University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is partnering with the University of Maine Center for Cooperative Aquaculture Research and UMaine Aquaculture Research Institute to offer a 4-H At-Home Aquaponics Project, an experiential learning program for youth ages 9–18 delivered virtually from June 15 to October. The project includes learning experiences in introductory aquaponic systems and […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of New Hampshire Extension will offer a home gardening webinar about optimizing compost and manure use in the garden from 6–7:15 p.m. June 9. Getting the Most Out of Compost and Manure” includes what to look for when purchasing compost and manure, the benefits and considerations of each, […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of Vermont Extension will offer a weekly four-part business management class for maple syrup producers online from 7–8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays from June 8–29. “Is My Maple Business Profitable? Finances for Maple Producers” is designed to provide financial management education for maple business owners and the skills to […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension will offer a webinar for home gardeners about supporting pollinators and their habitats 6–7:15 p.m. May 26. “Supporting Pollinators in Your Landscape” will focus on native pollinators and their habitat needs, with tips for plant selection, and design and maintenance of established gardens, […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension will offer a webinar for home gardeners on garden preparation to deter weeds from 6–7:15 p.m., May 12. “Preparing Your Garden Site: Getting Ahead of Weeds” will cover practices such as tarping, deep tillage, double-digging, sheet mulching, and raised beds. Nick Rowley, UNH […]
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Join the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension for a gardening webinar series this winter and spring! Beginning April 14, the spring portion of this series will take place every other Wednesday at 6:00 PM until June 23. These one-hour and 15-minute webinars will include a 40-minute presentation, […]
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Hi Everyone, I’m pleased to announce that the Maine Extension Homemakers Newsletter is now available online. Woohoo! View the Spring 2021 issue! As new issues are added, they will appear in a list in the left-hand column. You are welcome to share these URLs! Staff are welcome to share links to individual articles in social […]
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What does a soil test from the Cooperative Extension do? A soil test will tell you: Nutrient levels in your soil Soil pH levels Presence of lead contamination, if any Why should I test my soil? A soil test will help you to optimize your garden or lawn by providing the information you need to […]
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