Morning Ag Clips previews UMaine Extension spring planting workshop

Morning Ag Clips previewed a University of Maine Cooperative Extension spring planting workshop to be held 6–7 p.m. May 28 at Rogers Farm in Old Town. Participants will learn best practices for planting ornamental seedlings, dahlias, hops and vegetable transplants, and how to sow flower and vegetable seeds directly into the garden. The workshop will include a tour of the different theme gardens and an opportunity to try different planting techniques, the article states. Discussions will include butterfly habitat, renovating overgrown perennial beds, irrigation and soil preparation. The event is free and open to all ages; registration is not required and rain date is June 4. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Kate Garland, 942.7396; katherine.garland@maine.edu.