ORONO — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting a Starting Seeds Indoors workshop, designed to provide participants with the best practices for growing seedlings indoors.

The free course will be offered in both virtual and in-person formats.

The in-person workshop is set for 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at the Bangor Public Library, 145 Harlow St. The course will provide hands-on experience and the opportunity to sow a pot of seeds to take home. Space is limited to 25 participants, and registration is required.

A virtual workshop will take place from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15. Participants can learn how to develop a personalized seed starting calendar based on Maine weather conditions and receive practical tips for the small-scale home gardener. Registration is required, and a recording of the workshop will be shared with all pre-registered participants.

Led by Kate Garland, Extension horticulture professional, the comprehensive workshops are perfect for both beginner and experienced gardeners looking to enhance their seed starting skills, according to a news release from Shavaun Riglerat with the Bangor library.

To register for either the virtual or in-person course, visit the workshop webpage at extension.umaine.edu. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Riglerat at [email protected] or 207-922-6058.

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