Learn to grow hemp in a home garden 

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a free online workshop about growing hemp in the home garden 6:30–8 p.m. Thursday, April 2.

John Jemison, Extension professor of soil and water quality, will discuss best practices for growing hemp, as well as how to harvest, dry, cure, and prepare it for personal use. Participants may have soil test analyses and photos of plants to share for review. 

Registration is required by March 30. Register online. Participants will receive instructions for joining the Zoom workshop by email. For more information, to register by phone or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact 207.942.7396; 800.287.1485 (in Maine); wendy.robertson@maine.edu