{"id":22829,"date":"2023-10-02T07:40:59","date_gmt":"2023-10-02T11:40:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/?p=22829"},"modified":"2023-10-02T09:45:51","modified_gmt":"2023-10-02T13:45:51","slug":"maine-home-garden-news-october-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/2023\/10\/02\/maine-home-garden-news-october-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Maine Home Garden News, October 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>In This Issue:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#month\">October Is the Month to . . .<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#article-1\">How to Have Your Own Cranberry Garden<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#askexpert\">Ask the Expert Q&amp;A<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#featured\">Featured Recipe: Turkey Apple Sausage Patties<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#jumping\">Jumping Worms are here in Maine. Here&#8217;s what to do if you find them in your garden.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#maineweather\">Maine Weather and Climate Overview (October)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<p><a name=\"month\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>October Is the Month to . . .<\/h3>\n<p><em>By Jonathan Foster, Special Project Assistant, University of Maine Cooperative Extension<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-15741\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/12\/Science-of-Pruning_small-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Making a pruning cut\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/12\/Science-of-Pruning_small-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/12\/Science-of-Pruning_small-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/12\/Science-of-Pruning_small-105x70.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/12\/Science-of-Pruning_small-317x211.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/12\/Science-of-Pruning_small-423x282.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/12\/Science-of-Pruning_small-634x422.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/12\/Science-of-Pruning_small.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/>Step away from the pruners.<\/strong> While it&#8217;s tempting to trim back certain woody plants during fall cleanup, it&#8217;s usually best to wait until late winter or early spring to prune most ornamental and edible trees and shrubs. Find more details: Review <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/2169e\/\">Bulletin #2169, Pruning Woody Landscape Plants<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/highmoor\/videos\/pruning-raspberries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How Do I Prune Raspberries? (YouTube Video)<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/highmoor\/videos\/blueberry-bush-pruning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blueberry Bush Pruning (YouTube Video)<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0JvJreVLjvc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pruning Apple Trees (YouTube Video)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Take in a country fair<\/strong> and revel in the beauty autumn in Maine has to offer. Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/7078e\/\">Bulletin #7978, Facts About Leaf Color in Maine<\/a> before you head out on the road so you can impress your fellow leaf peepers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Plant garlic and ornamental bulbs<\/strong> after the soil has cooled (typically mid- to late-October). Review <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/2063e\/\">Bulletin #2063, Growing Garlic in Maine.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Conversely, dig tender bulbs or bulblike structures<\/strong> after the foliage is hit by the frost (e.g.: dahlias, gladiolas, and canna lilies). For excellent tips on how to cure and store a wide variety of these plants, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umn.edu\/yard-and-garden-news\/fall-care-tender-and-hardy-bulbs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this excellent resource<\/a> from the University of Minnesota.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Start a compost pile<\/strong> while leaves are abundant. Leaves make an excellent substrate for a compost pile &#8211; especially when first shredded with a mower. Collect more leaves in a separate pile to add when depositing food scraps and other high nitrogen inputs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-20984\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/10\/Leaves-in-yard-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Leaves in yard\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/10\/Leaves-in-yard-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/10\/Leaves-in-yard-105x140.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/10\/Leaves-in-yard-317x423.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/10\/Leaves-in-yard-423x564.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/10\/Leaves-in-yard-634x845.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/10\/Leaves-in-yard.