Blueberry Plant Sale to Benefit the UMaine Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Program
February 2nd, 2012The University of Maine Cooperative Extension and its Master Gardener Volunteers are offering a “Go Blueberry!” plant sale online to raise funds for its Master Gardener Volunteers program.
Members of the public can support the program by ordering a set of highbush blueberry plants, consisting of three Maine-hardy plants, at least two varieties per set, for $35.95. They are well-rooted 3″ x 7″ plugs with about 17″ in shoot height, ready to go in the ground and take off. Plants will be available for pickup in six UMaine Extension locations across the state on Saturday, May 19th, 2012. Deadline to place an order is April 30th, 2012.
- Cumberland County Extension Office, Falmouth
- Hancock County Extension Office, Ellsworth
- Highmoor Farm, Monmouth
- Knox/Lincoln Counties Extension Office, Waldoboro
- Penobscot County Extension Office, Bangor
- York County Extension Office, Springvale
Purchasers will receive expert advice on growing blueberries at every stage — planting, pruning and harvesting — and a take-home package of instructions from UMaine Extension staff and Master Gardener Volunteers.
Purchasers will also receive a discount of $5 off the cost of one soil test for their blueberry planting site at the UMaine Soil Testing Lab. Soil tests can help gardeners get the most out of their soils and garden sites. Soil samples can be taken as soon as the ground thaws in early spring. Learn how to select a site for your blueberry plants and how to take a soil sample by watching our short “How To” videos.
Place an order. Makes a great gift!
In 2012, the Master Gardeners will celebrate 30 years in Maine. UMaine Extension Master Gardener Volunteers have assisted in dozens if community gardens across the state, including the Maine Harvest for Hunger program and other community-based volunteer efforts. Money raised will assist in many of those projects, including scholarships to help those attend who cannot afford the Master Gardener Volunteers course fee.
To request special accommodations or for more information contact Richard Brzozowski, (207) 781- 6099, or toll-free in Maine (800) 287-1471 or e-mail: richard.brzozowski@maine.edu; or Marjorie Peronto, (207) 667-8212, or toll-free in Maine (800) 287-1479 or e-mail: marjorie.peronto@maine.edu.
UMaine Extension programs are open and accessible to all in accordance with program goals. To provide adequate time to respond to requests, inquiries are welcome with as much advance notice as possible.
Learn more about the Master Gardener Volunteer program and Maine Harvest for Hunger.
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