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1) NOVEMBER IS THE MONTH TO....
- Learn how to put your garden to bed for the winter. As part of this process, it may be a good time to think about getting your soil tested. The University of Maine Cooperative Extension recommends getting your soil tested every three years, if you have noticed growing problems in the bed, or if you have made significant amendments to the soil and need an updated profile.
- Do something useful with all of those leaves mocking you from the lawn--mulch or shred them into leaf mould for homemade, sustainable mulch for your perennial beds or a soil amendment if you are improving the structure of a garden bed.
- While you've got the rake in your hand, don't be afraid to leave a nice layer of leaves underneath your perennials bushes as no-cost, no-frills insulation for the coming chill.
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Take an inventory of your tool supply--replace or repair anything that took a beating during the season. Then clean, sharpen, oil, and store your tools properly for next year's efforts in the garden. For more information on proper tool care, s ee here or here--proper tool care and maintenance can greatly improve the performance and longevity of your investment! - Bring in, clean, and store any breakable garden pots, stands, stakes, or decorations before the snow buries them. It's easy to forget these items before the first snow comes down, and a little effort now will pay off next spring when everything is in good shape for a return to the garden.
- If you're been wrestling with white grubs in your lawn and are surprised to see them so late in the season, read up here on what's been going on with those squirmy things.
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Photo by Jonathan Foster
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Starting them early, photo by Kate Garland.
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2) Winter Farmers' Markets
By Trisha Smith, University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Piscataquis County
Another summer is in the rear view mirror, and autumn is whizzing by. You've harvested flowers, fruits and vegetables. You've made pickles and jam and loaded your root cellar with potatoes, carrots, cabbage, beets, celeriac, squash, onions, and garlic...or have you?
Maybe you don't have a big garden, or a kitchen with the equipment to make pickles and jam. Maybe you don't have time to prepare or space to store a winter's worth of homegrown fruits and vegetables...
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3) Garden Snapshots
Potato harvest volunteers, photo by Kate Garland
 Potatoes in the row at Rogers Farm, photo by Jonathan Foster
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4) Red Potato Wedges
Makes 4 Servings
Ingredients:
4 medium red potatoes, cut into wedges
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions:
Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Place potatoes in a large bowl... (more)
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5) Featured Plants: Common Witchhazel
Developed by Marjorie Peronto, associate Extension professor, University of Maine Cooperative Extension; and Reeser C. Manley, assistant professor of horticulture, University of Maine.
In Maine, common witchhazel is often found growing beneath the shade of beech and birch trees, keeping company with beaked filbert (Corylus cornuta) and an occasional native honeysuckle (Lonicera canadensis), and surrounded by colonies of maple-leaf viburnum (Viburnum acerifolium). It frequents the drier sites, being intolerant of flooding.
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UMAINE EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Maine Home Garden Newsletter
Sustainable Agriculture Professional
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension invites applications for a full-time Sustainable Agriculture Professional to begin work February 1, 2016. This position is located at the University of Maine Cumberland County Extension Office in Falmouth, Maine, and is responsible for implementing educational programs in support of the over 710 farms in Cumberland County. Agriculture in Cumberland County is diverse with an array of growers and managers of vegetables, small fruits, apples and other tree fruit, dairy, beef, sheep and other livestock. Programming may include areas such as general agriculture, farm business management, farm machinery and safety, livestock production, farm diversity, pest management, farm buildings, vegetable and fruit production, and related topics. Educational programming will often be done in partnership with county based colleagues and statewide commodity or subject specialists within Cooperative Extension. Typical hiring range for this position is $40,416 - $43,500, commensurate with experience and qualifications. For a full job description and to apply, see here.
Agriculture and Food Systems Professional
University of Maine Cooperative Extension invites applications for a full-time Agriculture and Food Systems Professional/Professional I to begin work December 1, 2015. This position is located at the University of Maine Oxford County Extension Office in South Paris, Maine. This position is responsible for implementing educational programs in support of the over 550 commercial farms in Oxford county. This work will often be done in partnership with county based colleagues and statewide commodity (potato, dairy, vegetable) or subject specialists (water quality, pest management, food safety) within Cooperative Extension. The professional will also respond to the needs of home gardeners and have overall responsibility for the county Master Gardener Volunteer program. Typical hiring range for this position is $40,461-$43,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. For a full job description and to apply, see here.
The University of Maine is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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OTHER LOCAL EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Maine Fall Foliage Report
Online courses for aspiring, new, and experienced farmers.
Event Calendars
Penobscot County SWCD is holding their fall bulb sale. Also available for order are compost supplies and rain barrels.
Planting daffodils in downtown Dover-Foxcroft. November 9th, 12pm. Bring bulb-planting tools and meet at Union Square (in front of the fire station).Shared Community Health Needs Assessment Community Forum. Piscataquis County November 12, 4:30-7pm. Penobscot County November 18, 8:30-11am. Event is free, but please pre-register. Learn more about the project and register online Penobscot or Piscataquis Maine Harvest Festival November 14th and 15th 10-4pm Cross Insurance Center, Bangor. $8/person, free for children 12 and under. More information
Maine School Garden Network newsletter is available here. Check it out for ideas and information for school gardens! Garden grant applications through SeedMoney.org are due November 12--plus there are more grant opportunities available here.
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CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Maine Herb Society Monthly meetings in Bangor through most of the year. Visit their website or call Theresa for more information 942-7396.
Penobscot Beekeepers Association Monthly meetings through most of the year. Visit their Facebook page or contact Peter Cowin petercowin@tds.net for more details.
Maine Organic Famers and Gardeners Association Penobscot Chapter Potluck meetings the last Sunday of every month. Contact Galen Young of Argyle Acres, 745-4797 or galen.the.beekeeper@gmail.com.
Brewer Garden & Bird Club
Monthly meetings Feb.-Nov., the third Wednesday from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. at the Thompson Free Library, 186 E Main St, Dover-Foxcroft. For more information call: Dotty Hadler at (207) 564-7256
Orrington Garden Club
10am, 1st Wed. of the month Sept-June. Meetings are held at member homes. Contact Barbara 989-3746 or barenaj@gmail.com.
Hampden Garden Club
Monthly meetings Feb.-Dec., fourth Tuesday. Call Pat 862-3909 or Ellen 234-2945 for more information.
Veazie Garden Club
Meetings second Tues. Sept-June, 7pm Veazie Grade School. Call 866-4564.
Penquis Beekeepers
Meetings 7pm on second Tues. of the month at the Dexter VFW.
Sebasticook Garden Club meets at 1:30 on the 4th Thursday in March-October, the 2nd Thursday in November and the 2nd Friday in December. Most meetings are held at the Newport Cultural Center located at 154 Main Street in Newport. For information call Ann at 416-4807
Milo Garden Club-Second Tuesdays September-June. Locations and programs vary. Contact Gini Goodhind at 943-7772 or Pauline Mullins at 343-2612 FMI.
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Mission
University of Maine Cooperative Extension is the major educational outreach program of the University of Maine with offices statewide. UMaine Extension provides Maine people with research-based educational programs to help them live fuller, more productive lives.
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Contributors
Jonathan Foster, Home Horticulture Aide
Donna Coffin, Extension Educator
Kate Garland, Horticulturist
Theresa Tilton, Administrative Support Supervisor
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The University of Maine does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, including transgender status and gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director, Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 North Stevens Hall, 207.581.1226.
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Surface mail recipients can contact their county Extension office for further information when web links are included in an article.
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