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,225px\" \/>Leave the rest of your leaves<\/strong> to protect overwintering bees, moths, butterflies, and other forms of life that rely on natural debris for survival. Disease-free leaves also contribute to overall soil and plant health when left in place. Learn more about all of the <a href=\"https:\/\/xerces.org\/blog\/leave-the-leaves\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">benefits of leaving the leaves<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Make some tasty and safe apple cider.<\/strong> For more information, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/4191e\/\">Bulletin #4191, Food Safety Fact: Safe Home-Made Cider.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Score some great deals at a local nursery.<\/strong> It&#8217;s not too late to plant trees, shrubs, and perennials. If you don&#8217;t have a perfect spot for those terrific half-price impulse purchases, remove them from the pot and temporarily sink them into the ground in a holding area for the winter. Water and mulch well before the ground freezes solid.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Save seed.<\/strong> Be sure to know whether the seeds being saved are going to produce plants with the same traits as the &#8220;parent plant&#8221; &#8211; any plant you may have purchased with &#8220;F1&#8221; in its name is a hybrid and will not produce the same characteristics. Review <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/2750e\/\">Bulletin #2750, An Introduction to Seed Saving for the Home Gardener<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Test your soil.<\/strong> Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/2286e\/\">Bulletin #2286, Know Your Soil: Testing Your Soil<\/a>. Soil testing can be done anytime, but it&#8217;s especially helpful to find out what needs to be added to the soil and incorporate it when there are typically fewer other garden chores to be done.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stretch the growing season<\/strong> a few more weeks, or even longer, by constructing a simple low tunnel over cold-tolerant crops such as spinach and kale. If using plastic to cover the low tunnel, vent on warm sunny days to prevent overheating. See <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/2752e\/\">Bulletin #2752, Extending the Gardening Season<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dry those beautiful herbs. <\/strong>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/4275e\/\">Bulletin #4275, Let&#8217;s Preserve: Dried Herbs<\/a> or make your own <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/food-preservation\/lets-preserve-herbal-vinegar\/\">herbal vinegar<\/a>. Don&#8217;t miss the opportunity to gather mint, oregano, thyme, and other items that will be much appreciated in teas and soups this winter.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Find the best place to store fresh produce<\/strong> to ensure a longer shelf life. Not all produce should be treated the same. Review <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/4135e\/\">Bulletin #4135, Storage Conditions: Fruits and Vegetables<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><a name=\"article-1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>How to Have Your Own Cranberry Garden<\/h3>\n<p><em>By Charles Armstrong, Cranberry Professional, University of Maine Cooperative Extension<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-22840\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/09\/Beautiful-cranberries-300x224.png\" alt=\"Beautiful cranberries\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/09\/Beautiful-cranberries-300x224.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/09\/Beautiful-cranberries-105x78.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/09\/Beautiful-cranberries-317x237.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/09\/Beautiful-cranberries-423x316.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/09\/Beautiful-cranberries-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/09\/Beautiful-cranberries.png 629w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/>Cranberry lovers will be happy to know that it\u2019s possible to grow their own crop with a little research and site preparation. Contrary to popular belief, cranberries do not grow in water. While the bulk of the advertising for cranberry products shows nothing but cranberries floating in seemingly endless oceans of water, after about two weeks of being completely saturated the roots begin to run out of oxygen. While it is true that cranberries are a wetlands plant and are better than most species at tolerating flooded conditions, they thrive in moist, well-aerated, acidic (pH of 4.0 to 5.5) growing medium such as sand or peat, or a combination thereof &#8211; making it a very doable crop for many Maine landscapes.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>About the Plant&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h4>\n<p>Cranberries are in the genus Vaccinium, which\u2014together with the likes of blueberries, lingonberries, and huckleberries\u2014belong to the Ericaceae or heather family. They are sun-loving (the more sun the better), produce flowers and fruit year after year, and are adapted for nutrient-poor acid soils. Their roots, most of which are quite shallow, are associated with mycorrhizal fungi that are essential to the survival of the plants, greatly increasing the ability of the roots to absorb nutrients and water.