The University of Maine Cooperative Extension announced on May 18 that it will host a workshop focused on maximizing yields from small garden plots. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm in Falmouth.
The workshop aims to help participants learn practical techniques for gardening in limited spaces and making the most out of every square foot. Attendees will receive instruction on methods such as trellising, dense planting, and extending the growing season into the fall. The session includes hands-on practice setting up a trellis and offers strategies to grow more food for individuals, families, and communities.
Advance registration is required for this $15 workshop. More information and registration details are available on the Tidewater Farm Events page. For further inquiries or accommodation requests, contact Pamela Hargest by email at pamela.hargest@maine.edu or phone at 207-949-4524.
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension supports community engagement through volunteer programs and educational events that connect people with shared interests, operates the Diagnostic and Research Laboratory including veterinary, pest management, and aquatic health units, produces a weekly podcast called The Maine Farmcast featuring expert discussions for farmers, delivers research-backed solutions to help individuals and communities address issues and seize opportunities, extends its programs throughout Maine, and is linked to the University of Maine according to its official website.
For over a century, the Extension has contributed to UMaine’s public education mission by running community-driven programs across all counties in Maine. It focuses on supporting thriving communities through food production initiatives as well as conducting youth education via its successful 4-H program.
