Gardening Webinar Series

Join the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of New Hampshire Extension for our gardening webinar series! These one hour and 15-minute webinars will include a 1-hour presentation, followed by Q&A and discussion.

Registration is required with a sliding scale program fee ($0 – $10) for each webinar. Participants will receive the Zoom information after registering for a webinar. All sessions will be recorded and shared with participants following the event. If you are unable to attend the live session, please register to receive a copy of the recording and a resource list.

Need help connecting with Zoom? Contact the US:IT Service Help Desk: 800.696.4357  or  help@maine.edu

Hydroponics at Homeimage of of lettuce growing in a hydroponics tube

Monday, January 24, 2022 from 6:00 PM To 7:15 PM

Register: Online here (required), program fee is offered on a sliding scale ($0-$10)

Plants need soil, light, and water to grow, right? Maybe not… Hydroponics is the science of growing plants in water instead of soil. With a few simple tools and materials you can build your own working hydroponic system for year-round indoor gardening. Join us for this exciting webinar where you’ll learn the fundamentals and benefits of growing herbs and leafy vegetables in a small, homemade, hydroponic system along with instructions on how to build your own.

Lettuce greens growing in mini greenhouseExtending the Gardening Season in New England

Monday, February 7, 2022 from 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM

Register: Online here (required), program fee is offered on a sliding scale ($0-$10)

The growing season is short in New England, but techniques ranging from simple to ambitious can help extend it by weeks, months or even year-round. That could mean being able to grow crops you haven’t been able to before, or simply getting to grow and harvest during months previously out of reach. Season extension techniques often make for healthier and more productive plants, too! This webinar will share the possibilities of season extension, different strategies ranging from strategic use of mulches and row covers to small high tunnels, and in-depth guidance on how to build and implement these systems in your gardens.

Woody stem cuttings in soil with buds growingPropagating Trees and Shrubs in the Winter Months

Monday, March 7, 2022 from 6:00 PM to 7:15PM

Register: Online here (required), program fee is offered on a sliding scale ($0-$10)

We all know that from an acorn a mighty oak can grow but did you know there was another way to start a tree? Creating new plants from cuttings is an inexpensive and fun gardening project that can take place even in the winter months and is often not as challenging as you would suspect. Certain trees and shrubs are best propagated from cuttings taken in late winter or early spring while plants are still dormant. Dr. Bryan Peterson will share suggestions on which plants to propagate this time of year, essential tools and supplies, and best practices for success.

For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact us at extension.gardening@maine.edu or 207.781.6099.