Seed Starting Workshop
Schedule
Sat Apr 04 2026 at 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
30 Conway Rd, Camden, ME, United States, Maine 04843 | Camden, ME
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Have you wanted to grow plants from seed but were not sure how to do it? This hands-on workshop will teach you how to work with different sized seeds, what materials you might need, and seed treatments. Saving your own seeds and testing their germination rates will be discussed.Following a step by step slide show, each participant will plant one flat of 6 six-packs in Merryspring's Greenhouse to take home. You can choose flowers, vegetables, and herbs from seeds provided. Merryspring Program Director John Fromer will offer many pro tips and answer any questions. Fromer, a Maine Master Gardener Volunteer and professional grower has raised tens of thousands of seedlings over forty years.
Date: Saturday, April 4th
Hours: 10am - 12:30pm
Meet in the Ross Visitors Center
Pre-registration is required. Limit 10 people. Cost is $35 non-members, $30 for Merryspring members including materials. To register, please call 207-235-2239 by Wednesday, April 15th. Registration fee non-refundable.
Now that you know how to start seeds, go to Seed Fest on Saturday April 11th at the Rockport Library for information, demonstrations and more. https://www.rockportlibrary.net/calendar/month/2026-04/
This workshop is generously co-sponsored by Camden Riverhouse Hotel.
Merryspring is your community nature center offering walking trails, cultivated gardens, wildlife, and ecology and horticulture educational programs all year round. The park is located at the end of Conway Road, just off of Route 1 in Camden behind Hannaford Shopping Plaza. For more information on this program, please contact [email protected] or call 207-236-2239.
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