Gardening doesn’t have to stop when the traditional growing season ends in Maine. University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a webinar focused on how to build a movable greenhouse to extend the growing season noon–1 p.m. on Aug. 3.

“All Season Gardening,” led by UMaine Extension educators Frank Wertheim and Marjorie Peronto, will discuss how to build a small movable greenhouse or low tunnel structure for growing winter greens and boosting spring and summer season crops. Topics also include production schedules, which hardy greens to use for winter growing, and when and how to get them started.

Registration is required; a $5 donation is optional. Register on the event webpage to attend or receive a link to the recording. This session is the second in a six-part summer gardening webinar series to be offered every other Monday through September.

For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Pamela Hargest, 207.781.6099; pamela.hargest@maine.edu

Berry publications available

University of Maine Cooperative Extension offers two updated bulletins for summer berries.

“Raspberry and Blackberry Varieties for Maine"” includes information on the different types of brambles — from yellow raspberries to thornless blackberries — propagation methods and how to choose the best stock and plants for a given location. The bulletin also offers online instructional videos for both home gardeners and commercial growers.

“Strawberry Varieties for Maine” details berry varieties by ripening time, site requirements, disease resistance and the subjective, but important, flavor factor. The publication includes over 20 varieties with images and an online instructional video for growing strawberries in the off-season.

UMaine Extension bulletins may be ordered or downloaded from the publications catalog or by contacting 207.581.3792; extension.orders@maine.edu