$60; $45 for MOFGA members.Mushrooms are delicious nutritional powerhouses and a great addition to small farms, urban backyards and gardens. However fungi require a very different environment than vegetables to grow in, as well as a different skill set on the part of the grower. They can also be cultivated in spaces that can't otherwise […]
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Learn how to grow a garden of beautiful & medicinal plants that can be used to care for yourself and your family. Emily Springer of Meeting House Herb Farm in Scarborough, Maine, presents a workshop on how plants have been used for centuries in home apothecaries, and offers tips on how you can establish your […]
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Join MOFGA's Organic Crop Specialist, Caleb Goossen, for this webinar on pests and diseases in the garden. As the growing season kicks off, you'll come away with knowledge and information you can use throughout the summer to help your garden thrive. This event will be hosted via Zoom with some participants joining live with our co-hosts […]
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Learn to build a cob oven at a mountainside homestead in Newry, Maine! This class is being offered on a sliding scale from $130-$230 for the weekend; please pay what you are able. If you would like to apply for a scholarship you can do so here.Wood fired earth ovens make it possible to bake […]
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Join us for The Maine Organic Marketplace’s annual seedling sale! The frost has passed, the soil’s warming up and it’s time to start putting your seedlings in the ground. From 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. seedlings and plants will be available to purchase outside of our storefront in Freeport on the lawn. We are excited […]
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Join Mt. Gile’s Famous for a discussion on how to successfully grow open-pollinated heirloom, modern exotic and dwarf tomatoes in Maine. From gardens and raised beds, to patios, decks, docks and even boats, we will explore how to select varieties that will maximize your space and set you up for a successful harvest. We will examine […]
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In cooperation with The Maine Organic Marketplace, Mt. Gile’s Famous has curated a selection of personal favorites and uncommon gems for a tomato seedling sale!Favored heirloom beefsteaks and slicers will be featured, as will fabulous paste, cherry, dwarf, modern exotic, drying and ornamental varieties. Also included will be several culturally significant treasures. Mt. Gile’s Famous […] |
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Did you spend part of the weekend getting your garden in? Maybe you're not sure about when to plant your favorite crop, or worried you missed a planting window. You might be considering how to manage a particular pest this year, or revamping your plans for watering. Whatever your gardening questions, we'd be glad to […]
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