University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer two online webinars in early October focused on growing native plants, one for aspiring nursery owners and another for home gardeners interested in seed propagation.
The first session “Passion, Patience & Product: Starting a Native Plant Nursery” will be held Monday, Oct. 6 from 6-7:15 p.m. Ivonne Vazquez, owner of Bas Rouge Farm & Forge, will share insights into launching and operating a native plant nursery, highlighting the values, logistics, and lessons that shape a sustainable business. Registration is available on the program website at https://umaine-extension.formtitan.com/ftproject/events?eventid=a1cUy000003gomf. The presentation is part of UMaine Extension’s Commercial Horticulture Webinar Series , held on the first Monday