Even if you don’t think you have time or space to garden, you might have a great spot for containers. Learn how container gardening differs from gardening in the ground or raised beds, what makes a good container, what plants thrive in containers and how you plant in them. Get that ‘wow’ factor! Learn special care instructions and the right way to water containers. Find out how to add containers to existing gardens and how to care for them in winter. This class will teach you a fun and popular way to garden.

What is compost and why is everyone making it? Maybe you have started but have questions. What system will work best for you? How do you manage a compost pile? What is compost good for? How do you apply it? These questions and more will be discussed.

Maine can be a challenging place to garden. Our season is short. Our soil is questionable. 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 many resources are, 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!