University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer two online webinars in early October focused on growing native plants, one for aspiring nursery owners and another for home gardeners interested in seed propagation.

The second webinar, “Growing Native Plants from Seed,” takes place on Tuesday, October 7, from 6:00 to 7:15 p.m. Led by Extension horticulture professional Pamela Hargest, the session will cover simple, practical methods for starting native plants from seed. Topics include seed sowing, protecting seedlings from pests, and dividing perennials. Registration available on the program website. This is the third event in the Fall Gardening Webinar Series.

Registration is required; sliding scale fee options are available. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Rebecca Gray at 207.356.1348 or extension.gardening@maine.edu.