Welcome to Maine Garden Day 2006.  Please note the starting and ending time for each workshop.  There are two lengths of workshops: half-day, and quarter-day.  If you have any questions, please call us at 1-800-287-1482. 
 

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Quarter-Day Sessions – Morning, 10:00 – 11:15 a.m.

Half-Day Sessions - Morning, 8:30 - 11:15 a.m.

HD6 Growing Plums, Peaches, Cherries, and Apricots in Maine
Explore growing stone fruit in Maine successfully with a focus on organic methods.  Learn the intricacies of the different fruits as well as varieties best suited for Maine.
John Bunker, Fedco Trees

HD7 Propagation of Annuals and Perennials
Learn the basics of propagation and have an opportunity to practice propagating annuals and perennials to take home.
Stephanie Burnett, Assistant Professor of Horticulture, University of Maine

 HD8 Tussie-Mussies: “Talking Bouquets”
Tussie mussies are small bouquets made of fresh flowers and herbs.  Popular in Victorian times, they were used as a means of communication.  Participants will learn about the history and meaning of tussie mussies and how to craft their own bouquet.  Bring a jar to transport bouquets home.
Amy Witt, Extension Professional, UMCE

HD9 Heirloom Seeds and How To Save Them
With over 600 varieties of flowers and vegetables in the Medomak Valley Heirloom seed collection, Neil and Jon will highlight the importance of preserving open-pollinated seeds.  This workshop will include opportunities for hands-on participation.
Neil Lash and Jon Thurston, Medomak Valley High School Heirloom Seed Project.

HD10 Pruning – The Good, The Bad and The Ugly – Why Even Do It!
Participants will learn the importance pruning has on the long term health of trees and shrubs in their yards.  We will also discuss what pruning the homeowner can do and what should be left to the professionals and why.  Workshop will include hands-on pruning.  Dress appropriately.  Bring hand pruners.
Tish Carr, Skyline Tree Services

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Registration Instructions

• First 450 registrants accepted.
• Use a separate form for each person.
• Please complete this form carefully.  If you have questions call 1-800-287-1482 or 1-207-743-6329. 
• Register in a timely way for the best chance to get the workshops you desire.  No refunds will be given after March 24, 2006

Registration confirmations will be sent. To reduce paper and mailing costs, we will confirm by email whenever possible.

Complete the Master Gardener Day Registration Form (PDF) and mail it with your payment of $40.00 per person (lunch is included). Make check payable to UMCE. Mail to:

Directions to Central Maine Community College

From the South:  Take the Maine Turnpike to Exit 75, Auburn.  At the exit turn left onto Route 4.  Follow Rt. 4 north towards Auburn for about 4 ½ miles.  You will approach the Auburn Mall on you left.  Just before the Mall turn left onto Mount Auburn Avenue.  Proceed to traffic light at junction of Mt. Auburn Avenue and Turner Street.  Turn right onto Turner Street and proceed about 1 mile until you come to CMCC on your left.

From the North:  From Interstate 95 take Exit 109B Winthrop. Take Route 202 south to Lewiston.  Turn right onto the Veteran’s Memorial Bridge to Auburn.  Take the left lane and proceed to Mount Auburn Avenue; the Auburn Mall will be on your right.  Turn right at traffic light onto Turner Street.  Go about 1 mile until you come to CMCC on your left.

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Maine Garden Day Planning Committee

Gleason Gray, Penobscot County
Barbara Murphy, Oxford County
Frank Wertheim, York County
Amy Witt, Cumberland County

The Planning Committee wishes to acknowledge and express gratitude to all of our workshop speakers, Master Gardener Volunteers, the staff of CMCC, and Shipley & Friends Catering Co.  Special thank you to Jennifer O'Leary and Michele Lodgek for marketing and computer expertise and Barbara Lane, at Hot Colors Screenprinting and Design for Artwork.

For more than 90 years, the University of Maine Cooperative Extension has provided Maine people with research-based information to help them live fuller, more productive lives.  Cooperative Extension is the largest outreach program of the University of Maine.  In response to citizens’ goals and concerns, Extension provides community programs in areas such as horticulture, youth and child development, aging, wildlife, water quality, family resource management, food safety, waste management, tree and small fruits, nutrition, parenting, agriculture, business, work force development, and 4-H activities.  These programs are developed and offered in collaboration with Maine citizens.

Cooperative Extension is part of a nationwide educational network.  It is supported financially by a partnership of the United States Department of Agriculture, the State of Maine through your land grant university, and your county government.

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