Mid-coast School of Technology Adult Education
Maine Adult Education Program
with John Fromer
September 12th, 2022
What is compost and why is everyone making it? Maybe you have started but have questions. What system will work best for you? How do you manage a compost pile? What is compost good for? How do you apply it? These questions and more will be discussed.
with John Fromer
October 15th, 2022
In the spring, companies send spring bulb catalogs so you can order what you see in people’s gardens. Bulbs are shipped and planted in the fall. Which bulbs should you grow? How many and where? How do you have a long bloom time? What do you need to do to make the soil right? What kind of care do bulbs need after they finish blooming? This is a short class giving you the basics.
with John Fromer
December 7th to 21st, 2022
This is an in-depth class on growing vegetables and herbs. From kitchen gardens to large vegetable plots, this class will cover all the details for successful and delicious vegetable production. Starting from seed to storing the harvest, you will learn about the many facets of vegetable gardening. Topics include design, managing the soil, starting from seed, transplanting, season extension, integrated pest management practices, using cover crops, pests and diseases, maintenance, irrigation and specific vegetables.
with John Fromer
August 26th, 2022
How and when do you cut flowers from your garden? Learn which flowers make good cut flowers and how to arrange “country” flowers and maintain the arrangement. Participants will bring their own vases. Water and lots of flowers provided. There is a separate materials fee of $45, payable to the instructor at the start of class.
with John Fromer
November 2nd to 16th, 2022
Having a basic understanding of botany will increase your gardening skills dramatically. You will learn how plants function and grow. Critical understanding and management of your soil is the key to successful gardening. Knowledge of watering, light, feeding, maintenance and pest prevention will make your garden shine. Learn about our weather cycles, soils, pests, companion planting, flowering and fruiting, and local resources. A thorough class suitable for intermediate and advanced gardeners.
with John Fromer
September 27th to 29th, 2022
Dried flowers from your garden keep the blooming alive when the garden is asleep. Which flowers dry well? How do they grow? When do you cut them and how do you dry them? What is different about arranging dry flowers versus fresh cut flowers? This is a popular topic because the flowers look so beautiful and they last. Don’t miss this one! Please note: There is a $35 materials fee payable to the instructor on the first night of class.