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The plants themselves are characterized by two different types of growth habits: runners, which are vines that trail along the ground (not unlike a strawberry plant), and uprights, which arise upwards from nodes along the runners. It is the uprights that bear the flowers and hence, the berries. A typical \u2018fruiting\u2019 upright stores enough nutrients and sugars to be able to support an average of just two cranberries, but occasionally will produce up to five. Roughly half of all uprights will be non-flowering, or vegetative only. The vegetative uprights will generally become \u2018flowering\u2019 (i.e. fruiting) uprights the following year and then will cycle back to vegetative again the year after, and that pattern will keep repeating itself.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Preparing the Bed&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-22839\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/09\/Armstrongs-cranberry-plot-231x300.png\" alt=\"cranberry plot\" width=\"231\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/09\/Armstrongs-cranberry-plot-231x300.png 231w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/09\/Armstrongs-cranberry-plot-105x136.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/09\/Armstrongs-cranberry-plot-317x412.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/09\/Armstrongs-cranberry-plot-423x549.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/09\/Armstrongs-cranberry-plot.png 493w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,231px\" \/>Select a full-sun site that is appropriately sized to your production goals. A 4\u2019x8\u2019 area would be considered a large plot. In general, every 5 sq. ft. of bed is expected to yield a pound of cranberries yearly if the plants are healthy and at least 3 years old.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Grab a shovel and start digging (the hardest part of the process). A depth of 8\u201d to 12\u201d is recommended. A few cranberry roots will eventually venture down to 12\u201d while the vast majority will remain just 4 to 6\u201d below the surface. Use what you dig out of the area to form a protective wall or berm around your bed to help slow the encroachment of weeds and to maintain good separation between the bed and your lawn. You can also cover the berm with wood and\/or plastic, which works very well at keeping out the weeds.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Fill your entire plot with peat moss, or a mixture of peat moss and sand (but save out some of your sand for later use). Add in some slow-release fertilizer if you desire (spring or early summer only). Also, it doesn\u2019t hurt to add a little potting mix and\/or compost, especially closer to the surface, to help give some additional body and nutrients to the mixture. Moisten it all gradually and mix it frequently to expose any dry pockets. Once you are finished mixing and wetting, it helps to add 1-2\u201d of sand to the uppermost layer. The sand will help to anchor the plants and aid in weed prevention. Adding an additional half inch to 1\u201d of sand every two to three years after planting will yield additional benefits, helping with not only weed control but insect and disease control as well. This periodical sanding also encourages greater upright formation from the runners, having essentially a pruning effect on the vines.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Except during the first season after they are planted, during extended dry periods, or on extremely hot days, you needn\u2019t worry too much about watering the bed. Peat moss holds moisture extremely well. As long as it is moist 1\u201d below the surface, that\u2019s fine. It\u2019s also good to give plants some extra water when berries are present to ensure the fruits remain nice and plump. The \u2018fruit\u2019 of the cranberry is 87% water!&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Keep the area weed-free. This is a key part of early establishment as well as long-term maintenance. While the top layer of sand can reduce weed pressure, there will still be potential for weed competition.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>Acquiring Plants and Planting the Bed&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Where do I find plants?&nbsp;<\/strong><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-22841\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/09\/Honey-bee-pollinating-cranberry-flower-300x225.png\" alt=\"Honey bee pollinating cranberry flower\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/09\/Honey-bee-pollinating-cranberry-flower-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/09\/Honey-bee-pollinating-cranberry-flower-105x79.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/09\/Honey-bee-pollinating-cranberry-flower-317x238.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/09\/Honey-bee-pollinating-cranberry-flower-423x318.