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Understanding the Seed Catalog & Seed Packet

with Ivonne Vazquez, Bangor Adult & Community Education

Feb

5

February 5th, 2025

$20 More Info

Let’s learn how to decode seed catalogs and seed packages! In this class we will discuss the sell by date; # days info; symbols; watering and depth information; heirloom/hybrid; and, how to sow your seeds for an enjoyable gardening experience. Each participant will receive handouts to aid in understanding how to interpret a catalog and follow packet instructions for a great gardening season! Participants are encouraged to bring in seed catalogs, packets, and questions. Open to all skill levels.

Understanding Your Growing Areas

with Ivonne Vazquez, Bangor Adult & Community Education

Feb

12

February 12th, 2025

$20 More Info

Are you having trouble growing certain plants, fruit shrubs or trees? Understanding the needs of what you wish to grow and the conditions which exist in your gardens will help you in placing the right plant in the right spot. In this class we will talk about soil, sun, water flow conditions and steps you can take for a more productive gardening season. Open to all skill levels.

Learn to Garden No Matter the Space

with Ivonne Vazquez, Bangor Adult & Community Education

Apr

9

April 9th, 2025

$20 More Info

You can garden whether you have 50 acres, 5 feet of space or a window box! In this class you will learn about square foot gardening, container gardening, building a raised bed and which plants, veggies, herbs and fruits do well in large or confined spaces. The instructor will demonstrate how to build a simple 4’x4’ raised garden bed. Open to all skill levels.

Seed Starting

with Ivonne Vazquez, Bangor Adult & Community Education

Mar

5

March 5th, 2025

$20 More Info

In this class you will participate in a hands-on activity: seed starting! First, we will learn about the different types of seed starting media and the variety of heat and seed timing requirements for our Maine gardens. The instructor will also discuss various ways of propagating plants (division, cuttings, etc.). Bring garden gloves for the hands-on lesson. Students will take home their potted seeds. Open to all skill levels.

Attracting Pollinators with Native Plants

with Ivonne Vazquez, Bangor Adult & Community Education

May

7

May 7th, 2025

$20 More Info

Do you ever wonder how or what would attract more pollinators to your garden? In this class, learn about which plants are most beneficial to both native and migratory pollinators and methods of gardening where you attract, welcome, encourage and provide long term habitat for the diversity of flora and fauna in your yard. We will delve into rewilding on a grand and small scale. Every little bit helps pollinators! Open to all skill levels.

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Medicare 101

with Courtney Cowan, Bangor Adult & Community Education

Apr

8

April 8th, 2025

$5 More Info

Medicare is not one size fits all. New to Medicare? This session will review a wide variety of information to help you navigate the waters. We will review how to obtain Medicare, when you are eligible and many other important topics including supplemental insurance to complement original Medicare. If you are currently enrolled in Medicare come get a refresher on the basics and better understand the choices available to you and when you can make changes. There are many different products and carriers available as well as various enrollment periods which give you the opportunity to change your policy if appropriate. Anyone with questions about Medicare will find this class helpful.