Horticultural experts talk to us about current drought conditions and answer questions about summer gardening, including vegetables, invaders, pests, tree care and more.
Panelists:
Andrew Brand, Interim Director of Horticulture, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
David Handley, vegetable and small fruit specialist and associate professor of horticulture at the University of Maine; based on Highmoor Farm, Maine’s agricultural and forestry experimental station in Monmouth, Maine
VIP caller:
Ryan Gordon, Hydrogeologist, Maine Geological Survey, Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Jenna Martyn-Fisher, Education and Technology Specialist, Cumberland County Soil & Conservation District
Resources:
UMaine leaflet for gardeners on the subject of lead in soil
Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association Seed Planting Calendar
“What to do if your garden is a mess”
