You’re ready to plant more native species in your garden to support wildlife. As you start to plan, you might have a few questions. Which plant species make the biggest difference? Does it matter if a plant is a cultivar? How important is local ecotype? Which plant traits attract which pollinator? In this talk, Desirée L. […]
Join us for a fun, educational afternoon celebrating the sweet Maine tradition of maple syrup production! Whether you’re an experienced sugarer or a maple novice, this event offers a unique opportunity to explore MOFGA's beautiful sugarbush, watch the sugaring process, and learn winter tree identification, all while enjoying hot drinks and the warmth of a […]
*In the event of severe weather, this workshop will be held on March 22.Registration is full for both 3/21 pruning workshops. Email [email protected] to be added to the waitlist.Learn to prune fruit trees to encourage vigorous growth, heavy fruit set and quality fruit yield. Fruit tree experts will offer hands-on pruning experience. Collection of scion wood and […]
*In the event of severe weather, the workshops will be held on March 22.Learn to prune apple trees to encourage vigorous growth, heavy fruit set and quality fruit yield. Fruit tree experts will offer hands-on pruning experience. Collection of scion wood and storage will also be discussed. This workshop is directed at folks who haven't […]
*In the event of severe weather, this workshop will be held on March 22.Registration is full for both 3/21 pruning workshops. Email [email protected] to be added to the waitlist.Learn to prune fruit trees to encourage vigorous growth, heavy fruit set and quality fruit yield. Fruit tree experts will offer hands-on pruning experience. Collection of scion wood and […]
Join us at MOFGA for our annual Seed Swap & Scion Exchange! Let us know you're coming! * In the event of severe weather, the Seed Swap & Scion Exchange will be postponed to the following Sunday, April 5 from 12-4 pm.Gardeners and orchardists are invited to bring their seeds, scionwood and cuttings to share. […]
This event is hosted by Meeting House Farm.In this live webinar, Emily Springer, founder of Meeting House Farm, will share practical, farmer-tested insights on growing herbs for income. The session will focus on how herbs can fit into diversified farms, what makes them economically viable, and how post-harvest handling - especially drying - plays a […]
Get your gardening questions answered before the season starts in earnest! Whether you’ve been gardening for decades or you’re daydreaming about starting your first garden this year (or somewhere in between), these informal Zoom conversations are a chance to discuss whatever gardening topics are on your mind. Bring your questions for a casual conversation and a […]
The Rockport Public Library will host its second annual SEED FEST on Saturday, April 11. This free, family-friendly event will take place on the upper and lower levels of the library. From 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., visitors can browse educational exhibits and activities covering seed-starting, pollinators, soil health, composting, native plants, heirloom vegetables, growing […]
This event is hosted by Cobscook Institute, in partnership with Healthy Acadia and MOFGA.This by donation event will feature seeds for swapping and scionwood for grafting. We are also accepting seed donations for use in Cobscook Institute's Community Garden.Seed Swap: Please bring seeds you’ve saved with descriptions for folks to share, trade and enjoy. We […]
Plums are delicious, but can be tricky to grow! In this webinar, learn about how to care for your plum trees throughout the seasons. MOFGA's Orchard Manager, C.J. Walke, will discuss essential topics such as site selection for planting plums, plum varieties, pruning, building soil health, and pest and disease management. This webinar will cover care […]
Climate change has noticeable impacts on gardeners, from more extreme weather events, to the increased presence of ticks and other pests. Climate change also has many gardeners looking for ways to support their local ecosystem through garden design. In this three-part webinar series, Dr. Annie White will provide some concrete strategies for climate-smart garden design, on […]
*In the event of snow or other severe weather, this workshop will be held on April 19 at 10 am.Registration is full for this workshop. Email [email protected] to be added to the waitlist.Learn how to reproduce your favorite apple tree varieties through bench grafting -- the practice of grafting fruit tree scionwood onto rootstock -- in this […]
Landsmith Farm in Waldoboro, Maine, organically grows a wide variety of high-quality, tasty vegetables, herbs, willow, and cut flowers using practices that prioritize the health of the land and its stewards. Their products are sold wholesale and direct-to-consumer through a variety of channels, including a farm stand, pick-your-own garden, and a future CSA (community supported agriculture) program. Landsmith Farm is owned and operated by Erin Espinosa, whose identities as a queer latina woman farmer ground the farm in values of reciprocity, community, and perseverance.
Visit Ladsmith Farm on Instagram @landsmithfarm and on their Website.
