ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer a webinar for home gardeners about mushroom cultivation set for noon-1:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25.

“Spring Has Spawned: Getting Your Garden Ready for Mushroom Cultivation” topics include basic fungal biology and growing methods, necessary tools and materials, culinary and ecological benefits, and suitable mushroom species, as well as best times to prepare, plant and expect harvests.

Louis Giller, North Spore education and events coordinator in Westbrook, will lead the workshop, according to a news release from the university.

Registration is required; a sliding scale fee is optional.

To register to attend live or receive the recording link, visit extension.umaine.edu.

This is the first in a five-part spring gardening webinar series offered through April for Maine gardeners.

For questions or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Pamela Hargest at 207-781-6099 or extension.gardening@maine.edu.

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