University of Maine’s 2008 Garden Calendar Available
Contact: Lois Berg Stack 207-581-2949
ORONO, Me. — University of Maine Cooperative Extension has published the 2008 version of its “North Country Garden Calendar,” always a popular item for holiday gift-giving. Developed by Cooperative Extension professors Lois Berg Stack and Leonard Perry of the Universities of Maine and Vermont, respectively, this year’s calendar features 12 of the authors’ favorite plants. Calendars can be purchased for $7.50 by calling 800-870-7270 or visiting www.extension.umaine.edu (bulk pricing is available).
“It was not easy to choose just 12 favorite plants,” says Stack. “As horticulture specialists and avid gardeners, we have so many favorites!” Stack and Perry decided to feature a diversity of plants that are dependable, functional and beautiful in northern New England. They included some plants with multi-season interest like “Karl Foerster” Feather Reed Grass and large fothergilla, some native wildflowers like Helen’s Flower and foamflower, and some new plants such as “Rozanne” geranium and “Ivory Prince” Lenten rose.
“The illustrations for the calendar, which were done by UMaine Extension communications staffers Cindy Eves-Thomas and Laura Latinski, really bring the plants to life,” Stack says.
“We remind people when and how to start seeds, prune landscape trees and shrubs, manage weeds, make compost and much more,” says Perry. “We’ve produced garden calendars for more than ten years, and I often refer to them myself to remember gardening tasks.” Each month features gardening reminders timed for northern New England.
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