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Commercial Horticulture Webinar Series
November 3 @ 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
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Join the University of Maine Cooperative Extension on the first Monday of each month for our Commercial Horticulture Webinar Series, designed to support Maine’s green industry, including nursery and cut flower production, landscape design, installation, maintenance, and more.
Each 75-minute session will feature a presentation followed by Q&A and discussion.
Transitioning to Native Plants in the Landscape or Garden
Monday, November 3, 2025
6 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
Join us for a webinar on integrating native plants into managed landscapes. This session will explore how native species can be used to meet both ecological and design objectives while reducing long-term maintenance and resource inputs. Whether addressing plant failure, overgrowth, or planning site enhancements, this webinar will provide practical strategies for selecting and siting native plants that support biodiversity and perform reliably in the landscape. Topics will include an overview of Maine’s native plant communities, best practices for plant selection and site assessment, and design approaches for achieving a clean, professional aesthetic.
Registration is required, with a sliding scale fee ($0-$15) per session. Zoom access details will be provided upon registration.
Recordings will be available and sent to participants approximately one week after each event.
Can’t attend live? Register anyway to receive access to the recording and a list of related resources.
Register Online: Transitioning to Native Plants in the Landscape or Garden
About the Speaker
Cathy Rees has worked for more than 25 years creating and maintaining gardens while doing ecological consulting for a range of clients. Her familiarity with the native flora inspires her creative use of natives in the garden. The need to educate others about their native flora, its beauty, mystery, and benefit to the ecosystem led her to cofound Native Gardens of Blue Hill in 2015. She holds a BS in environmental design and planning and an MS in ecology. She is a certified National Green Infrastructure Practitioner. She is the author of “Winterland: Creating a beautiful garden for every season,” which focuses on garden design that can be enjoyed beyond the growing season.
Upcoming webinars in the Series:
- Monday, December 1, 2025 – Right-Sizing Your Flower Farm: What I Learned from Three Different Setups
- Monday, January 5, 2026 – Financial Management for Your Commercial Horticulture Business
- Monday, February 2, 2026 – Integrated Weed Management for Ornamental Greenhouse Crops
- Monday March 2, 2026 – Managing Pests in Cut Flowers
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