
In this class you will participate in a hands-on activity: seed starting! 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. Open to all skill levels.
Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Time: 6-7:30pm
Cost: $25 per person
In-person: Brewer Community Center
10 Cutler Place, Brewer, Maine
Registration through Bangor Adult Ed
On the site, filter the classes by Location "Brewer Community Center" or by Instructor "Ivonne Vazquez"

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.
Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Time: 6-7:30pm
Cost: $25 per person
In-person: Brewer Community Center
10 Cutler Place, Brewer, Maine
Registration through Bangor Adult Ed
On the site, filter the classes by Location "Brewer Community Center" or by Instructor "Ivonne Vazquez"

Do you ever wonder how or what would attract more pollinators to your garden?
In this class, learn about which native 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 scapes. Every little bit helps pollinators! Open to all skill levels.
Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Time: 6-7:30pm
Cost: $25 per person
In-person: Brewer Community Center
10 Cutler Place, Brewer, Maine
Registration through Bangor Adult Ed
On the site, filter the classes by Location "Brewer Community Center" or by Instructor "Ivonne Vazquez"

Are you uncertain about taking a gardening class or are unsure how this might be helpful in your future growing knowledge & skills?
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