Workshop on gardening in small spaces

DOVER-FOXCROFT — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting a workshop on getting the most from small garden spaces from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Thursday, March 26 at the Thompson Free Library, 186 East Main St.

This program is geared toward a broad audience, whether growing in containers, raised beds or an in-ground garden with a small footprint. UMaine Extension Horticulture Professional Kate Garland will share insights on high-performing varieties, discuss soil management practices, offer trellising tips and provide succession planting and interplanting strategies designed to maximize production in small spaces. Participants are also welcome to bring their general gardening questions. 

Pre-registration is preferred at the program webpage (https://extension.umaine.edu/piscataquis/event/gardening-tips-for-small-spaces/). Registered participants will receive a follow-up email with relevant resources. The snow date for the event is March 27 at the same time. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Jon Knepp at director@thompsonfreelibrary.org or 207-564-3350. Receiving requests for accommodations at least seven days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request, however, all requests will be considered.

As a trusted resource for over 100 years, University of Maine Cooperative Extension has supported UMaine’s land and sea grant public education role by conducting community-driven, research-based programs in every Maine county. UMaine Extension seeks to build thriving communities and grow the food-based economy, focusing on aspects from production and processing to nutrition, food safety and food security. Extension also conducts the most successful out-of-school youth educational program in Maine through 4-H which offers hands-on projects in areas like health, science, agriculture and civic engagement and creates a positive environment where participants are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles.