Learn best practices for growing seedlings indoors. Participants will learn how to develop a personalized seed starting calendar based on Maine weather conditions and hear practical tips for the small-scale home gardener. A recording will be shared with anyone who pre-registers for this event. Pre-registration is required. Presented by Kate Garland, Horticulture Professional with the […]
Japanese beetles, slugs, squash bugs, powdery mildew, blight, grubs . . . gardening joy can come hand-in-hand with gardening woes. This workshop will help you develop a non-chemical strategy for managing some of the common pests we encounter in Maine gardens. Presented by University of Maine Cooperative Extension Horticulturist, Kate Garland. Pre-registration required – $15/person […]
This free Zoom webinar will feature two pressing ecological concerns impacting landscapes throughout our region: jumping worms and browntail moths. State Horticulturist Gary Fish will outline how jumping worms alter soil health, gardening practices, and ecosystems. He will share latest research and suggest management strategies to mitigate their spread. Brittany Schappach, Maine State Forest Service […]
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