The following Gardening Extension Publications are available at the Extension office nearest you. You will notice some publications are free and some have a cost recovery charge. Many publications are available online at http://www.umext.maine.edu/publications/catalog.htm.

Black Knot of Plum and Cherry, 2-pg. fact sheet. #5091, Free

Why a Backyard Wildlife Habitat?, 2-pg. fact sheet describes the benefits of backyard wildlife habitats. #7131, Free

Principles for Creating a Backyard Habitat, 8-pg. fact

sheet explains 9 principles for creating landscapes beneficial to wildlife and humans alike. Includes list of backyard wildlife species common in Maine. #7132, Free

Planning a Backyard Wildlife Habitat, 4-pg. fact sheet on planning and mapping your yard for wildlife habitat over the years. #7133, Free

Components of a Backyard Wildlife Habitat, 8-pg. fact sheet details 16 important components of backyard wildlife habitat. #7137, Free