Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Goings On This Spring

It's your lackadaisical blogger again. Sorry about the hiatus! Life and gardening do get in the way of social networking.
Ellis's Greenhouse is once again starting transplants for the Master Gardener Program at the University of Maine Co-operative Extension. I love this. It's so interesting to start seeds for plants I haven't seen before, as well as old favorites. Last year, the Master Gardeners had several gardens, and from the pictures, courtesy of Kate Garland, they did beautifully. Check this out:




















Fabulous, huh?
 And this year, they're doing it again! I can't wait to get the seeds for this year's garden--the Wacky and Wonderful Garden. Already I'm curious, and will keep you updated on the strange and amazing plants you'll be able to see at Roger's Farm this summer.

Here's a link to the University of Maine Extension's gardening programs.
http://umaine.edu/penobscot/programs/gardening/

If you're a gardener or thinking of starting your first garden ever, I'm sure they have something to interest you.  And check out the rest of the site for the Co-operative extension. Loads of good information at your fingertips!

Maine Garden Day is coming up in April, and will be held at Lewiston High School. The Co-Operative Extension will be holding  many workshops, on everything from gardening and making pickles to chainsaw use and safe operation--which our Kirby Ellis will be conducting. You go, Kirb!
Please check out the link to Maine Garden Day:
http://umaine.edu/gardening/maine-garden-day/

It's a great opportunity to gain knowledge, and of course, have fun.

Thank you, Kate, for the pictures and links!