Events
Lawns Into Meadows: Growing a Regenerative Landscape ~ With Owen Wormser
Lawns are the largest irrigated 'crop' in the country and the adverse impact of their ecological footprint is truly staggering. Meadows offer the opposite effect, providing myriad ecological benefits–including ongoing sequestering of carbon and significantly increased biological diversity. Join us
McLaughlin Garden Hybrid Lecture Series ~ Maine Big Night: Amphibians on the Move
McLaughlin Garden 97 Main St., South Paris, ME, United StatesCo-sponsored by Foothills Garden Club, enjoy a presentation by Gregory Leclair, UMaine PhD student in Ecology and Environmental Science and founder and coordinator of Maine Big Night. In person attendees are invited to a tea at 3:30pm, followed by the
Kennebec Valley Garden Club – Art In Bloom at Lithgow Library
Lithgow Library 45 Winthrop St., Augusta, ME, United StatesPLEASE NOTE: CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER! The Kennebec Valley Garden Club, in partnership with the Friends of Lithgow, will present Art in Bloom, "The Beat Goes On", at the Lithgow Library in Augusta. This show will feature floral arrangements inspired
McLaughlin Garden Hybrid Lecture Series ~ Gardening in Troughs and the Plants that Thrive in Them
McLaughlin Garden 97 Main St., South Paris, ME, United StatesCo-sponsored by Foothills Garden Club, enjoy a presentation by Marianne Dodge of St Mary's Garden Club. In person attendees are invited to a tea at 3:30pm, followed by the lecture at 4. A Zoom link will be available by contacting
April is Plant America Month!
PLANT AMERICA MONTH incorporates the celebration of Arbor Day, which falls on the last Friday of April, and Earth Day which falls on April 22nd annually. PLANT AMERICA began in 2017 under the leadership of former NGC President Nancy Hargroves. NGC’s
GCFM Awards DEADLINE!
NEWS FLASH! DEADLINE EXTENDED! Due to the bad snow/ice storm on March 23, and the extensive power outages, the deadline for all GCFM Awards applications has been extended to April 5th! See the AWARDS section of the website for information
Piscataqua District Meeting
Green Acre Conference Center 61 Green Acre Drive, Eliot, United StatesPiscataqua District clubs will meet at Green Acre Conference Center in Eliot. Kelly Orzel will speak about Creating a Cottage Garden. Check with your club presidents for registration info.
Stroudwater District Meeting
Italian Heritage Center 40 Westland Ave., Portland, ME, United StatesPLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGE DUE TO THE STORM FORECAST FOR APRIL 4TH (ORIGINAL DATE)! Stroudwater District Clubs are invited to enjoy presentations on horticulture and design by Roanne Robbins and Helene Lewand. Registration information will be available from your
Penobscot District Meeting
St. Martin's Episcopal Church 900 Main Street, Palmyra, MaineHosted by the Sebasticook Garden Club, you're invited to come find out "What's New for 2024 ~ Annuals, Shrubs, Perennials, Etc.!" Sonia Cianchette and her crew from Through the Garden Gate (garden center) in Palmyra will update you on all
Medomak District Meeting
Wiscasset Yacht Club 2 Water Street, Wiscasset, United StatesClubs in the Medomak District are invited to hear Irene Brady Barber, Horticultural Therapist & Landscape Designer, speak on "Gardening with All Available Senses". More info will be available from your club presidents.
The Garden Club of Wiscasset Plant Sale
Wiscasset Municipal Building 51 Bath Road, Wiscasset, ME, United StatesDon't miss this annual sale! Members of the Wiscasset Garden Club will have perennials and shrubs for sale, including hybrid daylilies and peonies. They'll also have baked goods and a children's table. Cash, checks, or credit cards accepted...outside at the
Hampden Garden Club Perennial Plant Sale
Harmony Hall 24 Kennebec Road, Hampden, ME, United StatesJoin members of the Hampden Garden Club at their huge annual plant sale which will include perennials dug & potted (with jumping worm precautions), veggie & flower annuals, houseplants, and gently used planters and other gardening related items. Our special