{"id":11822,"date":"2019-11-19T10:26:07","date_gmt":"2019-11-19T15:26:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/?page_id=11822"},"modified":"2026-04-03T11:01:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T15:01:21","slug":"certification","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/pollinator\/certification\/","title":{"rendered":"Certify Your Garden"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Pollinator-Friendly Garden Certification is open to all Maine residents.<\/p>\n

Step 1: Learn about pollinator-friendly gardening.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Pollinator-Friendly Gardening Website<\/a><\/p>\n

Pollinator-Friendly Gardening Course<\/a><\/p>\n

Step 2: Start gardening.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Create a new pollinator-friendly garden or add essential elements of pollinator habitat to an existing garden.<\/p>\n

Step 3: Document your garden.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Create a map, see the application for details.<\/p>\n

Step 3: Apply for certification.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Please print and complete the Application for Pollinator-Friendly Garden Certification.<\/a><\/p>\n

Submission instructions are included on the application. Applications are reviewed every two months.<\/p>\n

Step 4: Receive your certificate.<\/strong><\/p>\n

After certification, you’ll receive instructions on how to purchase an optional sign.<\/p>\n

University of Maine Cooperative Extension sign ($35.00)<\/strong><\/h4>\n
\"UMaine<\/a>
UMaine Extension Pollinator Friendly Garden sign<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For questions or assistance contact extension.pollinators@maine.edu<\/a> or call 207.581.3188.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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