Live stakes are a newly popularized method to installing plants that is low cost and efficient. It doesn't disturb soil, and is effective where planting larger shrubs with big root balls may be difficult. Live staking requires no permitting, and can often be installed by a homeowner using only plant material already existing on site!
Join us for an interactive workshop to learn how to install live stakes. We'll talk about what live stakes are, how and when to harvest them, and how to install them. Live stakes can be installed on an eroding bank, into the grass or an existing buffer, or even through riprap! Participants will leave with the confidence that they can replicate this practice on their own property!
Participation in installation is strongly encouraged, but not necessary. You can just attend for the information if you prefer.
Please wear footwear and clothing appropriate for "gardening work" and the weather of the day. We ask that participants bring their own clippers/pruners--hand held by-pass clippers are preferred but small sets of loupers are also appropriate.
LOCATION + PLAN
We'll meet at the Thompson Lake Marina (at the Causeway) and talk about how and when to harvest live stakes. Participants will have the chance to harvest a few different species to install at our demonstration site! Then we will drive aroud the corner nearby property on Parsons Point to install our live stakes at a local residential property!
Funding for this workshop, in part, was provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under Section 319 of the Clean Water Act. The funding is administered by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection in partnership with EPA. EPA does not endorse any commercial products or services mentioned."
