Gardening

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Blooms Through the Season

with John Fromer

Mar

11

March 11th to 18th, 2025

$58 More Info

Having a garden that blooms all season makes the most of your space and time. This class covers about 90 perennials in depth sorted by color from spring to fall. Specifics of each plant are discussed from personal experience. Many unwritten tips will be mentioned. A good class for all experience levels.

Growing From Seed Indoors

with John Fromer

Apr

8

April 8th, 2025

$38 More Info

This workshop is for people who want to start plants from seed or want more information. This is a hands on class where you will learn all about seeds. You will practice techniques to start different kinds of seeds. Learn about selection, materials, timing, transplanting and planting out in the garden. Growing from seed expands the catalog of plants you can grow dramatically. It is a fun and easy way to start plants. Materials fee (check or cash) of $25 payable to instructor at class.

Design Tips for Creating Outdoor Living Areas

with Lynn Wiese

May

6

May 6th, 2025

$38 More Info

This class will teach you key components for creating an ideal outdoor space for whatever use you want - recreation, entertaining, relaxation, etc. You’ll also learn some tips for integrating containers and annuals into these spaces.

Growing Cut Flowers

with John Fromer

May

6

May 6th to 13th, 2025

$58 More Info

Growing cut flowers is fun and rewarding! Which flowers make good cut flowers and how do you grow them? Designing, planting and maintaining a cut flower garden are topics covered in this class.

New to Gardening in Maine

with John Fromer

Dec

17

December 17th, 2024

$38 More Info

Maine can be a challenging place to garden. Our season is short, our soil is questionable and if we didn't have rocks, we wouldn't have anything to stand on! Still, Maine is a wonderful place to garden. Come to this class to learn what we can grow and when, where to find resources, how to get a soil test, and what gardening by the sea is like. Learn about our native plants, weather cycles, soils, pests, and local resources. It will be a good place to start, so bring your questions!

Culinary Herbs

with John Fromer

Dec

10

December 10th, 2024

$38 More Info

Growing your own culinary herbs for cooking is fun and will add a fresh flavor to your cooking. Learn how to design an herb garden and to grow herbs from seed. We will also discuss the planting, maintenance, harvesting, drying, and storing of your herbs.