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 […]
Do you love growing greens in the garden? Or maybe you love eating them and want to learn some tips to improve your growing or hear about new varieties. Join us for this webinar all about growing different kinds of greens with two greens loving gardeners: Aaron Parker of Edgewood Nursery and Eileen Fingerman of […]
MOFGA is excited to hold our annual Grow Your Own Organic Garden class, this year in webinar format. Whether you're a beginning gardener or a seasoned gardener in need of new tips, you're welcome to join. Central topics include soil science, composting, and crop rotation.This webinar is taught by Caleb Goosen, Organic Crop & Conservation Specialist at […]
For many of us, gardening is something that happens in small spaces. Raised beds can boast abundance, and are often a more accessible form of gardening for renters or folks with limited space. At the same time, they can also require a bit of advanced planning to get started! In this webinar, Dr. Mariam Taleb […]
We hope you'll join us for our next Gardening Q&A! Whether you've been gardening for decades or you're daydreaming about starting your first garden this year (or somewhere in between), these informal Zoom conversations are a chance to discuss whatever gardening topics are on your mind. Bring your questions for a casual conversation and a […]
Many conservationists, farmers, and backyard gardeners find themselves tasked with managing invasive, or introduced, species that outcompete native ones. Limiting the spread of such species, and revitalizing native plant populations, has been identified as a key solution for combatting biodiversity loss. Less widely known are the social aspects of how we manage and discuss invasive […]
We hope you'll join us for our next Gardening Q&A! Whether you've been gardening for decades or you're daydreaming about starting your first garden this year (or somewhere in between), these informal Zoom conversations are a chance to discuss whatever gardening topics are on your mind. Bring your questions for a casual conversation and a […]
As the growing season comes to a close, spend an evening with Ivonne Vazquez of Bas Rouge Farm & Forge for this webinar on garden clean-up. Participants will receive guidance on how to clean up their gardens, while accounting for aesthetics, sustainability, and next year's growth. This webinar will include a Q&A section.This webinar will be recorded; and the […]
Say hello to May, and the growing season, during MOFGA's Gardening Q&A. Whether you've been gardening for decades or you're daydreaming about starting your first garden this year (or somewhere in between), these informal Zoom conversations are a chance to discuss whatever gardening topics are on your mind. Bring your questions for a casual conversation and […]
How does climate change affect pests and diseases that gardeners may contend with? And what are some best practices for organic, sustainable, and ethical management of said pests and diseases? Bring your questions, and hear from two experts -- Mariam Taleb and Caleb Goossen -- in this Q&A. This webinar will be recorded, and the recording will be […]
How can gardening be a pathway for community resilience in the face of climate change? Join us for an evening webinar to hear from representatives of Mt. Joy Community Orchard, Cultivating Community, and Waldo County Bounty, about some localized efforts in Maine. Learn about the connections between gardening, community, and climate change; how these organizations build community at these […]
Maybe gardening started as a hobby, but now you're interested in selling some of your produce, flowers, or value-added products on the side.In this webinar, learn about going from garden to market from a panel of individuals who've made the leap themselves: Christine Trefethen from Morning Glory Farm, Sara Hager from Bounty O' Blooms, and Teresa Downey from Terra Basics. The […]
