Advertiser Democrat interviews Long about Extension gardening education resources
The Advertiser Democrat spoke with Rebecca Long, an agriculture and food system professional with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, for the article “Vegetable pots, plots and gardens are in high demand.” So is spring planting education, according to Long. “We are holding an online series three days a week,” she said. “We’re about halfway through the series so people can continue to attend over the next month. An Extension expert presents on a gardening topic and then holds a Q&A session. The workshops have been well attended, with 40–60 people logging in each time.” No registration is required to attend the series, “Garden Chats: Growing Resilience from the Ground Up.” Details and schedules for the Zoom workshop series are online. Long said that UMaine Extension also will begin airing “Victory Garden for ME,” a series of videos specifically for first time vegetable gardeners, on May 1. More information is available online or by calling 207.743.6329.