Join us for a webinar exploring three essential pillars of running a successful native plant nursery: passion, patience, and product. We’ll dive into the practical, logistical, and personal aspects of starting and sustaining a nursery business, including day to day operations. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to refine your approach, this session will […]

This webinar will review how to grow native plants from seed, focusing on easy to grow native perennials suited for Maine gardens. We’ll guide you through the process, from sowing seeds to transplanting seedlings, using straightforward techniques that any gardener can apply. Topics will include seed sowing methods, protecting your seeds and young plants from […]

This webinar will cover the basics of composting, including how to start and maintain a compost pile. Participants will also learn how to properly use finished compost to enrich soil and support plant growth. Perfect for gardeners of all levels. Speaker: Nick Rowley Bio: Nick Rowley is the Sustainable Agriculture and Horticulture Professional for UMaine Cooperative […]

“Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey” will provide participants with information about the UMaine Extension 4-H program, including key aspects of positive youth development and opportunities to help youth as a volunteer. The one-hour virtual sessions will also outline the application process for anyone interested in getting involved. 4-H is a positive youth development program that […]

“Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey” will provide participants with information about the UMaine Extension 4-H program, including key aspects of positive youth development and opportunities to help youth as a […]

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 […]

For Entrepreneurs and/or Farmers Interested in Starting a Home-based, Specialty Food Business The University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s popular three-hour workshop, Recipe to Market, covers the basics to take a […]

Julia Baecher started East of Eden as a backyard passion project in 2012 and has since farmed at three different scales; from a home plot to a six-acre leased (and […]