University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a webinar on incorporating native plants into cultivated landscapes, Monday, Nov. 3, from 6 – 7:15 p.m. 

“Transitioning to Native Plants in the Landscape or Garden” will feature Cathy Rees, professional gardener, co-founder of Natives Gardens of Blue Hill, and author of Winterland: Create a Beautiful Garden for Every Season. Rees will discuss how native plants can meet both ecological and design goals in residential landscapes. 

Topics include Maine’s native plant communities, selecting appropriate species for specific sites, and design strategies that reduce long-term maintenance while supporting biodiversity and a clean, professional aesthetic. Participants will gain practical tools for addressing common landscape challenges such as plant failure, overgrowth and site improvement.

The webinar is part of UMaine Extension’s Commercial Horticulture Webinar Series, held on the first Monday of each month. It is intended for landscape professionals, gardeners and nursery owners interested in sustainable, native plant-based design.

Registration is required; sliding scale fee options are available. Register on the event webpage to attend live or receive the recording link. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Rebecca Gray at 207.356.1348 or extension.gardening@maine.edu.  

About University of Maine Cooperative Extension

As a trusted resource for over 100 years, Extension has supported UMaine's land and sea grant public education role by conducting community-driven, research-based programs in every Maine county. UMaine Extension seeks to build thriving communities and grow the food-based economy, focusing on aspects from production and processing to nutrition, food safety and food security. Extension also conducts the most successful out-of-school youth educational program in Maine through 4-H which offers hands-on projects in areas like health, science, agriculture and civic engagement and creates a positive environment where participants are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles.