NH Audubon

Ask a Master Gardener Days
2024-09-05 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
UNH Extension Master Gardeners will be waiting for you to visit the Massabesic Center on select mornings this growing season! Bring all of your pressing questions about plants, discover inspiration for adapting spaces at home, or just enjoy the blooms! These events are also the perfect time to learn about getting involved in volunteer gardening opportunities at the Massabesic Center.
The luscious gardens on site include pollinator and bird-friendly plants, a rain garden space, vegetable gardens, raised beds, and more. As an ongoing partnership between New Hampshire Audubon and University of New Hampshire Extension’s Master Gardener Program, Massabesic’s Demonstration Gardens provide a place for sharing best practices in eco-friendly home and community gardening, which enhance human health and well-being and wildlife habitat.
Dress for walking in short grass on flat but uneven terrain. Sunscreen and personal insect repellant are recommended. Building hours (and bathroom access) are 11am to 5pm, so plan accordingly. Visit the gift shop and meet our animal ambassadors after you spend your morning exploring the gardens. Consider packing a lunch to enjoy at one of the picnic tables surrounding the gardens. Children are welcomed and encouraged!
Gardeners will not be on site during inclement weather, but visitors are still welcomed.
This event is free to attend. No registration required.
Support our programs and join or renew your membership today! Not sure of your membership status? Email our member services department or call (603) 224-9909 x310.
For mobility, sensory, behavioral, or other accessibility accommodations, please contact Massabesic Center Director, Kimmie Whiteman.
Photo by Kimmie Whiteman, Massabesic’s gardens in bloom.

The Magic of Monarchs Children’s Program
2024-09-07 09:30 - 10:30 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
How can one, with paper wings, withstand the challenges of a cross-continental journey? At this time of year, it’s not just our feathered friends preparing to migrate south! Let’s pretend that we are monarch butterflies as we discover some of the challenges a 3,000-mile adventure presents when you weigh less than a tic-tac, can’t get wet, and use the sun as your GPS to get safely from the flowered fields of New Hampshire to the fir forests in Mexico!
Presenter:
Willa Coroka, Project Implementation Specialist with NH Audubon.
Cost:
$10 for NH Audubon members/Extension Master Gardeners
$15 for non-members
Visit the UNH Extension website for more information and to sign up by September 4.
For mobility, sensory, behavioral, or other accessibility accommodations, please contact Massabesic Center Director, Kimmie Whiteman.
This program is brought to you through an ongoing partnership between the University of New Hampshire Extension’s Master Gardener Program and New Hampshire Audubon. “The Demonstration Gardens at NH Audubon’s Massabesic Center” provide a place for sharing best practices in eco-friendly home and community gardening, to benefit human health and well-being, and wildlife habitat.

The Mystery of Monarchs Adult Program
2024-09-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Monarchs have fascinated us for decades and for good reason. How can a creature as lightweight as a dollar bill navigate a journey spanning the length of our continent? Let’s discuss this miraculous butterfly in detail and learn about the steps NH Audubon is taking to ensure their continued survival. If you’re not yet enthralled by the mystery of the monarch, you will be after this presentation!
Presenter:
Willa Coroka, Project Implementation Specialist with NH Audubon.
Cost:
$10 for NH Audubon members/Extension Master Gardeners
$15 for non-members
Visit the UNH Extension website for more information and to sign up by September 14.
For mobility, sensory, behavioral, or other accessibility accommodations, please contact Massabesic Center Director, Kimmie Whiteman.
This program is brought to you through an ongoing partnership between the University of New Hampshire Extension’s Master Gardener Program and New Hampshire Audubon. “The Demonstration Gardens at NH Audubon’s Massabesic Center” provide a place for sharing best practices in eco-friendly home and community gardening, to benefit human health and well-being, and wildlife habitat.

Garden Tools: Upkeep and Maintenance Fall 2024 (Rescheduled)
2024-10-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
*Rescheduled from October 7* Keeping tools sharp and in good working order will make gardening easier and tools last longer. Sharp tools also make cleaner cuts and promote plant health. Join AJ Dupere to learn how to properly and safely sharpen and maintain garden tools. Please bring one of the following tools to sharpen: pruners, loppers, spades, edging tools, garden shears, and a file if you have one. This is a hands-on workshop. You will be sharpening the tool(s) that you bring. Bring gloves and be prepared to get dirty.
Presenters: A.J. Dupere is an Urban Forester with the NH Division of Forest and Lands. He has been teaching people about took maintenance for many years and attendees always go home with skills and sharp tools.
Cost:
$10 for NH Audubon members/Extension Master Gardeners
$15 for non-members
Visit the UNH Extension website for more information and to sign up.
For mobility, sensory, behavioral, or other accessibility accommodations, please contact Massabesic Center Director, Kimmie Whiteman.
This program is brought to you through an ongoing partnership between the University of New Hampshire Extension’s Master Gardener Program and New Hampshire Audubon. “The Demonstration Gardens at NH Audubon’s Massabesic Center” provide a place for sharing best practices in eco-friendly home and community gardening, to benefit human health and well-being, and wildlife habitat.

All About Seeds: Navigating Catalogues and Purchasing Seeds
2025-01-18 10:00 - 11:30 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Description: Are you ready to “grow beyond” buying plants for your garden, and move to the next level? This workshop will discuss why, how, and when to purchase seeds, and what you’ll need to be successful. We’ll look at how to decide which seeds to buy, from which vendors, how to read a seed packet, and how to navigate seed catalogs. This workshop is focused on vegetable gardening, but the information will apply equally to flowers. We will learn the important concept of seed “shelf-life.” Money-saving tips will also be discussed.
Presenter: UNH Extension Master Gardener Will Lowenthal
Cost: $10 for NH Audubon members/Extension Master Gardeners; $15 for non-members
Registration Required by: January 15. Register here.
For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact Massabesic Center Director, Kimmie Whiteman.
This program is brought to you through an on-going partnership between the University of New Hampshire Extension’s Master Gardener Program and New Hampshire Audubon. The Demonstration Gardens at NH Audubon’s Massabesic Center provide a place for sharing best practices in eco-friendly home and community gardening, which enhance human health and well-being and wildlife habitat.

Garden Strong – How to Stay Healthy as a Gardener
2025-02-01 10:00 - 11:30 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Description: Are you a gardener who spends so much time digging, weeding, watering, and hauling mulch that you are sore and tired at the end of the day? Learn some simple and important techniques for reducing stress on your body so you can garden without pain or injury. You’ll also be introduced to some adaptive tools that will make gardening easier for anyone. Gardening strong and smart is the key to being able to continue to grow plants for many years.
Presenters: Patti Buck, retired Physical Therapist and UNH Extension Master Gardener and Doris Buco, certified Therapeutic Horticulturalist and UNH Extension Master Gardener
Cost: $10 for NH Audubon members/Extension Master Gardeners; $15 for non-members.
Registration Required by: January 29. Register here.
Should snow cancellation be necessary, notifications will be determined and sent on January 31. Refunds or credit for a cancelled class may be requested.
Logistics (inside/outside, what to bring): This presentation will be indoors. Dress in comfortable clothing and be prepared to move and stretch.
For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact Massabesic Center Director, Kimmie Whiteman.
This program is brought to you through an on-going partnership between the University of New Hampshire Extension’s Master Gardener Program and New Hampshire Audubon. The Demonstration Gardens at NH Audubon’s Massabesic Center provide a place for sharing best practices in eco-friendly home and community gardening, which enhance human health and well-being and wildlife habitat.

Beginning Gardener Series: Site Assessment, Plant Selection, and Record Keeping for your Garden
2025-03-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Description: Good gardens start with good planning! This workshop will cover the important topics of site considerations (light availability, drainage, and more,) soil assessment, plant selection, and the value of record keeping for maintaining a healthy garden.
This is the first workshop in our 2025 Beginning Gardener Series. If you are just starting as a gardener or need some tips to improve your basic gardening skills, you’re sure to gain some great information. Watch for other topics in this series in April, May, and October.
Presenter: Steph Sosinski, UNH Extension Home Horticulture Program Manager
Cost: $10 for NH Audubon members/Extension Master Gardeners; $15 for non-members.
Registration Required by: March 15. Register here.
Should snow cancellation be necessary, notifications will be determined and sent on March 17. Refunds or credit for a cancelled class may be requested.
Logistics (inside/outside, what to bring): This presentation will be indoors.
For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact Massabesic Center Director, Kimmie Whiteman.
This program is brought to you through an on-going partnership between the University of New Hampshire Extension’s Master Gardener Program and New Hampshire Audubon. The Demonstration Gardens at NH Audubon’s Massabesic Center provide a place for sharing best practices in eco-friendly home and community gardening, which enhance human health and well-being and wildlife habitat.