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/09\/Honey-bee-pollinating-cranberry-flower-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/09\/Honey-bee-pollinating-cranberry-flower.png 631w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/>Searching online using keywords such as \u201cpurchase cranberry plants\u201d will yield some good choices for plants, including a Maine grower-owned option, where you can also find some additional planting and care instructions for your new bed. Another alternative that some folks have attempted, with varying success, is to transplant existing cranberry plants found in the wild if you know them to be good producers. Planting from seed is generally not a good idea simply because most seeds fail to germinate. Also, since any of the resulting offspring are not genetically identical to the parent, usually you are left with mostly vegetative, non-fruiting genotypes. In other words, with seeds, you can never be sure what you\u2019re going to get.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>How many plants?&nbsp;<\/strong><br \/>\nIt\u2019s a good idea to begin with a minimum of four to six mature potted plants (ideally 6\u201d diameter pots) for a 4\u2019 x 8\u2019 area with each plant having about a 2\u2019 x 2\u2019 spacing. Plants can be spaced more tightly if you wish to have them form a mat more quickly, which can be beneficial for crowding out weeds. More widely-spaced plants is also a fine approach but may require more frequent weeding initially. Starting with older plants (at least 3 years old) is also a sensible strategy, as you won\u2019t have to wait three to four years before seeing any significant fruit because the root system will be more developed and ready to support lots of berries.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>When to plant?&nbsp;<\/strong><br \/>\nCranberries in Maine can be planted as late as the first part of November, but the best time is in the spring during the month of April. This will give the plants an entire growing season in which to establish themselves and to adapt to their surroundings. It will also ensure that they are ready for winter, having had the full time to respond to the shortening daylight cues and to more fully develop their root systems.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Winter Protection and Frost Control&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h4>\n<p>Mulch your cranberry plants every year shortly before the ground freezes around late November. You can use peat moss, pine needles, leaves, or any combination thereof. Pine needles are especially acidic, so they help your bed maintain the low pH that the cranberries like, but sometimes hardwood leaves provide a better covering on the very top as they don\u2019t simply fall through the empty spaces as much. If it is a particularly snowy winter, snow by itself will insulate the plants. However, as our recent winters have demonstrated, one cannot always depend on having a pile of snow over the bed for the entire winter. The barrier that the snow and mulch create is not for the purpose of insulating against low temperatures nearly as much as it is meant to insulate the plants from the desiccating nature of the wind. Since cranberry leaves are evergreen, they are subject to drying out in the presence of winter winds. Growers refer to cranberry tips and leaves damaged this way as having died due to \u2018winter kill.\u2019&nbsp; Often the plants will recover, but not if the injury is too severe.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Uncover the plants in early April, but be on guard against dangers from frost. Cover them up again if you suspect a dangerous frost event, especially if the buds have begun to swell and change color from their dormant red to a shade of green.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>New shoots that are starting to elongate from the buds in the spring need to be protected from frost. The tolerance levels vary somewhat depending on what variety you have and the stage of growth. For the variety \u2018Stevens\u2019, new shoots in the spring can withstand temperatures as low as 29.5 &#8211; 30 F (as low as 20 F if the buds are still dormant and not growing). In the fall, by the end of October, \u2018Stevens\u2019 vines will tolerate temperatures down to 23 F. Perhaps just apply your winter protection a little early if there is a real danger of frost at that time. You can find a table of both spring and fall frost tolerances for different varieties and growth stages on the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cranberries\/growing-cranberries\/frost-tolerances\/\">Frost Tolerances page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>Additional Information&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h4>\n<p>Please take a peek at <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cranberries\/\">UMaine Extension\u2019s cranberry website<\/a> for information on additional topics such as pest ID, fertilizer questions and recommendations, grower services, cranberry health benefits, cranberry educational activities for kids, and more.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/-j61p6rMO1g?si=u6c5TzPZeBEa5x6Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Plant Cranberries (YouTube Video)<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<blockquote>\n<h3><a id=\"askexpert\"><\/a>Ask the Expert<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Q: Do ultrasonic deer repellents work? We have a string of arborvitaes which the deer love to munch on in the wintertime. Is fencing the only other alternative? We have tried sprays and clip on deterrents but nothing like that works.