WELLS — University of Maine Cooperative Extension Master Gardener volunteers will offer a hands-on yardscaping workshop, including how to incorporate native Maine plants in the yard, from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, July 20 at Wells Reserve, 342 Laudholm Farm Road, Wells.

UMaine Extension Master Gardener volunteers Allan Amioka and Ginger Laurits will cover basics of yardscaping ”“ an ornamental gardening strategy that minimizes or eliminates the use of pesticides and fertilizers. Learn about choosing the right place with the right plants that have low-pest profiles and are well adapted to the area. There also will be a tour of the Native Planting Garden at Wells Reserve, as well as a segment on identifying invasive species.

There is a small fee, payable at the event. Participants should dress for the outdoors and be prepared for hands-on learning.

To pre-register, call UMaine Extension in York County at 324-2814 or email [email protected].

For more information or to request a disability accommodation, call Frank Wertheim at 324-2814 or 800-287-1535 (in state).

This program is part of the Four Season Gardening series brought to the Wells Reserve at Laudholm by UMaine Extension’s York County Master Gardener volunteers. The next workshop, “Hoop Bending and Extending the Gardening Season in Maine” is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 13.