Gifts of the Garden: Engaging with the Experts
2025-05-01 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-06-05 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-10 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-07 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-04 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-02 09:00 - 11:00 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Visit the Massabesic Center to meet the team who are outstanding in their fields and know all the dirt. No need to herb your enthusiasm! Bring your pressing questions about plants, find your inner peas, discover inspiration for laying down roots at home, or just dig the blooms!
Our volunteer team of UNH Extension Master Gardeners like to have fun and teach others about what it takes to create and maintain the luscious, wildlife-friendly gardens on the grounds. These informal meet and greet events are the perfect way to learn about getting involved in volunteer gardening opportunities with NH Audubon, and about ways you can duplicate our gardens in your own backyard, whether you have an acre or a patio pot.
The beautiful gardens on site include pollinator and bird-friendly plants, a rain garden space, vegetable gardens, raised beds, and more. As an ongoing partnership between New Hampshire Audubon and University of New Hampshire Extension’s Master Gardener Program, Massabesic’s Demonstration Gardens provide a place for sharing best practices in eco-friendly home and community gardening, which enhance human health and well-being and wildlife habitat.
Dress for walking in short grass on flat but uneven terrain. Sunscreen and personal insect repellant are recommended. Building hours (and bathroom access) are 11am to 5pm, but come early before the heat of the day chases the gardeners away. Visit the gift shop and meet our animal ambassadors after you spend your morning exploring the gardens. Consider packing a lunch to enjoy at one of the picnic tables surrounding the gardens. Children are welcomed and encouraged!
Gardeners will not be on site during inclement weather, but visitors are still welcomed.
This event is free to attend. RSVP is recommended to let us know how many visitors to expect
Support our programs and join or renew your membership today! Not sure of your membership status? Email our member services department or call (603) 224-9909 x310.
For mobility, sensory, behavioral, or other accessibility accommodations, please contact Massabesic Center Director, Kimmie Whiteman.

Beginning Gardener Series: Growing Pollinator Plants
2025-05-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Description: The importance of native pollinators has gained a lot of attention lately. Learn about who they are, why they’re important and how you can attract and support them all year long in your own backyard. This workshop will include an overview of gardening for pollinators whether you’re a new or seasoned gardener.
Presenter: Stacey Scaccia, UNH Extension Master Gardener
Cost: $10 for NH Audubon members/Extension Master Gardeners; $15 for non-members.
Registration Required by: May 11. Register here.
Should snow cancellation be necessary, notifications will be determined and sent on March 17. Refunds or credit for a cancelled class may be requested.
Logistics (inside/outside, what to bring): A portion of this workshop will be held outside in the gardens. Please dress in appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear.
For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact Massabesic Center Director, Kimmie Whiteman.
This program is brought to you through an on-going partnership between the University of New Hampshire Extension’s Master Gardener Program and New Hampshire Audubon. The Demonstration Gardens at NH Audubon’s Massabesic Center provide a place for sharing best practices in eco-friendly home and community gardening, which enhance human health and well-being and wildlife habitat.
Cover photo by Steve Mirick.

Massabesic Gardens Tour
2025-05-21 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-06-03 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-06-14 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-07-12 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-08-16 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-08-26 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-09-10 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-10-05 14:00 - 15:30 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Join us for an intimate guided tour of the gardens at the Massabesic Center in Auburn. We will lead you on a fun ramble of the grounds, and dig into the history, upkeep, and future of each of our unique garden spaces.
You’ll learn about NH Audubon’s partnership with the University of New Hampshire Extension’s Master Gardener Program to create Demonstration Gardens that provide a place for sharing best practices in eco-friendly home and community gardening, for human health and well-being and wildlife habitat. These gardens include spaces for pollinators, birds, butterflies, veggies, rainwater, and an ornamental space that serves as the backdrop for wedding ceremonies.
You’ll also learn about our community partnership with the Massabesic Garden Club and their efforts to rehabilitate the space lovingly called the Barn Garden.
Last but not least, discover our plan for expanding the Garden for the Senses, and take a peaceful pause in the Cathy Small Memorial Garden.
You’ll leave with an appreciation for the hard work that goes into our spaces by the team of over 40 volunteers who maintain our grounds. We’ll provide information for upcoming educational workshops and ways you can get involved with volunteering in our gardens.
Dress for walking in short grass on flat but uneven terrain. Bring your camera, sunscreen, bug spray, and questions about creating pollinator habitat at your home.
This event is free to attend. Please RSVP to help us get a headcount of how many people to expect. This event will be cancelled if severe inclement weather is forecasted.
Support our programs and join or renew your membership today! Not sure of your membership status? Email our member services department or call (603) 224-9909 x310.
For mobility, sensory, behavioral, or other accessibility accommodations, please contact Massabesic Center Director, Kimmie Whiteman.
Photo: Garden Room with a View by Walt Swist

