Republican Journal previews Handley’s presentation on growing berries

The Republican Journal reported David Handley, a University of Maine Cooperative Extension specialist of vegetables and small fruits, will give a free talk at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17 at the Belfast Free Library. Handley will speak about how to grow strawberries and raspberries in your backyard, according to the article. Topics to be discussed include selecting the best varieties for Maine, choosing a site and preparing the soil. Guests are encouraged to bring questions.