In This Issue: March Is the Month to . . . Matrix Planting: What is it and why consider if for your garden? Plant Disease Diagnostics Self-Paced Course Spring Learning Opportunities Managing Garden Soil pH Ask the Expert: How do rhododendron blooms survive our cold winters? Featured Resource: The Seed Library Network Featured Flashback: How […]
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Question: I have a crab apple that was diagnosed with Fireblight. The first symptoms appeared several years ago. I’m planning to have it removed. How long will the fireblight remain in the soil? When can I plant something else in the general area and what should that be? I’d like a pretty flowering, small tree. […]
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Question: I hear about the benefits of biochar. What’s the difference between charcoal and biochar? Which is the blackened wood left unburnt in my wood stove? Answer: Jonathan Foster, Home Horticulture Outreach Professional Thank you for reaching out to the UMaine Cooperative Extension with your question. Biochar and charcoal are similar, in that they are […]
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In This Issue: February Is the Month to . . . Plant Sale Planning Winter Sowing Backyard Bird of the Month: Tufted Titmouse Pollinator-Friendly Garden Profile Soil Health Ask the Expert Featured Resource and Featured Flashback Maine Weather and Climate Overview February Is the Month to . . . By Kate Garland, Horticulture Professional Ponder […]
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In this issue… Reminders Welcome MGV Class of 2026 Facebook Group Reminder Reporting Update Hannaford Donation to Support Food Security Work Support the Master Gardener Volunteer Program MASTER GARDENER VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER December, 2025 Greetings, Master Gardener Volunteers! Happy December! This month we welcome our newest group of Master Gardener Volunteer Interns. We also want to […]
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In This Issue: December Is the Month to . . . Winter Connections A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Newsletter Team Flowering in the North Conference Backyard Bird of the Month: Redpoll What’s in the House? Oh, Christmas Tree Maine Weather and Climate Overview December Is the Month to . . . By Kate Garland, […]
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In This Issue: November Is the Month to . . . Sowing Native Seeds in Containers Greening Your Houseplant Thumb Backyard Bird of the Month: Barred Owls Q&A Sleepy Bees Maine Weather and Climate Overview November Is the Month to . . . By Kate Garland, Horticulture Professional Feel free to leave carrots, beets, and […]
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In This Issue: October Is the Month to . . . Growing Together in the Orono Community Giving Garden Creating a Native Wildflower Meadow Digging, Dividing and Replanting Peonies Fall Learning Opportunities for Gardeners and Professionals Backyard Bird of the Month: American Redstart Maine Weather and Climate Overview October Is the Month to . . […]
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Question: We’ve experienced some damage in our hardwood floor that look like a wood-boring beetle. What could it be? Answer: Jonathan Foster, Home Horticulture Outreach Professional Without a photo of the actual culprit, it’s tough to diagnose. However, I ran the pictures and information past our fantastic entomologist, Charlie Armstrong, who had the following to […]
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