Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens (CMBG) is named one of Maine’s top attractions by five different publishers. Known locally as “the Gardens,” they inspire and educate people about natural history,…
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Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District
Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District’s 2024 Spring Plant Sale Catalog is now available in print and online! Plants are available for pre-order, either online or by mail through…
Certain homes have an undeniable wow factor. That instant appeal tends to be noticeable the moment visitors pull up to the curb, and it might be a byproduct of homeowners’ willingness to embrace…
Spring marks the return of flowering plants and warm weather. And homeowners know that spring also ushers in the return of home renovation season.
Homeowners undoubtedly have an extensive…
Fall is a great time to add trees to your landscape. Not only do they provide shade, remove pollutants from the air, and help manage stormwater; but many also provide food for bees. Keep this in…
Don’t let your spring garden enthusiasm lead to overplanting and the creation of a summer gardening nightmare. A design with maintenance in mind and some strategic care can help reduce the time…
There’s no need to visit a spa for a bit of soothing aromatherapy. Grow fragrant plants indoors to improve your mood and promote a sense of relaxation.
Gardenias may be the first fragrant…
Brent McHale, horticulturist and lighting designer for Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens (CMBG), gave a lecture on lighting design, installation and safety at Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library…
Are you concerned about the invasive mile-a-minute weed discovered in Maine or looking to learn how to tackle browntail moths? In partnership with the Maine Integrated Pest Management (IPM)…
On Sept. 23, Veggies to Table, a grow-to-donate farm in Newcastle, is offering a foraging class on the farm given by Rachel Alexandrou. Rachel will share her deep knowledge of wild edibles and how…
Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District is excited to announce our autumn fundraiser — native wildflower seeds. October is the perfect month to sow wildflower seeds for spring growth.…
Rebuilding Together - Lincoln County (RTLC) will hold its annual Rebuilding Together Day on Saturday, Sept. 16. Rebuilding Together Day is held once each year and gives community members an…
The owners of Barters Island Bees – Denny and Donna Denniston - will be speaking Sept. 13 at approximately 1:30 p.m. at the Boothbay Garden Club’s monthly members meeting at St. Columba's…
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
This year, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens will present its 13th annual Ina and Lewis Heafitz Endowed Lecture Series at the Gardens on Aug. 31, 4-5:30 p.m. The free lecture, “Invitations from and…
Boothbay Region Land Trust (BRLT) board member Stan Wakefield will be speaking Aug. 9 at approximately 1:30 p.m. at the Boothbay Garden Club to share his 25 years of experience as a gardener and…
Asiatic lilies, astilbe, coneflower, tiger lily, hydrangea, lady’s mantle, daisies, dahlias, beach roses, hosta, Russian sage, roses, sedum, petunias, larkspur, ferns, rock cress, coral bells,…
Sunken Garden, off Federal and Main streets in Wiscasset, has “a certain peacefulness about it,” Garden Club of Wiscasset’s Emily Adler said. Created in the early 1900s in the foundation of a…
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
For the sixth year running, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens will host educator and nature photographer Samuel Jaffe and The Caterpillar Lab, July 26-30. A perennial favorite, this exhibit will…
On Saturday, July 22, Veggies to Table, a grow-to-donate produce and flower farm in Newcastle, is partnering with forager and wild food cook Rachel Alexandrou to offer two classes on safely…
Boothbay Region Garden Club Annual Home and Garden Tour
Step into Seawatch, the architectural showplace home of a local couple since June of 2021. Designed to resemble a snowflake, you will immediately notice the spectacular views high over the…
The Maine Community Foundation recently awarded Veggies to Table a grant of $10,000 to support the general operations of this grow-to-donate organic vegetable and flower farm. The funds will…
The Boothbay Region Garden Club held its 92nd annual meeting and luncheon on June 14 at the Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club. The first order of business was the installation of our 2023-2025 elected…
Incredible gardens in five Lincoln County villages will be open to visitors over two days this summer. “The Gardens of Lincoln County,” hosted by Lincoln County Historical Association (LCHA), is a…
Sprucewold started as a log cabin colony in Boothbay Harbor in 1888. The land was developed by the Boothbay Harbor and Boston Land Companies. Between 1906 and 1913, the development that we know…
