Plant Sale May 6 and 7

UMaine horticulture students and faculty members are planning the second annual Black Bear Beauties Plant Sale on May 6 and 7 from 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. each day.  Featuring hardy varieties that can withstand Maine weather conditions, the sale is scheduled for the Lyle E. Littlefield Gardens.  Plants are grown by UMaine students and faculty members in campus greenhouses.  Funds raised from the sale will benefit UMaine’s Environmental Horticulture Program, supporting internships and infrastructure upgrades for the program and the Littlefield Garden.