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5305\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2015\/03\/3-deer.jpg\" alt=\"3 deer in field\" width=\"960\" height=\"745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2015\/03\/3-deer.jpg 960w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2015\/03\/3-deer-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2015\/03\/3-deer-768x596.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2015\/03\/3-deer-105x81.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2015\/03\/3-deer-317x246.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2015\/03\/3-deer-423x328.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2015\/03\/3-deer-634x492.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2015\/03\/3-deer-846x657.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2015\/03\/3-deer-951x738.jpg 951w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,960px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> The short answer, in my experience, is that none of the products marketed for this purpose, or the truly ingenious ideas gardeners and homeowners have come up with over the years to deal with browsing deer, are effective in the long term. Deer are voracious, persistent mammals who eventually adapt to just about everything other than physical separation from the plant you want to protect. There is evidence to suggest that some deterrents can mitigate the feeding damage, but they wash off easily and must be reapplied frequently and thoroughly; even then, they won\u2019t be 100% effective. The other thing you can do, moving forward, is to select deer resistant plants so as not to attract them to your yard. Obviously, that won\u2019t help with your arborvitae, but it\u2019s good to keep in mind that you have deer when purchasing other plants or doing landscaping. Fencing (including possibly electric) is the only sure fire way to keep the deer out of your yard and garden.<\/p>\n<p><em>Answer provided by Jonathan Foster, Special Projects Assistant<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Read more in this great <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.unh.edu\/blog\/2018\/12\/keep-deer-out-your-garden-winter#:~:text=Electric%20fencing%20is%20one%20effective,to%20both%20deer%20and%20people.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">resource from the UNH Extension<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>More great questions and answers can be found on our <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/ask\/\">Ask the Experts<\/a> website.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr>\n<h3><a id=\"featured\"><\/a>Featured Recipe: Turkey Apple Sausage Patties<\/h3>\n<p><em>By Kayla Parsons, Ph.D. student, RDN, University of Maine Cooperative Extension; Reprinted from University of Maine Cooperative Extension\u2019s Food and Nutrition blog.<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s nothing better than a breakfast that hits multiple flavor profiles. This <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/recipes\/turkey-apple-sausage-patties\/\">Mainely Dish Turkey Apple Sausage recipe<\/a> is sweet and savory, encapsulating the feeling of fall when you taste the combination of apples, nutmeg and fresh sage. This easy-to-follow recipe is a great way to add in additional protein to your usual breakfast. My favorite way to use this recipe is to crumble the cooked sausages into a frying pan with scrambled eggs and spinach, and eat on a slice of whole wheat toast with whatever fruit I have in my fridge on the side. There\u2019s also something nice about finding a new apple recipe in the fall, because let\u2019s be honest, we all probably picked way too many apples last weekend at our local apple orchard.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t have a designated apple peeler at home? All you need is a paring knife. After washing your hands and the apples, hold the paring knife in your dominant hand. Beginning at the stem of the apple, press the knife away from you and against the apple skin. Rotate the apple with your opposite hand, and the skin will then peel off like a ribbon. This skill takes practice and there\u2019s no harm if some peel is still on the apple prior to shredding.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/recipes\/turkey-apple-sausage-patties\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Turkey Apple Sausage Patties (YouTube)<\/a><\/h4>\n<div class=\"responsive-video\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"&quot;Mainely Dish&quot; Recipe Video: Turkey Apple Sausage Patties\" width=\"1268\" height=\"713\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vLakLHVZ9EY?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h4>Resources:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/recipes\/turkey-apple-sausage-patties\/\">Turkey Apple Sausage Patties<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-peel-an-apple\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Peel an Apple 3 Ways (Taste of Home)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<p><a name=\"article-3\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"jumping\"><\/a>Jumping Worms are Here in Maine:<br \/>\nHere&#8217;s what to do if you find them in your garden.<\/h3>\n<p><em>By Lynne Holland, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Horticulture Professional and Shelby Hartin, Master Gardener Volunteer in Penobscot County<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>What are jumping worms?