Calendar

The following is a list of events taking place around the country – and the world!

Most of the events are organized or co-sponsored by MOFGA but other events are listed as well.
Visit the MOFGA Events page. Interested in giving a workshop for MOFGA?

Growing Berries in the Garden

Online

Join Daisy Beal (Daisychain Farm in Belfast) and Seth Yentes (North Branch Farm in Monroe) for this online talk about growing berries. Daisy will talk about raspberries & strawberries and Seth will cover high bush blueberries. They both grow organic berries commercially but will be sharing advice directed at gardeners, homesteaders and home-scale growers during […]

Gardening Q&A

Online

Have you had any questions on your mind as you work in your garden this season? Perhaps you have a pest you're dealing with or are wondering about succession planting.  Or maybe you want some tips on how to help your growing plants thrive!Join us for a Gardening Q&A so we can help answer your […]

Free

Garlic Braiding

The Maine Organic Marketplace 55 Main St., Freeport, ME, United States

$65 general admission; $55 for MOFGA membersBraiding is a great way to prepare garlic to be stored all winter long, hanging from the rafters in your kitchen where you can use it daily. We're excited to host Carole Mapes of Flywheel Flowers, who will be teaching us how to braid (and decorate) home grown soft […]

$55 – $65

Native Planting Workshop

The Maine Organic Marketplace 55 Main St., Freeport, ME, United States

Did you know fall is a great time to plant native species? Want to learn how to create a garden and get your hands dirty while you're at it? MOFGA and Wild Seed Project (WSP) are teaming up to offer a second planting workshop this October. We will continue planting native shrubs and perennials at […]

$5 – $25

Garlic Braiding

The Maine Organic Marketplace 55 Main St., Freeport, ME, United States

$65 general admission; $55 for MOFGA membersBraiding is a great way to prepare garlic to be stored all winter long, hanging from the rafters in your kitchen where you can use it daily. We're excited to host Carole Mapes of Flywheel Flowers, who will be teaching us how to braid (and decorate) home grown soft […]

$55 – $65

Dried Flower Wreath-Making

MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United States

$70, $60 for MOFGA members.As the colder weather hits and we’re drawn indoors it’s a great time to craft beautiful things to help keep our spirits high through the winter!Dried flowers make long-lasting wreaths – great for the holidays and beyond. Carole Mapes of Flywheel Flowers will be teaching this class. If you have saved […]

$60 – $70

Native Perennials Workshop

MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United States

This workshop is being offered on a sliding scale from $0-$40; please pay what fits in your budget.  The event will be held at MOFGA's Education Center in Unity, Maine. Snow date: January 14th. Join Gene Ripley of Ripley Farm in Dover-Foxcroft to dive into the world of beautiful & pollinator-friendly native perennials! The workshop will begin […]

Free – $40

Gardening Q&A

Online

Join us for our first gardening Q&A of the year!  Whether you've been gardening for decades or you're planning your very first garden this year, we hope you'll bring your questions to this casual conversation.  Popular topics often include pest management, soil health, growing tips and more. We hope to see you there!REGISTER HEREQuestions? Email […]

FREE

Flowers for Cutting in the Home Garden

This class is being offered online. Come dream about summer flowers with us! Carole Mapes, owner of Flywheel Flowers, will be instructing this introduction to growing cut flowers. This webinar is aimed at gardeners who want to grow more flowers specifically for harvesting & displaying indoors. This webinar also may be of interest to those in […]

Free – $20

Propagating & Sowing Native Edible Plants

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens 105 Botanical Gardens Drive, Boothbay, United States

Co-hosted by Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens and MOFGA. This workshop will be held in Boothbay at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens.With demand for native plants increasing, there are plenty of reasons and opportunities to incorporate them into your professional practice, nursery business or landscape projects. This hands-on workshop with Leo Kenney from Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary and […]

$60 – $75

Gardening Q&A

Online

Join us for a Gardening Q&A! Whether you’ve been gardening for decades or you’re planning your very first garden this year, we hope you’ll bring your questions to this casual conversation. We'll meet on Zoom and talk about whatever gardening related queries are on your mind. Popular topics often include pest management, soil health, growing […]

FREE

Yoga for Farmers and Gardeners

The Maine Organic Marketplace 55 Main St., Freeport, ME, United States

Join Alyssa Adkins of Farthest Field Farm for a farmer and gardener focused, slow flow vinyasa class on the first Wednesday of every month. The class will be a mix of strong poses interspersed with (optional) vinyasa flows, stretching, with lots of focus on the breath and plenty of time for rest at the end. […]

$10 – $15
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