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SUMMARY:Commercial Horticulture Webinar Series: Transitioning to Native Plants in the Landscape or Garden
DESCRIPTION: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 reducing long-term maintenance and resource inputs. Whether addressing plant failure\, overgrowth\, or planning site enhancements\, this webinar will provide practical strategies for selecting and siting native plants that support biodiversity and perform reliably in the landscape. Topics will include an overview of Maine’s native plant communities\, best practices for plant selection and site assessment\, and design approaches for achieving a clean\, professional aesthetic. \nRegister Online: Transitioning to Native Plants in the Landscape or Garden \nRegistration is required; sliding scale fee options are available. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation\, contact Rebecca Gray at 207.356.1348 or extension.gardening@maine.edu. \nAbout the Speaker\nCathy Rees has worked for more than 25 years creating and maintaining gardens while doing ecological consulting for a range of clients. Her familiarity with the native flora inspires her creative use of natives in the garden. The need to educate others about their native flora\, its beauty\, mystery\, and benefit to the ecosystem led her to cofound Native Gardens of Blue Hill in 2015. She holds a BS in environmental design and planning and an MS in ecology. She is a certified National Green Infrastructure Practitioner. She is the author of “Winterland: Creating a beautiful garden for every season\,” which focuses on garden design that can be enjoyed beyond the growing season.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/commercial-horticulture-webinar-series-transitioning-to-native-plants-in-the-landscape-or-garden/
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SUMMARY:2025 Recipe to Market Program
DESCRIPTION:For Entrepreneurs and/or Farmers Interested in Starting a Home-based\, Specialty Food Business\nThe University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s popular three-hour workshop\, Recipe to Market\, covers the basics to take a favorite recipe or idea and start a food business. This workshop will introduce participants to important topics\, such as an overview of the specialty foods industry\, business basics to consider\, and an overview of the product development process\, licensing and regulations\, and food safety concerns. This workshop is intended for individuals\, entrepreneurs\, and/or farmers interested in starting a home-based\, specialty food business. \nProducts that will be discussed include\, but are not limited to\, canned shelf-stable products (jams/jellies/preserves\, baked goods\, condiments\, salsas\, sauces\, dessert sauces)\, dry mixes\, and candies/confections. Topics include the business basics\, an overview of the product development process\, licensing/regulations\, and food safety. \n*This program does not cover herbal supplements\, commercial processing (including dairy\, meat\, beverage\, or juice manufacturing) or pet treats/foods. \nDate: Wednesday\, November 19\, 2025\nTime: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.\nLocation: Online via Zoom\nCost: $45\n \nRegister Online to Receive Zoom Link \nRegistration deadline is November 14\, 2025. \n*We reserve the right to reschedule this program if the minimum number of participants have not been met. \nOnce you have registered\, you will receive an email with a Zoom link a week before the class\, along with an agenda and instructor’s handouts. \nUMaine Extension course instructors include: \n\nLouis Bassano\, Professor Emeritus of Cooperative Extension\nBeth Calder\, Extension Food Science Specialist\, Professor of Food Science\, and Director of the UMaine Food Testing Services\nJim McConnon\, Professor Emeritus\, School of Economics and Cooperative Extension\, University of Maine\n\nPlease Note:\nRegistered participants will benefit from the flexibility of accessing the recording at a later date if they are unable to attend the live online event. However\, it’s important to note that the recording will be accessible for a limited period of two weeks. \nIf you are a person with a disability and need accommodation to participate in this program\, please call Melissa Libby at 207.581.2788 or email melissa.libby1@maine.edu to discuss your needs. Receiving requests for accommodations at least 10 days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request\, however\, all requests will be considered.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/2025-recipe-to-market-program/
LOCATION:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/2025-recipe-to-market-program/
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