ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension has announced two upcoming webinars covering home composting and the impact of climate change on gardens. The webinars will be presented via Zoom. Registration is required. Cost for each webinar is $15 but sliding scale fee options are available. For more information or to register, visit the Programs page on the UMaine Extension website at extension.umain.edu.

Introduction to Home Composting
Tuesday, March 11, 5:30 – 7 p.m.

In this workshop participants will learn the science behind compost formation, how to “feed” your compost pile, and how to use finished compost in the garden. Participants will also consider different styles of home composting, from traditional wooden bins to nimble tumblers. This workshop will help interested home composters find a system that’s right for them, whether they have a yard or a small back porch. Nick Rowley, UMaine Extension sustainable agriculture and horticulture professional, will lead the workshop along with Carrick Gambell, Extension urban agriculture professional. Visit the program website at extension.umaine.edu to register by March 10. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Carrick Gambell at 207.691.1238 or carrick.gambell@maine.edu.

Gardening in a Changing Climate: What Maine Gardeners Need to Know
Wednesday, March 12, 6 – 7:15 p.m.

Sean Birkel, assistant Extension professor and Maine state climatologist, and Rebecca Long, coordinator of horticulture training programs for UMaine Extension, will discuss climate change in Maine, important impacts to your garden, and how to make your garden more resilient. This webinar is the first in the 5-part series, Gardening for the Future, and will lay the groundwork for the rest of the series, which will cover specific resilience topics in more detail. We recommend registering for this session, either to watch live or view the recording, if you plan to attend any upcoming webinars in the series. Register on the event webpage to attend live or receive the recording link. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Rebecca Gray, 207.356.1348 or extension.gardening@maine.edu.

Cost of the workshop is on a sliding scale from $0-$15. Visit the program website to register by March 10. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Carrick Gambell at 207.691.1238 or carrick.gambell@maine.edu.