This event has been cancelled. Purslane and crabgrass and chickweed, Oh my! Weeds can be a real problem in gardens, robbing preferred plants of nutrients, space, water and sunlight. Managing weeds can be a backbreaking and time-consuming chore. In this workshop you’ll learn techniques that reduce the need to weed so you can spend more […]
Date: June 29th, 5:00pm-6:30pm Price: $12 for members, $15 for non-members Join local nature photographer, Tracy Brunner, at the Massabesic Center for a late afternoon photo hike along Massabesic Lake. The walk will start at the Center and continue on the trails to photograph the beautiful lakeshore landscapes and the local wildlife. During the workshop, […]
Date: July 21st, 5:00pm-6:30pm Price: $12 for members, $15 for non-members Join local nature photographer, Tracy Brunner, at the Massabesic Center for a late afternoon photo hike along Massabesic Lake. The walk will start at the Center and continue on the trails to photograph the beautiful lakeshore landscapes and the local wildlife. During the workshop, […]
Tomato season is coming into full swing! In this workshop, we'll discuss the differences between the two major growth habits of tomato varieties: determinate and indeterminate. Understanding these differences will determine how best to manage them. We'll discuss and demonstrate different ways to support the plants for better production: staking, caging, overhead trellising, and the […]
Insects in the garden can be a problem – eating leaves, piercing fruits, or chewing roots. But some insects provide important benefits such as pollination and predation. We will search for insects, explore identification techniques and resources, learn how to discern friend from foe, and gain skills to become an insect detective. A few tips […]