Featured Extension Publications:
The following Gardening Extension Publications are available at the Extension office nearest you. Many publications are also available online for free download at http://extensionpubs.umext.maine.edu/. For sale publications can be ordered directly from our publications store at the same web site.
- Growing Potatoes in the Home Garden, Potatoes are a popular Maine home garden crop. This 4-page bulletin covers soil types & pH, seed, fertilization, planting, pest control, harvest and storage. Includes variety list. 2000. Free online version available: Item #2077, From UMaine Extension, $0.75
- Planting and Early Care of Fruit Trees, This 4-page bulletin explains when to plant fruit trees in New England and how best to dig and fill the holes. Discusses care and pruning, weed control, and pest management. 1997. Free online versions available: Item #2411, From UMaine Extension, $1.00.