The Bangor Daily News and VillageSoup interviewed Jim Dill, University of Maine Cooperative Extension pest management specialist, about fall webworms, which are building their silky nests in increasing numbers. “The fall webworms are on the march,” Dill said to the BDN. “Calls are coming in and this pest seems to be abundant this year.” He suggested a […]
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The Portland Press Herald advises gardeners to begin preparing for the 2021 gardening season, with a test from the Maine Soil Testing Service, and by attending a University of Maine Cooperative Extension virtual webinar Aug. 17. Gardeners can find more information and sampling instructions on the soil testing website, and register online for the webinar, Cover […]
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The Bangor Daily News interviewed Kathleen Savoie, extension educator with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, about using fresh herbs to produce unique and flavorful vinegars. For more information about using and preserving herbs, watch the UMaine Extension webinar “Preserving in the Maine Harvest.”
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Several media organizations shared the University of Maine news release highlighting a new gardening mentorship program developed by University of Maine Cooperative Extension. The program matches volunteer Master Gardeners with people seeking technical gardening assistance and coaching. The program is intended to support the rapidly increasing number of home gardeners seeking pandemic-safe activities. Volunteer mentors […]
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James Dill talked with the Bangor Daily News about the tomato plant-destroying tobacco hornworms. “You look at your garden all summer and nothing is wrong and then one morning there’s this worm eating your tomatoes,” said the University of Maine Cooperative Extension pest management specialist. Overnight, tobacco hornworms, which are bright green with white diagonal […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension is starting a program that matches Maine gardeners of all experience levels — from novice to seasoned pro — with a garden mentor for the growing season. The Garden Mentorship Program will match UMaine Extension Master Gardener Volunteers with gardeners to provide virtual technical assistance and coaching. Garden mentor requests […]
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The Bangor Daily News, Portland Press Herald and Centralmaine.com promoted the University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H virtual free fun run along the Maine coastline from Aug. 15 to Sept. 15. Help ME Conquer the Maine Coastline is a virtual public run, walk and bike event along the 3,478 miles of Maine’s coastline. Registration is required.
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Jim Dill, pest management specialist with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, told WAGM in Presque Isle that potato beetles and other insects have been spotted in farm fields and private gardens in Aroostook County. Dill said this is the time of year that beetles mate and lay eggs.
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The Piscataquis Observer announced the University of Maine Cooperative Extension office in Piscataquis County will reopen to the public at 8 a.m. Monday, Aug. 10. The office is at 165 East Main St. in Dover-Foxcroft. Following University of Maine guidance and protocols, staff and clients will practice physical distancing, wear face coverings, frequently use hand […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is hosting a public virtual fun run along the Maine coastline Aug. 15–Sept. 15. Help ME Conquer the Maine Coastline is a virtual run, walk and bike along all 3,478 miles of Maine’s coastline. The event includes an interactive map to follow as the miles add up as well […]
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