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June 6 Rhododendron Auction and Flower Show 10 am, The Barron Center, Portland, FMI call Jerry Goodall at 797-2956
June 18 Annual Peony Bloom & Ice Cream Social, Gilsland Farm, Maine Audubon
June –August Tate House events on Wednesdays
10-12 FMI 774-6177 or www.tatehouse.org
July 10 Maine Beaches Conference, SMCC, FMI please email: kngrant@maine.edu
August 8 Backyard Locvore Tour, 10-3, FMI contact Andrea Herr at 780-4205
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Become a Master Gardener Volunteer!
What is the Master Gardener Program?
Maine's Master Gardener Program provides participants with at least 40 hours of in-depth training in the art and science of horticulture.
Trainees receive current, research based information from Extension
educators and industry experts.
In return, trained Master Gardeners volunteer their time and
expertise in many ways for community programs and activities.
As part of a nationwide Cooperative Extension effort,
Master Gardeners are recognized as well-trained practitioners who
serve and beautify their communities. They are linked to a professional
network of support through county, state and national Cooperative Extension offices.
What Volunteer Projects Do Master Gardeners Do?
A major statewide effort of the Master Gardener Program is the Plant A Row for the Hungry program. This is a "people helping
people" program to assist in feeding the homeless and hungry in your own
community. Through various projects, gardeners will grow a little extra
and donate the produce to local soup kitchens and food banks that serve
the homeless and hungry.
Other projects Master Gardeners might do include:
- teach school children about the environment
and develop school gardening projects
- design and build barrier-free gardens for persons with disabilities
- develop demonstration gardens to test different plant varieties
- plan and conduct educational workshops
A Master Gardener Knows....
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how to turn leaves, grass, and kitchen scraps into garden gold compost |
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how to amend soil and also benefit the environment |
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the difference between beneficial insects and pests |
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how to save big by growing their own vegetable and flower seedlings |
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how to get the most out of Maine's short growing season |
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how important freshly grown food and beautiful surroundings are to
everyone in communities |
A Master Gardener ...
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has a passion for green and growing things |
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enjoys helping others learn how to grow their own food |
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longs to create beauty in public areas as well as private surroundings |
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wants to share an enthusiasm for gardening with friends, neighbors, and community. |
A Master Gardener is...
young
old
student
worker
retired
female
male
A Master Gardener is.... YOU!
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Forms and Notices
Master Gardener Volunteer Program Policy -- 2009
Master Gardener Hat Order Form
Receive 10% Discount with your Master Gardener ID card at these participating Garden Centers:
Broadway Gardens - South Portland
Skillins - Cumberland
Skillins - Falmouth
Skillins - Brunswick
Lausier - Peaks Island
Fox Hill Lilac Nursery - Freeport
O’Donals - Gorham
Risbarras - Portland
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