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UMaine Extension offers tips to preserve blueberries, tomatoes, corn

Delicious fruits and vegetables are ripe for the picking in August and University of Maine Cooperative Extension educator Kathy Savoie wants Mainers to have up-to-date information on the best methods, canners, jars and seals to safely preserve food. UMaine Extension publishes information to help people find, grow, use, preserve and store in-season fruits and vegetables. […]

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UMaine Extension offers tips for donating extra garden produce

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension offers advice for gardeners who seek to contribute to their community by donating extra produce. Top-quality vegetables are welcome at most food pantries, soup kitchens and homeless shelters. However, UMaine Extension officials suggest gardeners call ahead to find out what types of vegetables are preferred and the best times […]

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UMaine Cooperative Extension publications offer tips for berry season

Summer is here and many in Maine are spending more time outdoors. The University of Maine Cooperative Extension offers information and recommendations on a variety of topics from growing berries, to preserving and cooking them. Featured bulletins: Growing Rhubarb in Maine Strawberries Vegetables and Fruits for Health: Wild Blueberries Vegetables and Fruits for Health: Raspberries […]

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Maine food for July: Snap beans and cucumbers

University of Maine Cooperative Extension publishes information to help find, grow, use and store in-season fruits and vegetables in Maine. A variety of bulletins can be ordered or downloaded online. July favorites include “Let’s Preserve: Snap Beans,” “Let’s Preserve: Pickles,” “Vegetables and Fruits for Health: Cucumbers” and “Vegetables and Fruits for Health: Green Beans and […]

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UMaine Extension resource focuses on family conversations during difficult times

University of Maine Cooperative Extension resources and publications include a bulletin on tips for helping family members communicate during times of stress and tragedy. The UMaine Extension publication, “Family Conversations During Hard Times,” was developed by Leslie Forstadt, a child and family development specialist; and Kristy Ouellette, an assistant Extension professor. The online resource includes […]

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For gardeners, a picture may be worth 1,000 words

Gardeners experiencing problems or pests can now upload photographs of the issue when submitting questions to University of Maine Cooperative Extension experts. The photo upload option is expected to increase usage of the “Ask Our Experts” site, help provide essential details and improve expert response time. “Ask Our Experts” is one of UMaine Extension’s most […]

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UMaine Extension publications offer tips on multiple summer activities

As summer approaches, many in Maine are spending more time outdoors. The University of Maine Cooperative Extension offers information and recommendations on a variety of topics including gardening, grilling safety and dealing with insects. UMaine Extension’s Publications Catalog includes the following bulletins: Barbecue and Tailgating Food Safety Food Safety for Camping and Hiking Ticks Lyme […]

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Elias focuses on factors affecting spread of deer ticks, diseases

With the arrival of spring, many Mainers head outside to hike, mow lawns, picnic, and garden. But working and playing outdoors can bring people in contact with deer ticks and tick-borne diseases, including Lyme disease. “Maine in 2014 had the highest incidence of Lyme disease of all the states in the country,” says Susan Elias, […]

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Become a citizen scientist for the Wild Leek Project

The public is invited to participate in a project to expand knowledge about wild leeks in Maine and improve opportunities for the conservation of the species. Wild leeks (Allium tricoccum) are part of the onion family and grow in rich hardwood and floodplain forests. Also known as ramps, they are listed as a Species of […]

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