<\/h4>\n<p>Jumping worms, or Amynthas worms, \u201care a type of earthworm native to East Asia,\u201d according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/dacf\/php\/horticulture\/jumpingworms.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry<\/a>. \u201cThey are smaller than nightcrawlers, reproduce rapidly, are much more active, and have a more voracious appetite. This rapid life cycle and ability to reproduce asexually gives them a competitive edge over native organisms, and even over nightcrawlers. When disturbed, Amynthas worms jump and thrash about, behaving like a threatened snake.\u201d<\/p>\n<h4>What do they look like?<\/h4>\n<p>The UMass Extension Landscape, Nursery and Urban Forestry Program has an excellent <a href=\"https:\/\/ag.umass.edu\/landscape\/fact-sheets\/jumpingcrazysnake-worms-amynthas-spp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fact sheet<\/a> that\u2019s helpful to reference. Jumping worms are \u201csmooth, glossy, and dark gray\/brown in color. A mature adult is 4-5 inches long. (However some sources note that these species can be 1.5 \u2013 8 inches in length during their lifetime.) Their clitellum (a lighter colored band around the worm) is cloudy-white to gray in color and completely wraps around the body of the worm. The surface of the clitellum is also flush with the body. The clitellum is found relatively close to the head of the worm, approximately 1\/3 the total length of the worm from the head. Adult worms are firm and not coated with a slimy substance. They will thrash violently when disturbed, and are often found in large groups of individuals. Jumping worms do not burrow deep into the soil and are typically found on the soil surface in debris or leaf litter,\u201d according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/ag.umass.edu\/landscape\/fact-sheets\/jumpingcrazysnake-worms-amynthas-spp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fact sheet<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>Why are they such a concern?<\/h4>\n<p>These worms have the potential to cause long-term damage in our forests. The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry reports that \u201cthey turn good soil into grainy, dry worm castings (aka poop) that cannot support the native understory plants of our forests. Other native plants, fungi, invertebrates, and vertebrates may decline because the forest and its soils can no longer support them. As native species decline, invasive plants may take their place and further exacerbate the loss of species diversity.\u201d<\/p>\n<h4>What do I do if I think I\u2019ve found them in my garden?<\/h4>\n<p>First, don&#8217;t panic. Second, ensure that you positively identify the worms (see \u201cwhat do they look like?\u201d above). You can also reach out to your local Extension office if you would like help with identification. Once you\u2019ve positively identified the worms, you can remove and destroy them by dropping them in a bucket of soapy water or sealing them in a plastic bag. Don\u2019t use pesticides, chemicals, home remedies or other products \u2013 there are currently no approved methods to manage these worms and some recommendations found online can have serious negative consequences to non-target organisms.<\/p>\n<p>Next, and perhaps most important, make sure you report your findings to the state.&nbsp; You can do so here (at the bottom of the page is a section labeled &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/dacf\/php\/horticulture\/jumpingworms.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What Can You Do<\/a>.&#8221; Please read that section as it has instructions and links for reporting this issue).<\/p>\n<h4>How did they get in my garden in the first place and how can I avoid spreading them elsewhere?<\/h4>\n<p>That is not an easy question to answer. They may have been unwelcome hitchhikers in soil, compost, or plants you have added to your garden in the last couple years. If you haven&#8217;t brought in plants or soil amendments, they likely came in from the dirt on a tire, shoe or something someone dumped in that area.<\/p>\n<p>The best thing you can do is make sure you don&#8217;t share any plants\/soil from your site and clean the bottom of your shoes after walking in areas where there\u2019s a known infestation. Jumping worm eggs overwinter in the soil so they are easy to spread \u2013 even by walking.<\/p>\n<h4>Where can I find more information?<\/h4>\n<p>The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry recently provided an update on jumping worm research as part of their \u201cForestry Friday\u201d series. The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry also recommends the <a href=\"https:\/\/seagrant.oregonstate.edu\/sites\/seagrant.oregonstate.edu\/files\/jumping_worm_outreach_material.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jumping Worms guide (PDF) from Oregon State<\/a> on its website.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3><a id=\"maineweather\"><\/a>Maine Weather and Climate Overview (October)<\/h3>\n<p><em>By Sean Birkel, Assistant Extension Professor, Maine State Climatologist, Climate Change Institute, Cooperative Extension University of Maine.&nbsp; For questions about climate and weather, please contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/mco.umaine.edu\/climate\/me_monthly\/?cdiv_id=me&amp;var_id=prcpanom&amp;mon_id=jja\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maine Climate Office<\/a>.