Tips for Growing Tomatoes: Trellising, Pruning, and More
2025-06-14 09:30 - 11:00 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Description: Fresh tomatoes from the garden are the BEST but growing them can present some challenges. In this workshop, we’ll explore some ways to overcome challenges of disease and pests and support the plants for better production. We’ll discuss and demonstrate different support methods: staking, caging, overhead trellising, and the “Florida Weave.” We’ll show how to prune tomatoes to control growth and improve disease prevention and more. The workshop will take place primarily outdoors, so dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear.
Presenter: Will Lowenthal, UNH Extension Master Gardener
Cost: $10 for NH Audubon members/Extension Master Gardeners; $15 for non-members.
Registration Required by: June 11. Register here.
Logistics (inside/outside, what to bring): The workshop will take place primarily outdoors, so dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear.
For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact Massabesic Center Director, Kimmie Whiteman.
This program is brought to you through an on-going partnership between the University of New Hampshire Extension’s Master Gardener Program and New Hampshire Audubon. The Demonstration Gardens at NH Audubon’s Massabesic Center provide a place for sharing best practices in eco-friendly home and community gardening, which enhance human health and well-being and wildlife habitat.

Preserving the Bounty: How to Can and Preserve Surplus Produce
2025-07-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Description: This workshop will introduce food preservation techniques. We discuss proper and safe ways to preserve food at home through freezing, drying, lacto-fermentation, refrigerator pickling, water-bath canning, and pressure canning. You will learn where and how to find trustworthy recipes, the equipment needed for different methods of home preservation, and how to gain confidence in your skills to make your harvest last.
Presenter: Sean O’Brien, UNH Extension Home Horticulture Program Manager
Cost: $10 for NH Audubon members/Extension Master Gardeners; $15 for non-members.
Registration suggested by: July 6. Register here.
For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact Massabesic Center Director, Kimmie Whiteman.
This program is brought to you through an on-going partnership between the University of New Hampshire Extension’s Master Gardener Program and New Hampshire Audubon. The Demonstration Gardens at NH Audubon’s Massabesic Center provide a place for sharing best practices in eco-friendly home and community gardening, which enhance human health and well-being and wildlife habitat.

Hot Topics in the Garden: UNH Extension Yard and Garden Infoline Live!
2025-08-14 18:00 - 19:30 | NH
Location: NH Audubon’s Massabesic Center (26 Audubon Way, Auburn NH) or on Facebook Live
Join us for a special Infoline Live event where the participants take the floor to ask a panel of UNH Extension Home Horticulture staff and Master Gardener volunteers their pressing yard and garden questions as well as to hear more about this year’s hot topics. This event will also be promoted as a Facebook Live event from our UNH Extension Yard and Garden page for those who want to join online.
Bring your questions!
Presenters:
Steph Sosinski, UNH Extension Home Horticulture Program Manager
Sean O’Brien, UNH Extension Home Horticulture Program Manager
Will Lowenthal, UNH Extension Master Gardener (2018), vegetable grower
Stacey Scaccia, UNH Extension Master Gardener (2019), pollinator gardener
Ruth Smith, UNH Extension Master Gardener Program Manager, moderator
Cost: This event is free, but pre-registration is required to help us plan.
Registration suggested by: August 11. Register here.
For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact Massabesic Center Director, Kimmie Whiteman.
This program is brought to you through an on-going partnership between the University of New Hampshire Extension’s Master Gardener Program and New Hampshire Audubon. The Demonstration Gardens at NH Audubon’s Massabesic Center provide a place for sharing best practices in eco-friendly home and community gardening, which enhance human health and well-being and wildlife habitat.

