Gardening was one of the hobbies that surged in popularity last year during the pandemic. And, with warm temps in the forecast, spring fever is back. All signs point to another big year for gardens. Our experts will join us with advice for everyone, from novices to longtime Maine gardeners.
Guests
Gary Fish, state horticulturalist
Kate Garland is a horticulturist with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension since 2010. Her work involves supporting home, school, and community gardening efforts in Penobscot and Aroostook Counties through a variety of outlets including workshops, The Maine Home Garden Newsletter, and volunteer engagement.
Resources
- 'Pledge To Rewild' Campaign Encourages Mainers To Restore Native Plants In Their Landscapes
- Wild Seed Project
- UMaine Cooperative Extension: Maine Home Garden News, March 2021
- UMaine Cooperative Extension: Maine Home Garden News, April 2021
- UVM Extension: Gardening During Covid-19
- How coronavirus changed gardening forever
- Invasive beetle found in southern Maine ash trees
- Maine Gardener: Have your office plants survived the pandemic?
- PlantSomethingMaine calendar of events
- Maine Vegetable Planting Calendar
- MOFGA Seed Planting Calendar
- How to handle woodchucks in your garden
