Gather & Grow Tour: Composting & More in Sidney, Maine

Join us for our first Gather & Grow tour of the season: taking place at a residential garden featuring three different composting practices in Sidney, Maine! In this year's Gather & Grow series, garden tour hosts will share information about their gardening practices in general, and through the lens of climate change adaptation.

About the gardens:

Tom Vigue and Eileen Fingerman have been growing on their plot of land -- dubbed "Kiwi Hill Farm," after the first fruit they planted there -- since the early 1990's. Their vegetable gardens span about 1/4 acre and consist of 21 different beds, which are managed on a 7-year crop rotation plan and with low-till practices. They have also cultivated many perennial plants, including a home orchard, which features various fruit trees, vines, and shrubs. Composting has been key to their approach to sustainable and successful gardening. Tom manages three different composting systems: vermicompost bins, larger compost piles, and leaf mold piles. Gain some garden inspiration on this tour, while learning a bit about composting and other climate-smart gardening practices.

Registration info: Tours in the Gather & Grow Series are kept free, with support from participant donations; and this year, with support from the Davis Conservation Foundation. Pre-registration is required, as space is limited. Tour details will be shared via email ahead of the event date. Event address is included in the registration confirmation email.

Questions? Email events@mofga.org.