Did you know that you can grow better vegetables with a bit of botany and soil science under your belt? Join us on Saturday, May 11th from 10:30 am – Noon at the Hancock County Cooperative Extension office, 63 Boggy Brook Road in Ellsworth. Marjorie Peronto has trained hundreds of Master Gardener Volunteers, and she’s […]
Presented by – Tom & Jan McIntyre – Master Gardener Volunteers. Encouraging wildlife to come to your yard requires four essential elements: cover, space, and most importantly, food and water. Many of us put food out for the birds, but neglect to realize that water is just as essential. Water can be provided in a […]
Watch the amazing process of bringing plants to life on paper and learn from artists Trish Worthen and Christina Evans as they create. Their watercolor renditions are every bit as […]
Together we will explore the history of bonsai, including the mechanics and artistry needed to create beautiful bonsai. Bonsai specimens will be on display, and pre-bonsai trees will be shown […]
as UMaine Cooperative Extension offers an exciting afternoon of gardening inspiration! Beginning with a Panel discussion on Gardening in a Shifting Climate, we'll hear from Acadia National Park's Vegetation Biologist, UMaine Extension's Crops Specialist, and two experienced local organic farmers. Then join us for an afternoon of gardening workshops with topics like Growing Raspberries, Vegetables, Creating […]
Gardening Forever is an appropriate label since Ms. Gibson of the Maine AgrAbility Program promotes scaling gardens to one's ability to tend them and proper tool use/ergonomics. The session will include hands-on application as well as a time for Q & A While it may be of greatest interest to gardeners who are experiencing physical […]
Kyra Alex at DI Stonington HS Gardens Prepare to have some of your gardening practices shaken up and made greener and easier! Kyra Alex gardens in Stonington, grows all of her own vegetables and supervises The Garden Project. Public gardening on a shoe string, limited water, as well as inspiration from off-beat, old-time renegade gardeners has formed […]
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