This event is hosted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.Home gardeners can play a meaningful role in strengthening local food security. This webinar will provide a brief overview of our Harvest for Hunger efforts and walk through the key steps, from choosing what to grow and planting, to harvesting, distribution, and reporting your donation […]
About the class:Grow Your Own Organic Garden covers all the basics of organic gardening. Learn about supporting soil and plant health, starting seeds indoors and outdoors, interplanting, pest management, watering, and harvesting. By the end of this class, participants will be equipped with knowledge of how to grow an organic garden, be connected to resources […]
This event is hosted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.This webinar will explore Waldo County Bounty’s Give and Take program, a stigma-free model for sharing surplus garden produce through community drop-off sites. Participants will learn how the program operates, how new sites are selected, and how to start a Give and Take site in […]
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 […]
This webinar is hosted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.Across Maine, community gardens are increasing food security by bringing people together to grow food for their communities. This panel will explore how collective garden spaces allow neighbors to work side by side to grow fresh, local food that is donated to food security organizations. […]
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 […]
This class has been cancelled due to low registration.About the class:Grow Your Own Organic Garden covers all the basics of organic gardening. Learn about supporting soil and plant health, starting seeds indoors and outdoors, interplanting, pest management, watering, and harvesting. By the end of this class, participants will be equipped with knowledge of how to […]
*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 […]
Join us to celebrate Earth Day at MOFGA’s Common Ground Education Center in Unity on Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.We’ll spend time preparing the grounds to get ready for the upcoming growing season. Tasks include orchard work, trail work in the woods, garden bed prep, and more.This is a great way […]
This event is hosted by Bas Rouge Farm & Forge.Led by Ivonne Vazquez of Bas Rouge Farm & Forge, this workshop will focus on identifying native plants as they emerge, observing soil and environmental conditions to understand why placing the right plant in the right place matters. The hybrid two-hour program includes a slide presentation, […]
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.
