The Phillips Public Library Seed Loan Program sponsors a live presentation by Ellen Foster who will speak about “Gardening Techniques for Plots, Raised Beds and Greenhouses”. The talk will be held at the Phillips Public Library, 96 Main Street in Phillips on April 12, 2023 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Ellen draws on her years of experience in commercial gardening in Avon Maine to lead a discussion on the challenges of home gardening in traditional plots, raised beds, and small greenhouses. Come to the Phillips Public Library to gain insights for planning your garden. Free seeds, resources for testing your soil and helpful handouts on guidelines for using manure, vegetables varieties for Maine gardens, garden equipment, and growing in small spaces will be available. The presentation is free and open to the public.

For more information contact Andrea Nurse (andreanurse44@gmail.com ) or Betsy Squibb (squibb@maine.edu ).