May 19 Master Gardener Plant Sale

June 13 Peony Social, Audubon in Falmouth,

June 16 Secret Gardens of Portland, 10-3:30, FMI 773-0202

June 24 Hidden Gardens of Munjoy Hill, 10-4, self-guided tour, $15/20, FMI

June 25 FLORIADE & Paris tour FMI Rudi Smith

July 14 The Maine Home & Design Cape Elizabeth Garden Tour, 10-4, FMI

August 11 Backyard Locavore Day, 10-4, FMI call the office at 781-6099

What is the Master Gardener Program?

Maine's Master Gardener Program provides participants with at least 40 hours of in-depth training in the art and science of horticulture. Trainees receive current, research based information from Extension educators and industry experts.

In return, trained Master Gardeners volunteer their time and expertise in many ways for community programs and activities.

As part of a nationwide Cooperative Extension effort, Master Gardeners are recognized as well-trained practitioners who serve and beautify their communities. They are linked to a professional network of support through county, state and national Cooperative Extension offices.

A major statewide effort of the Master Gardener Program is the Maine Harvest for Hunger program. This is a "people helping people" program to assist in feeding the homeless and hungry in your own community. Through various projects, gardeners will grow a little extra and donate the produce to local soup kitchens and food banks that serve the homeless and hungry.

Other projects Master Gardeners might do include:

• teach school children about the environment and develop school gardening projects
• design and build barrier-free gardens for persons with disabilities
• develop demonstration gardens to test different plant varieties
• plan and conduct educational workshops

• how to turn leaves, grass, and kitchen scraps into garden gold compost
• how to amend soil and also benefit the environment
• the difference between beneficial insects and pests
• how to save big by growing their own vegetable and flower seedlings
• how to get the most out of Maine's short growing season
• how important freshly grown food and beautiful surroundings are to everyone in communities

A Master Gardener ...

• has a passion for green and growing things
• enjoys helping others learn how to grow their own food
• longs to create beauty in public areas as well as private surroundings
• wants to share an enthusiasm for gardening with friends, neighbors, and community.

A Master Gardener is...

young
old 
student
worker
retired
female
male

A Master Gardener is.... YOU!

Master Gardener Class

• Class schedule
• 2012 MG Policy

Forms

1. Master Gardener Monthly Report Form

2. Request for Master Gardening Assistance

3. 2011 Cumberland County Garden Angel Application

Documents

1. Master Gardener Policy

2. Acceptable MG Projects

3. Have you met a Garden Angel?

Receive 10% Discount with your Master Gardener ID card at these participating Garden Centers:

• Broadway Gardens - South Portland
• Skillins - Cumberland
• Skillins - Falmouth
• Skillins - Brunswick
• Lausier - Peaks Island
• Fox Hill Lilac Nursery - Freeport
• O’Donals - Gorham
• Risbarras - Portland
• Shift - Brunswick
• Paris Farmers Union