<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p>NOAA data released in mid September shows that the 2023 summer (JJA) was the 2nd wettest in Maine on average statewide for records beginning 1895 (see data on the <a href=\"https:\/\/mco.umaine.edu\/climate\/me_monthly\/?cdiv_id=me&amp;var_id=prcpanom&amp;mon_id=jja\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maine Climate Office<\/a> website).&nbsp; The 1st wettest JJA period was 1917, and the 3rd was more recent in 2009. &nbsp;This year\u2019s wet growing season stands in sharp contrast to recent summers in which Maine experienced varying levels of drought.&nbsp; The average JJA temperature was warmer than usual in the 87th percentile.&nbsp; A particular standout record is from July, where persistent humidity contributed to the warmest monthly minimum temperature, 60.6\u00b0F, besting July 2010 by 1.7\u00b0F.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22852 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/09\/2023-JJA-Precipitation-Anomaly-1024x584.png\" alt=\"2023 JJA Precipitation Anomaly\" width=\"1024\" height=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/09\/2023-JJA-Precipitation-Anomaly-1024x584.png 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/09\/2023-JJA-Precipitation-Anomaly-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/09\/2023-JJA-Precipitation-Anomaly-768x438.png 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/09\/2023-JJA-Precipitation-Anomaly-105x60.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/09\/2023-JJA-Precipitation-Anomaly-317x181.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/09\/2023-JJA-Precipitation-Anomaly-423x241.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/09\/2023-JJA-Precipitation-Anomaly-634x362.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/09\/2023-JJA-Precipitation-Anomaly-846x483.png 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/09\/2023-JJA-Precipitation-Anomaly-951x543.png 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/09\/2023-JJA-Precipitation-Anomaly.png 1162w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The first two-thirds of September continued the overall pattern of warmer, wetter-than-normal conditions.&nbsp; However, since shortly after Tropical Storm Lee impacted Maine mid-month, large-scale weather patterns have brought generally seasonable temperatures, sunshine, and dryness.&nbsp; As of September 27th, the National Weather Service forecasts a chance of rainfall early in the first week of October. &nbsp;Beyond that the NOAA Climate Prediction Center 8\u201314 day outlook probability maps for October 4\u201310 (issued September 26) show likely above normal temperature and leaning below normal precipitation for Maine.&nbsp; The 1-month outlook for October (issued September 21) similarly shows above normal temperature and below normal precipitation. &nbsp;These and other maps are available on the <a href=\"https:\/\/mco.umaine.edu\/climate\/me_monthly\/?cdiv_id=me&amp;var_id=prcpanom&amp;mon_id=jja\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maine Climate Office<\/a> website.&nbsp; And as always, be sure to check <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weather.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">weather.gov<\/a> for the latest weather forecast for your area.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22853 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/09\/8-14-Day-Temp-and-Precip-Outlook.png\" alt=\"8-14 day temperature and precipitation outlook\" width=\"885\" height=\"371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/09\/8-14-Day-Temp-and-Precip-Outlook.png 885w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/09\/8-14-Day-Temp-and-Precip-Outlook-300x126.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/09\/8-14-Day-Temp-and-Precip-Outlook-768x322.png 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/09\/8-14-Day-Temp-and-Precip-Outlook-105x44.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/09\/8-14-Day-Temp-and-Precip-Outlook-317x133.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/09\/8-14-Day-Temp-and-Precip-Outlook-423x177.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/09\/8-14-Day-Temp-and-Precip-Outlook-634x266.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/09\/8-14-Day-Temp-and-Precip-Outlook-846x355.png 846w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,885px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>Do you appreciate the work we are doing?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Consider making a contribution to the Maine Master Gardener Development Fund.<\/strong> Your dollars will support and expand Master Gardener Volunteer community outreach across Maine.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/securelb.imodules.com\/s\/300\/13-ORONO\/foundation\/index-social.aspx?sid=300&amp;gid=13&amp;pgid=748&amp;cid=1912&amp;dids=194.1885&amp;sort=1&amp;bledit=1&amp;appealcode=O5454\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase;\" ><span class=\"button\"> Donate <\/span><\/a>\n<hr>\n<h3>Your feedback is important to us!<\/h3>\n<p>We appreciate your feedback and ideas for future <em>Maine Home Garden News<\/em> topics. 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