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

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.

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

	how to turn leaves, grass, and kitchen scraps into garden gold  compost
	how to amend soil and also benefit the environment
	the difference between beneficial insects and pests
	how to save big by growing their own vegetable and flower seedlings
	how to get the most out of Maine's short growing season
	how important freshly grown food and beautiful surroundings are to everyone in communities

A Master Gardener ...

	has a passion for green and growing things
	enjoys helping others learn how to grow their own food
	longs to create beauty in public areas as well as private surroundings
	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!

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