UMaine Extension mentioned in Press Herald article on edible garden in Westbrook
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension was mentioned in a Portland Press Herald article about Edible Main Street, a pilot project in Westbrook. The Downtown Westbrook Coalition has installed eight garden planters in Blue Note Park on the city’s Main Street. In May, volunteers will fill them with edible plants such as green beans, cherry tomatoes and herbs, which will be cared for by local businesses and free for the picking to any passer-by, according to the article. “The idea is for people to really utilize this resource and really promote the different areas that help people gain access to healthy foods,” said Allie Harvell, a Westbrook resident who is leading the project. Local businesses and organizations are providing support for the garden, including UMaine Extension, which designed the layout of the plants in the boxes, the article states.