Maine Garden Day Set for April 16 in Auburn
Contact: Frank S. Wertheim, Extension Educator, University of Maine Cooperative Extension, 41 Shaw’s Ridge Road, Sanford, ME 04073
ORONO– The 12th annual Maine Garden Day will feature 35 dynamic workshops from renowned horticulturists on Saturday, April 16 at the Central Maine Community College in Auburn. In addition there will be educational displays and a gardening trade show.
Some of the featured speakers will include: Extension Small Business Development Specialist, James McConnon, presenting “Growing a Business;” Bonsai enthusiast, Richard Pollock presenting “Bonsai Basics;” Windswept Gardens owner, Robert Bangs presenting “Roses, the right choice for Maine?” and Robins Nest Aquatics owner, Christopher Pauquette, presenting “Water Gardening in Maine.”
Participation is limited to 550 people. To register, request a brochure from the Cooperative Extension at 1-800-287-1482 or find the brochure online here. The cost of this day-long gardening extravaganza is $37 and includes lunch and all workshops.