Rogers Farm Planning Meeting
UMaine Cooperative Extension - Penobscot County 307 Maine Ave., Bangor, ME, United States307 Maine Ave., Bangor, ME FMY: katherine.garland@maine.edu or Kate Garland 207.942.7396
307 Maine Ave., Bangor, ME FMY: katherine.garland@maine.edu or Kate Garland 207.942.7396
Interest in hemp production has increased significantly with the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill. Hemp can be grown to produce grain, fiber, and medicinal products. There are specific rules and licensing requirements that affect the production of this crop in the State of Maine. At this conference, we will be discussing newly changed licensing […]
All Welcome! Refreshments at 9:30 am Meeting at 10:00 am March Speaker: Marjorie Peronto, Extension Educator, Hancock County Pruning Woody Landscape Plants Purpose: To promote the study, value, and use of herbs as they relate to our daily life. Membership: Open to any person with an interest in knowledge of herbs. Dues: $15.00 annually We […]
Native plants offer very important food and shelter resources for wildlife, birds and beneficial insects. They play an especially important role in our ecosystem as more and more of our wild spaces are being developed. Learn how home landscapes can enhance biodiversity and gather some ideas for natives that will beautify and even address some […]
Native plants offer very important food and shelter resources for wildlife, birds and beneficial insects. They play an especially important role in our ecosystem as more and more of our wild spaces are being developed. Learn how home landscapes can enhance biodiversity and gather some ideas for natives that will beautify and even address some […]
A free hands-on workshop on succulents. Plant your own & bring it home. Succulents provided by the Urban Garden Center. Workshop presented by Lauren Tuell, UMaine Extension Master Gardener Volunteer.
Growing in a Greenhouse scheduled for March 12 in Piscataquis and March 25th in Penobscot is now canceled. We ask for your patience as we begin to process refunds for participants. Thank you for your cooperation and please do not hesitate to reach out to Anette Moulton at anette.moulton@maine.edu or 207.564.3301 if you have any […]
All Welcome! Refreshments at 9:30 am Meeting at 10:00 am April Speaker: Sonia Cianchette, Owner: Through the Garden Gate Herb Talk & Herb Sale Purpose: To promote the study, value, and use of herbs as they relate to our daily life. Membership: Open to any person with an interest in knowledge of herbs. Dues: $15.00 […]
All Welcome! Refreshments at 9:30 am Meeting at 10:00 am May Meeting: May Basket Exchange Bring a creative container with plant related material to swap Purpose: To promote the study, value, and use of herbs as they relate to our daily life. Membership: Open to any person with an interest in knowledge of herbs. Dues: […]
Ever wonder how to preserve all those great fruits and vegetables grown right here in Maine Join us for an overview of current and tested safe practices of food preservation We will review water bath canners, pressure canners, freezing, food safe freezer containers as well as dehydrating methods. We will have lots of tips and tricks to […]
Rhubarb is one of Maine's earliest crops ready for harvest. Join us for a demonstration on freezing this delicious and nutritious perennial. Learn about best practices for safe food preservation. We will also review other methods for preserving rhubarb as well as using it fresh. Recipes will be provided to participants. To register or FMI: https://www.bangorpubliclibrary.org/adult-programs/2020/6/19/rhubarb-use-amp-preservation Presented […]
Ever wonder how to preserve all those great fruits and vegetables grown right here in Maine. Join us for an overview of current and tested safe practices of food preservation. We will review both water bath canners, pressure canners, food safe freezer containers and dehydrating methods. We will also demonstrate how to blanch produce safely. […]
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