Composting: How and Why?
2025-09-06 09:30 - 11:00 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Description: Compost happens, but there are techniques for making the process quicker and more successful. A short presentation will focus on the purposes for and the science behind composting. Attendees will then venture out into the Demonstration Gardens to tour the composting area and get hands-on with materials, tools as well as several types of composting structures and solutions. Active demonstrations will highlight best practices, and we’ll answer your composting questions.
Presenter: Jason Phelps, UNH Extension Master Gardener
Cost: $10 for NH Audubon members/Extension Master Gardeners; $15 for non-members.
Registration suggested by: September 3. Register here.
For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact Massabesic Center Director, Kimmie Whiteman.
This program is brought to you through an on-going partnership between the University of New Hampshire Extension’s Master Gardener Program and New Hampshire Audubon. The Demonstration Gardens at NH Audubon’s Massabesic Center provide a place for sharing best practices in eco-friendly home and community gardening, which enhance human health and well-being and wildlife habitat.

Beginning Gardener Series: Gardens in the Fall: Season Extension and Fall Planting
2025-10-04 09:30 - 11:00 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Description: Join us for the final workshop of the 2025 Beginning Gardener series to learn tips, tricks, and elements of fall gardening. We will discuss methods for extending the growing season to get the most out of your garden. Tasks include planting garlic and other vegetables that can be overwintered to get a head start on next year’s growing season. We’ll also discuss important actions to prepare your garden for the colder months.
Presenter: Sean O’Brien, UNH Extension Home Horticulture Program Manager
Cost: $10 for NH Audubon members/Extension Master Gardeners; $15 for non-members.
Registration suggested by: October 1. Register here.
For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact Massabesic Center Director, Kimmie Whiteman.
This program is brought to you through an on-going partnership between the University of New Hampshire Extension’s Master Gardener Program and New Hampshire Audubon. The Demonstration Gardens at NH Audubon’s Massabesic Center provide a place for sharing best practices in eco-friendly home and community gardening, which enhance human health and well-being and wildlife habitat.

Foodscaping 101 - Growing Flowers and Food Together
2026-03-26 17:30 - 18:30 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
There’s no rule saying you can’t grow your carrots next to your cosmos, so why is it that we feel the need to separate our flowers from our food? Join Willa Coroka of The Magpie’s Apprentice to discuss the variety of ways you can incorporate edible crops amongst your pre-existing or future flower gardens. From peppers tucked amongst the peonies, to kiwis winding along the front porch, there are so many ways to make your yard appealing to both eyes as well as tummies. Foodscaping is revolutionizing yards across the country. Let’s figure out if this new trend can catch on in your neighborhood!
Cost:
$10 for NH Audubon members and UNH Ext. Master Gardeners
$15 for non-members
Support our programs and join or renew your membership today! Not sure of your membership status? Email our member services department or call (603) 224-9909 x310.
Registration required by March 24th. If you miss the registration deadline, please email Kimmie Whiteman to inquire about availability. Walk-ins will be accepted if space allows, but late registrants may miss pre-workshop or cancellation communications. Limit 50 attendees.
This in-person presentation will take place entirely indoors at the Massabesic Center, in the main conference room. Dress for the weather for the short, easy walk from the dirt parking lot to the building. This program is intended for adults. Children are welcome, however in the event of disruptions, we ask that children are accompanied by a guardian to enjoy the Nature Lab or gardens until the presentation concludes. Accommodations for persons with limited mobility, sensory concerns, or other accessibility needs can be provided if you contact Massabesic Center Director Kimmie Whiteman in advance.
This program is brought to you through an on-going partnership between New Hampshire Audubon and University of New Hampshire Extension’s Master Gardener Program. The Demonstration Gardens at NH Audubon’s Massabesic Center provide a place for sharing best practices in eco-friendly home and community gardening, which enhance human health and well-being and wildlife habitat.
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Wildlife Friendly Gardening
2026-03-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
(Rescheduled from original February 21 date.)
Join NH Audubon Senior Biologist Diane DeLuca as she guides us through the steps for creating a wildlife friendly sanctuary in our own backyards. We’ll learn about the needs of pollinators, birds, and other animals that you can attract to your yard, and why it’s so important to support wildlife with natural habitat. We’ll discuss maximizing year round sources for food and shelter using native plants, water sources, and other features. We’ll talk about threats facing our local wildlife, including pesticides and habitat loss, and how we can individually make a big, lasting impact on protecting these species long term. You’ll reap the rewards as you enjoy wildlife watching from your own window for years to come.
This in-person presentation will take place entirely indoors at the Massabesic Center, in the main conference room. Dress for the weather for the short, easy walk from the dirt parking lot to the building. This program is intended for adults. Children are welcome, however in the event of disruptions, we ask that children are accompanied by a guardian to enjoy the Nature Lab or gardens until the presentation concludes. Accommodations for persons with limited mobility, sensory concerns, or other accessibility needs can be provided if you contact Massabesic Center Director Kimmie Whiteman in advance.
Cost:
$10 for NH Audubon members and UNH Ext. Master Gardeners
$15 for non-members
Support our programs and join or renew your membership today! Not sure of your membership status? Email our member services department or call (603) 224-9909 x310.
Registration required by the end of the day on March 25. If you miss the registration deadline, please email Kimmie Whiteman to inquire about availability. Walk-ins will be accepted if space allows, but late registrants may miss pre-workshop or cancellation communications. Limit 75 attendees.
This program is brought to you through an on-going partnership between New Hampshire Audubon and University of New Hampshire Extension’s Master Gardener Program. The Demonstration Gardens at NH Audubon’s Massabesic Center provide a place for sharing best practices in eco-friendly home and community gardening, which enhance human health and well-being and wildlife habitat.
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NH Audubon’s ticket system utilizes PayPal to process payments. Users are not required to use PayPal to check out; a guest option is provided. PayPal is a trusted way to pay online.

