Learn how to sow seeds in January and forget about them until spring! Martha Bunim Moss, Master Gardener Volunteer of Hancock County will teach hands-on how to use milk or water jugs as a mini-greenhouse. You will learn, practice, and take home planted jugs to place outside. Seeds will freeze and thaw throughout the winter, […]
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 […]
Join us for our spring plant sale featuring hundreds of your favorite perennials varieties, including Maine Natives. The plant sale, sponsored by UMaine Extension Hancock County Master Gardener Volunteers, will include an Open House with free workshops: 9:00 am Gardening for Biodiversity- Reeser Manley, Horticulturist and Author, 10:00 am Bonsai Techniques- Greg Mekras, Master Gardener […]
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. […]
Join us for the FREE event! The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is excited to announce a FREE series entitled Swine 101: Raising Pastured Pork. This seminar will be held […]
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 for discussion and demonstration. RSVP required by calling 667.8212 or email: sue.baez@maine.edu
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