Sunday, March 25, 2012
12-4 pm
MOFGA's Common Ground Education Center, Unity
There is no admission charge though donations are always welcome and benefit our Heritage Orchard.
The Maine Tree Crop Alliance, the Maine Seed Saving Network, Fedco and the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association will host the twelfth annual combined Seed Swap and Scionwood Exchange, in MOFGA’s Common Ground Exhibition Hall in Unity. For gardeners and orchardists, it’s like the most wonderful flea market in the world. Not only that but most of the best stuff is free!
Please bring any seeds, scionwood, or cuttings you have to share freely with others. Don't have seeds to contribute? Bring some baked goods instead! The day is all about learning and sharing from your neighbors. Last year we gave away scionwood from well over 100 fruit varieties. These contributions are what make the day a success. We’ll supply the labels, tape and markers. On sale will be T-shirts, books, grafting supplies and rootstock.
2012 Presentations
Schedule subject to change
12:15 pm Corn Seed Collaborative (Library)
Speaker: Bob St Peter
Learn about the budding network of small-scale growers working to preserve and promote open-pollinated corn varieties in Maine. Presentation will include an overview of the Corn Seed Collaborative and the goals of the project; background info on GMO corn regulation in Maine; and Q&A with Collaborative growers.
12:30 pm Hands-on Tour of the Orchards (Meet at Main Entrance)
CJ Walke, MOFGA's own Organic Orchardist will lead a walk around the orchards to discuss management, variety selection and pest control.
1:15 pm Tour the Scionwood (Exhibition Hall)
John Bunker
2:15 pm Grafting Fruit Trees (Library)
Mark Fulford is back! Join Mark for an in-depth discussion and demonstration of grafting techniques.
Not sure how to store your scion wood? Contact CJ Walke, MOFGA's Organic Orchardist.
For more information, call MOFGA 207-568-4142.