Are you concerned about the rising cost of food? Unsure what the term “certified organic” means? Interested in learning how to grow your own vegetables in a sustainable manner?
Join us for an evening long workshop on how to grow your own garden. We’ll talk about the basics of soil science, how to enrich your soil to produce healthy, high-yielding plants. The course will also cover the basics of making and using compost, the principles of crop rotation and how to incorporate green manures and manage nutrients in the garden. Other topics will include how to tell the difference between cultivated plants and weeds, basic weed control strategies and common insect pests and methods of natural insect control. The instructor will be an experienced farmer or gardener from your region.
April 4, 2012 6-9pm, unless otherwise noted
Each year MOFGA sponsors this statewide educational event at over 30 different locations in Maine. Classes run from 6 to 9 p.m. The workshops are open to the public and to people of all gardening skill and experience levels. They are designed to provide folks with essential skills and knowledge needed to make a transition from conventional to organic gardening. The workshop is offered in partnership with Maine's Adult & Community Education program and community sponsors.
Participants will acquire an understanding of:
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the basics of soil science, and how to enrich soil to produce healthy, high yielding plants;
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composting methods;
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the principles of crop rotation, and how to incorporate green manures and manage nutrients in the garden;
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the difference between cultivated plants and weeds, and basic weed control strategies; and
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common insect pests and methods of natural insect control.
Classes will be offered at more than 30 locations throughout Maine. Presenters are seasoned MOFGA farmers and gardeners. Please refer to the list below and register using the contact information given for each location.
MOFGA Fact Sheets of Interest
Resources (pdf)
2012 Locations (will be updated weekly)
Alternative Day or Location
*April 5, 2012- Kittery- Kittery Adult Education, 207-439-5896 Instructors: Marilyn & Rick Stanley
*April 10 ,2012- Belfast- Belfast Free Library, 207-338-3884 Instructor: CJ Walke
*April 18, 2012 - Freeport- Freeport Community Library, 207-865-3307 Instructor: Tracey Weber
*May 2, 2012 - Augusta- Augusta Adult & Community Education, 207-626-2470 Instructor: Michele Roy
Is it in your community? Check out the Maine Adult Education Website by clicking here.
Most locations will charge a $5 materials fee to cover the cost of handouts provided.
Interested in being a teacher? Hosting a class in your community? please call the MOFGA office at 207-568-4142.