one of them said:\u00a0 &#8220;Hey, he has a guitar&#8221;.\u00a0 It turned out the Brunswick Mid-Coast Rotary Club was also there to sing carols, but their guitarist had not shown up.\u00a0 So, they asked me to play. During my conversation with Rotary members, I mentioned I was a MGV.\u00a0 They told me about some shrubs that they had planted at the emergency homeless shelter in Brunswick.\u00a0 That led me to submitting a proposal to make it a Master Gardener Volunteer project. We have been teaming up every year since to maintain and improve the gardens.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tedford housing is a nonprofit organization located in Brunswick that supports individuals and families transitioning out of homelessness. It consists of three sites: one for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness, one for individuals in transition, and one for families.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Each year, Joel organizes a garden clean up the first Saturday in May from 9 am to 12 pm. Spring cleanup includes raking leaves, weeding, pruning, reseeding grass, planting cold tolerant flowers and vegetables, and spreading mulch.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-46593 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/11\/Tedford-3-1-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Beds full of greens at the Tedford Garden\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/11\/Tedford-3-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/11\/Tedford-3-1-105x59.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/11\/Tedford-3-1-317x178.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/11\/Tedford-3-1-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/11\/Tedford-3-1.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/>A vegetable garden is planted at the family center and is maintained through the growing season. On the last Saturday in May, Joel gathers a smaller group of volunteers to plant tender flowers and vegetables.\u00a0 During the growing season, one or two volunteers help with weeding and watering the garden.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Joel starts many of the annuals and vegetables from seed.\u00a0 The Master Gardener Volunteer program has generously supplied seeds and plants over the years and the Mid-Coast Rotary Club contributes an annual grant to help cover the cost of seeds, plants, and supplies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Over the years, they have learned which plants thrive in the various garden areas.\u00a0 Some reliable favorites include pansies and other colorful annuals.\u00a0 In shadier spots, they have transitioned to shade- loving perennials. On a sloped area, they have found sedum makes a great ground cover mixed in with some marigolds for added color.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-46594 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/11\/Tedford-2-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Raised garden beds planted for the growing season.\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/11\/Tedford-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/11\/Tedford-2-105x59.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/11\/Tedford-2-317x178.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/11\/Tedford-2-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/11\/Tedford-2.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/>At the family center, the vegetable garden features kid-friendly vegetables like multi-colored pole beans, easter egg radishes, and cherry tomatoes. These plants are not only easy to grow but are also appealing to children and families.\u00a0 Other garden favorites include kale, herbs, and lettuce which are both tasty and ornamental.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tedford Housing is currently constructing a new building in Brunswick. Plans include several raised vegetable beds and Joel hopes to incorporate native plants.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Joel shares, \u201cMy favorite part of the Tedford MGV Project is working with kids in the vegetable garden at the family center.\u00a0 I&#8217;ve seen kids enjoy their first taste of kale or smell fresh herbs.\u00a0 I also enjoy engaging with the adults &#8211; sharing recipes with the Moms and Dads and showing them how to harvest and use the food we grow there.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you are interested in volunteering, please reach out to <\/span><a href=\"mailto:joel_leak@yahoo.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Joel Leak<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We\u2019re looking for volunteer projects to feature in our Master Gardener\u00a0 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: My garden\u2019s cleaned out, and I already miss the anytime-access to fresh veggies and herbs. Are there any edible plants I can grow inside this winter?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>A: <\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">[Excerpted from Indoor Gardening: How to Grow Fresh Greens and Herbs Year-Round in Maine by Ankit K Singh, Assistant Extension Professor, University of Maine]<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">YES! Absolutely.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Growing greens indoors or starting an indoor herb garden is a fantastic way to extend the harvest throughout the colder months &#8211; even here in Maine. With a few simple techniques and the right equipment, you can enjoy fresh produce all winter long\u2014no need to wait for spring to bring the salad back!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Choosing the Right Plants<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Not all greens and herbs are suited for indoor growing, but many varieties thrive in controlled environments. Leafy greens like lettuce, spinach, and kale are great options due to their quick growth and tolerance of low light. Herbs like basil, mint, parsley, and cilantro also adapt well to indoor conditions. These plants are typically low-maintenance and can be harvested regularly, making them ideal for an indoor setup.