Explore small-scale greenhouses at UMaine Extension workshop

Learn how to extend Maine’s short growing season at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension home and small-scale greenhouse workshop 10 a.m.–noon March 21 at the UMaine Extension Piscataquis County office in Dover-Foxcroft.

UMaine Extension ornamental horticulture specialist Matthew Wallhead will lead the workshop. Topics will include technical greenhouse specifications and key control factors, including temperature, levels of light and shade, irrigation, fertilizer application and atmospheric humidity, as well as planting schedules and crop selection.

The $10 fee includes materials. Register online. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, call 564.3301 or email anette.moulton@maine.edu. More information also is available online.