Mother’s Day is coming on May 8, and the Cumberland County Master Gardeners have the ideal gift for your special Mom. “The Cumberland County Master Gardener’s Cookbook” is packed full of delicious recipes like Lavender Tea Cake, Hot Mushroom Dip, and Maine Crab Cakes. Proceeds from the cookbooks go toward Cumberland County Extension Service programs.

To order your gift-wrapped, postage-free cookbook, contact Marilyn Brinnick at 926-4060 or email brinnick@maine.rr.com.

In Cumberland County, there are over 300 Master Gardener volunteers. These well-trained practitioners serve and beautify their communities, with links to a professional network of support through county, state and national Cooperative Extension offices. For more information about the Master Gardener Volunteers in your area and how you can become a Master Gardener Volunteer, call the Cumberland County Cooperative Extension office.