The cold temperatures and rain forecast for Saturday, June 3 moved the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library plant sale indoors at the Harbor fire station but did not keep local gardeners away! Liz…
Where It’s At
The Boothbay Farmer’s Market has moved around over the past two decades from the Boothbay Region schools parking lot to the Meadow Mall parking lot to the Boothbay Common, and man has it grown.…
The flower beds at this beautiful home offer evolving interest and beauty throughout the seasons. The gardens at Umami Point were designed by Lesley Paxton whose tender loving care keeps the…
On Saturday, July 22, Indigo Arts Alliance (IAA) and Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens (CMBG) will present “Deconstructing the Boundaries: A Future of Land and Food Resilience,” the first…
The Boothbay Region Garden Club was contacted by Sarah Currier, 4th grade teacher at Edgecomb Eddy School, for help in establishing a pollinator garden. Kevin Bowler and Karen Iliades from the…
This stunning home on Pratts Island in Southport will present you with an exquisite mix of architecture, interior design and sweeping views. Your first glance will be through magnificent, curved…
Here on the Midcoast of Maine it’s just about time to plant the dahlias. They can be planted as soon as the soil fluffy and ready to be worked and, of course, when danger of frost has passed.…
Join us on Saturday, June 3, 9 a.m. to noon, when the gardeners of the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library will offer their annual plant Sale & Silent Auction on the library lawn.
This…
Early morning is Jonathan Tindal’s favorite time of day. The Boothbay man, a broker with Tindal & Callahan Real Estate in Boothbay Harbor, can achieve a good work flow then, when his phone…
Summers in Maine are magical. The air is warm, flowers are blooming, grills are sizzling. We move our entire lives outdoors. We take to our gardens, our yards, our patios. And then, there they are…
Bees are keystone organisms, meaning stability in an ecological community significantly depends on the services they provide that environment. Pollination, their primary ecosystem service, is in…
Scientists, conservationists, and gardening experts are encouraging us to treat our gardens, as part of the surrounding natural landscape. They want our gardens to nurture and sustain that…
While Maine typically receives sufficient annual precipitation, the critical time for vegetable production often coincides with…
Door knockers have been around since ancient Greece, according to the late history and archaeology scholar Dr. Sterling Dow. According to his research, Athenians attached slaves’ chains to a bar…
As the weather slowly warms up, thoughts of spring cleaning may be accompanied by renovation plans. However, most residential construction requires a building permit…
Veggies to Table, a local non-profit vegetable and flower farm in Newcastle, was prominently profiled in the most recent issue of Decor Maine. The long feature article focused on many facets of…
Veggies to Table has kicked off our fifth season of growing and donating organic produce and flowers to those in need of food and joy in the community. We are excited to introduce our 2023 crew.…
Incredible gardens in four Lincoln County villages will be open to visitors over two days this summer. “The Gardens of Lincoln County,” hosted by Lincoln County Historical Association (LCHA),…
Conley’s Garden Center co-owner Courtney Stover will be speaking Wednesday, April 19 at approximately 1:30 p.m. at the Boothbay Region Garden Club's meeting at St. Columba's Episcopal Church to…
No one is invulnerable to cancer. When it comes to reducing their cancer risk, individuals take many steps, including changing their diets and following recommended timelines for various health…
Exterior renovations consistently top the list of projects that offer maximum return on investment, according to Remodeling magazine’s annual “Cost vs. Value Report.” Siding replacement is a…
When shopping for a home, buyers often try to envision themselves living in a given property. Images of family gatherings and holidays may instantly come to mind, but prospective homeowners also…
Bring the beauty of your favorite gemstones into the garden and your outdoor living space with the help of jewel-toned plants. Even a pot of these beauties placed on the balcony can provide bold…
Boost the beauty and your enjoyment by adding a fountain, birdbath, or other water feature to your balcony, deck, or landscape. This one addition to your outdoor space provides many benefits.…
Deer are common visitors to landscapes even in urban and suburban areas. Fencing is the most effective way to protect your plants but is not always practical or desirable. Your community may have…
Whether you want to create a tropical oasis indoors or dress up your décor, plants are the answer. A few plants set on the floor, hanging from the ceiling, or displayed on a table can beautify…
