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 […]
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. […]
This event is hosted by Meeting House Farm.In this gentle, practical session, Emily Springer, founder of Meeting House Farm, will guide participants through how to begin their herbal journey — no matter their space or experience — and help them walk away knowing:Which herbs to growHow to plant them successfullyHow to begin making simple remedies […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This webinar is hosted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.Gardening in a small space doesn’t need to be limiting! In this workshop we’ll discuss strategies such as succession and companion planting, trellising, and season extension to maximize the harvest potential in your garden. Participants will leave with practical steps to grow more food for […]
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. […]
This event is hosted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.Join us for a webinar on managing pests in cut flower production. Cut flowers are a high-value ornamental crop, but even minor pest damage can significantly reduce their marketability. Having an integrated pest management plan in place before the season begins is essential to minimizing […]
When your love of starting seeds and propagating plants means you have an over-abundance of young plants every spring, it might be time to look into selling the plants you pot up.In this webinar, learn about growing and selling both annuals and perennials from Christy Anderson of Mt. Gile's Famous Tomato Co. and Ivonne Vazquez of Bas Rouge Farm & Forge. […]
Join MOFGA for our first Gardening Q&A of 2026!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 chance to […]
Maybe gardening started as a hobby, but now you're interested in selling some of your produce, flowers, or value-added products on the side.In this webinar, learn about going from garden to market from a panel of individuals who've made the leap themselves: Christine Trefethen from Morning Glory Farm, Sara Hager from Bounty O' Blooms, and Teresa Downey from Terra Basics. The […]
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.
