Maine Seasonality Chart
A new resource from Get Real, Get Maine, a program of the Department of Ag, Conservation, and Forestry.
Seed Starting Plan Worksheet
This resource is available from Rodale’s Organic Life. Use it along with their Spring Planner.
Worm Composting
University of Maine Cooperative Extension educator Marjorie Peronto discusses the benefits and best methods of worm composting.
Compost Recipe
University of Maine Cooperative Extension talks about home composting recipe – ingredients you need, blending process and length/time needed for compost to be ready. Home composting basics and home composting bins are two additional videos on home composting.
Composting Basics
University of Maine Cooperative Extension what can and cannot be composted in your home compost. Discusses what composting is and what is required to compost.
Managing Weeds, Insects & Disease
Integrated Pest Management Teaching Integrated Pest Management in the Classroom. K-12 IPM Curriculum. Online Games. Got Pests? is an online tool to help identify and manage pest issues. Good Bug, Bad Bug: your take-along insect identification guide. Bugwood displays impressive photos of insects from the Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health. No More Pests! IPM for Teachers and Kids. … Read More
Soil Testing
Request your soil test kit from the Maine Soil Testing Service.
Container Gardening
Container gardening is a great option for people with limited access to garden space. In part 1, University of Maine Cooperative Extension demonstrates how to select the right container and soil. Container gardening is a great option for people with limited access to garden space. In part 2, University of Maine Cooperative Extension shows how to fill your containers and … Read More