The Bangor Daily News interviewed Kate Garland, a horticultural professional with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, for an article about protecting plants from an unexpected spring frost. “I think most gardeners who have a couple seasons under their belts have experienced cold damaged crops,” said Garland. “It manifests itself differently depending on the crop.” Frost […]
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The Penobscot Times reported Laurie Bowen, a community education assistant with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, will be the guest speaker during a May 20 workshop in the Old Town Public Library’s gardening series. At the 5:30 p.m. event, Bowen will give an overview of the resources UMaine Extension has to offer, including gardening videos, […]
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Prevention spoke with Griffin Dill, an integrated pest management professional with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, for the article, “How to get rid of ticks near your yard, house and body any time of year.” To cut down on ticks in your yard, the article suggests keeping the lawn landscaped and clear of leaf litter. […]
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Morning Ag Clips reported on a Christmas tree production workshop to be held 9 a.m.–noon June 7 in South Paris. The event is co-hosted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Oxford County, the Oxford County Soil and Water Conservation District, the Maine Christmas Tree Association and Maine Woodland Owners. Len Price, owner of […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a spring planting workshop 6–7 p.m. May 28 at UMaine’s Rogers Farm in Old Town. The rain date is June 4. Participants will learn best practices for planting ornamental seedlings, dahlias, hops and vegetable transplants, as well as how to sow flower and vegetable seeds directly into the […]
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The Forecaster reported the Cumberland County Food Security Council recently received a $25,000 grant from the Harvard Pilgrim Healthy Food Fund to help expand its gleaning program, which provides access to fresh fruits and vegetables to about 12 local food aid organizations. Through the first couple years of the initiative, the food council has gleaned […]
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Hannah Carter, the new dean of University of Maine Cooperative Extension, will be the keynote speaker at the Androscoggin-Sagadahoc Counties Extension Association’s (ASCEA) annual meeting at 6 p.m. May 20 at the Extension office in Lisbon Falls. Election of ASCEA officers also will be held. The association is recruiting new members. In partnership with UMaine […]
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The Bangor Daily News interviewed Griffin Dill, an integrated pest management professional with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, for the article, “What to expect for this year’s tick season in Maine.” Snow protects and insulates overwintering ticks, according to the article. Since the state experienced a relatively snowy winter, Dill said he doesn’t expect reduced […]
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Turner Publishing and the Advertiser Democrat advanced a spring cleanup day at 9 a.m. June 1 at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Oxford County office in South Paris. Volunteers are needed to prepare the grounds for the summer season, according to the articles. Outdoor work attire is recommended, and coffee, water, snacks and pizza will […]
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Morning Ag Clips reported registration is open for University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H’s annual June Jamboree that begins at 5 p.m. June 14 and ends after lunch June 16, at Fryeburg Fairgrounds. The event for Maine 4-H families is designed to help youth learn about the care, health and wellness of livestock; fitting and […]
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