Easy to Grow Vegetables
2026-04-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Join UNH Extension Master Gardener Maureen Sinclair to learn how to start growing vegetables without getting overwhelmed. What are the “easy” vegetables to grow? How do you pick healthy plants from the garden center? What should we be observing in our gardens? All these questions and many more will be answered to help you maximize early successes, learn by doing, and have fun growing vegetables.
Logistics:
This presentation will take place both indoors and outdoors at the Massabesic Center. We’ll start with a lecture in the main conference room and then head out to the garden, weather-permitting, to observe vegetable garden practices in action. The small partially fenced vegetable garden at Massabesic produces 400-500 pounds of food every year, despite sharing some of our crops with the local wildlife.
Dress for the weather for the short, easy walk from the dirt parking lot to the building, and from the building to the gardens. The trail through the gardens is flat packed gravel, suitable for most mobility devices including walkers and wheelchairs. Muddy conditions may be present, especially if you choose to walk into the grassy areas surrounding some garden spaces. An email will be sent out the day before the program with weather expectations.
This program is intended for adults. Children are welcome, however in the event of disruptions, we ask that children are accompanied by a guardian to enjoy the Nature Lab or gardens until the presentation concludes. Accommodations for persons with limited mobility, sensory concerns, or other accessibility needs can be provided if you contact Massabesic Center Director Kimmie Whiteman in advance.
Cost:
$10 for NH Audubon members and UNH Ext. Master Gardeners
$15 for non-members
Support our programs and join or renew your membership today! Not sure of your membership status? Email our member services department or call (603) 224-9909 x310.
Registration required by April 16th. If you miss the registration deadline, please email Kimmie Whiteman to inquire about availability. Walk-ins will be accepted if space allows, but late registrants may miss pre-workshop or cancellation communications. Limit 30 attendees. By attending this event, you and anyone you register on behalf of agree to NH Audubon’s Outdoor Education Program Liability Release & Agreement Waiver.
This program is brought to you through an ongoing partnership between New Hampshire Audubon and University of New Hampshire Extension’s Master Gardener Program. The Demonstration Gardens at NH Audubon’s Massabesic Center provide a place for sharing best practices in eco-friendly home and community gardening, which enhance human health and well-being and wildlife habitat.
PayPal Disclaimer:
NH Audubon’s ticket system utilizes PayPal to process payments. Users are not required to use PayPal to check out; a guest option is provided. PayPal is a trusted way to pay online.