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Light Requirements<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">One of the most important factors in successful indoor growing is providing adequate light. Most greens and herbs require <\/span><b>at least<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 6 hours of sunlight per day, which can be challenging in Maine\u2019s short winter days. Setting up a space near a south-facing window may help, but investing in grow lights is often necessary for consistent results. LED grow lights are energy-efficient and customizable for different stages of plant growth. For best results, place the lights about 6 to 12 inches above the plants and leave them on for 12 to 16 hours per day to mimic natural sunlight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Temperature and Humidity<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Indoor plants thrive in temperatures between 65\u00b0F and 75\u00b0F, making most homes suitable for growing. However, it is important to keep the plants away from cold drafts or excessive heat from radiators or vents. Humidity levels can also affect plant health. While herbs like basil prefer a more humid environment, greens like lettuce are more tolerant of drier air. If your home is particularly dry during the winter, consider using a small humidifier or misting the plants occasionally to maintain moisture levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Watering and Soil<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Watering is a critical aspect of indoor gardening. The key is to keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Overwatering can lead to root rot, while underwatering can stunt growth. Using pots with drainage holes helps prevent water from accumulating in the soil. A high-quality potting mix designed for indoor plants will provide the right balance of drainage and nutrient retention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Containers and Space<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">One of the advantages of indoor growing is that you don\u2019t need a large garden to be successful. Even small spaces like a kitchen windowsill or a corner of a room can be transformed into a productive mini-garden. Use containers that are at least 4 to 6 inches deep for herbs and 6 to 12 inches deep for greens. Vertical planters or shelving units with grow lights are also excellent space-saving options.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Harvesting and Maintenance<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Indoor greens and herbs can be harvested regularly, which encourages continuous growth. For herbs, snip the leaves as needed, but avoid cutting more than one-third of the plant at a time. For leafy greens, cut the outer leaves and allow the center to continue growing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When Maine\u2019s winter decides to throw a never-ending snow party, you can still outsmart it by growing your greens and herbs indoors! With the right setup, a sprinkle of TLC, and enough patience to rival a saint, your indoor garden can thrive even during the icy months. Who needs summer when you\u2019ve got fresh herbs on your windowsill, making your home feel like a tropical vacation\u2026 minus the sunburn?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><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><\/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=\"Events\"><\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>Upcoming Events<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Featured Events<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Wreath Making Workshop<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">December 4, 2025, 4:30 &#8211; 6:30 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cumberland County Extension Office, Falmouth<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Learn how to make Balsam Fir Wreaths with locally harvested greenery and decorations! Participants will assemble and take home their very own holiday wreath using a single-faced 10\u201d easy clamp ring that makes a wreath up to 22&#8243; in size.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We encourage you to bring a pair of hand pruners if you have them and decorations (e.g., pine cones, winterberry branches) for your wreath. Please do not bring any invasive plant material with you. This workshop will take place at the Cumberland County Extension Office, 75 Clearwater Dr, Ste 104, Falmouth, ME 04105.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Space is limited. Program fee is $30, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine-extension.formtitan.com\/ftproject\/events?eventid=a1cUy0000048GOf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">register online here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Community Events<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Friday, November 6:\u00a0 <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/maineaudubon.org\/events\/native-plant-walks\/\"><b>Native Plant Walk<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0 |\u00a0 5:00 &#8211; 6:00 PM\u00a0 | Falmouth\u00a0 |\u00a0 Free<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Friday, November 7:\u00a0 <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/wildseedproject.net\/events\/seed-sowing-workshop-at-viles\"><b>Seed Sowing Workshop<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">|\u00a0 3:00 &#8211; 5:00 PM\u00a0 |\u00a0 Augusta\u00a0 |\u00a0 Free<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Thursday, November 13:\u00a0 <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mofga.org\/event-calendar\/art-of-blending-tea\/\"><b>The Art of Blending Tea<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">|\u00a0 5:00 &#8211; 7:00 PM\u00a0 |\u00a0 Scarborough\u00a0 |\u00a0 $50-$80<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Saturday, November 15:\u00a0 <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/wildseedproject.net\/events\/seed-sowing-workshop-at-burbank-library\"><b>Seed Sowing Workshop at Burbank Library<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0 |\u00a0 10:00 &#8211; 12:00 PM\u00a0 |\u00a0 Portland\u00a0 |\u00a0 Free<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Saturday, November 15:\u00a0 <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/maineaudubon.org\/events\/ecological-garden-design-workshop-2\/\"><b>Ecological Garden Design Workshop<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">|\u00a0 9:00 &#8211; 12:30 PM\u00a0 |\u00a0 Falmouth\u00a0 |\u00a0 $55\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>Past Editions: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Missed a previous newsletter? View them all <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/master-gardener-volunteers-online-resource\/newsletters\/?ppwp=1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">HERE<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0 (password: ladybug)<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>About this Newsletter: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Cumberland County Master Gardener Volunteer Newsletter is edited by Clarissa Brown, Kerri Frazier, and Heather Wiggins Berger. If you would like to submit an event, article, or help with any aspect of the Newsletter, please contact <\/span><a href=\"mailto:heatherwberger@gmail.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Heather Wiggins Berger<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, the newsletter coordinator.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this issue\u2026 From the President Roots: We\u2019ll Be Back Next Month Project Spotlight: Tedford Emergency Shelter Ask an MGV &#8211; Tips &amp; Tricks for Your Best Garden Yet Upcoming Events From the President \u201cNovember is the month that reminds us to be thankful. 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