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Programs & Events
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| May 2008 May 10th & 11th—Wildflower Celebration, 9am–5pm Our season-opening plant sale focuses on wildflowers and perennials. Enjoy Bernard's wildflower collection in bloom while you choose additions for your own garden. The gift shop and house will be open as we officially kick off the season. We will have a special kid's decorating table with pots available for decorating and small plants for sale. As a special treat for Mom, we will also be offering chair massages by Aaron Callina LMT, for a small donation. FREE admission Wildflower Celebration Schedule: May 16th–18th—White Mt. Flower Show, Fryeburg Fairgrounds Stop by and visit our booth at Western Maine's only Home & Garden show. We are pleased to announce that this year our Executive Director, Michael Desplaines, will be a featured speaker at the show. Visit www.homegardenflowershow.com for more information. May 23rd–26th—Lilac Festival, 9am–5pm May 23rd–26th—Lilac Festival, 9am–5pm Our 11th annual lilac celebration expands to four days this year! Experience the colors and scents of one of the largest lilac collections in Maine. Perennials and lilacs will be on sale all weekend. Our historic house, gift shop, and café will be open as well. Sponsored in part by Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice and Liberty Mutual. $5 donation requested Garden Tours: 11am, 12pm and 2pm June 2008 June 4th—Weed & Feed, 9am–12pm Join the crew of volunteers at this McLaughlin Garden signature event and spend a few hours working in the beauty of Bernard's garden, learning tricks of the trade and meeting other gardeners. After we complete various projects we'll enjoy a healthy lunch. Pre-registration required. FREE June 6th—Art in the Barn Opening Night, 5pm–8pm Join us as we transform our historic barn into an art gallery to take part in June 12th—Container Gardening with The Flower Shop at Winslow Farm, 5:30pm–7:30pm Travel to The Flower Shop in Falmouth, where Sara Boudreau and Carol Sipperly have made a name for themselves by creating innovative potted arrangements. They will provide a lecture and demonstration on potting for visual interest. Please bring your own containers to receive a one-on-one consultation after the demonstration. The Flower Shop has a dizzying array of plants for sale to complete your fabulous creation. Pre-registration required. $8 members, $12 non-members. Contact the Garden for carpool information. 743-8820. June 15th—Peonies and Petit Fours Tour a breathtaking private garden in Naples, Maine abounding with gorgeous peonies. Kenneth Liberty, Founder of The Peony Society in Bangor, will be joining us to present a lecture on the spectacular peony. Tea and sweet treats will be served. Please specify which of the two sessions you will be attending when you purchase tickets. $15 in advance, $20 day of if space available. Call the Garden for ticket information Peonies & Petite Fours Schedule: June 21st—Weed & Feed, 9am–12pm Join the crew of volunteers at this McLaughlin Garden signature event and spend a few hours working in the beauty of Bernard's garden, learning tricks of the trade and meeting other gardeners. After we complete various projects we'll enjoy a healthy lunch. Pre-registration required. FREE June 29th—Painting a Maine Garden, 10am–3pm For this annual art event at the Garden we invite artists to paint in the Garden July 2008 July 2nd—Weed & Feed, 9am–12pm Join the crew of volunteers at this McLaughlin Garden signature event and spend a few hours working in the beauty of Bernard's garden, learning tricks of the trade and meeting other gardeners. After we complete various projects we'll enjoy a healthy lunch. Pre-registration required. FREE July 4th—Art in the Barn Opening Night, 5pm–8pm July 9th—Tour of Old York, 10am Travel with us as we explore the hidden treasure of Old York, Maine, with its historic homes and gardens. Our fascinating journey back in time begins with a tour of York Village, continues with a refreshing lunch in the Remick Barn, and concludes with an afternoon touring the Elizabeth Perkins House and gardens. Pre-registration required. $20 members, $30 non-members. Price includes lunch. Please call the Garden for carpool information. 743-8820. July 20th—Hypertufa Trough Making, 1pm–5pm This popular and crafty project has been taught for years around the community. Join our Director of Horticulture, Kristin Perry, as she shows you how to create a rustic and functional hypertufa trough. The class begins with an informative lecture and then breaks for a light snack prior to the trough making. All supplies included. Pre-registration required. $50 members, $60 non-members. July 26th—Weed & Feed, 9am–12pm Join the crew of volunteers at this McLaughlin Garden signature event and spend a few hours working in the beauty of Bernard's garden, learning tricks of the trade and meeting other gardeners. After we complete various projects we'll enjoy a healthy lunch. Pre-registration required. FREE July 26th—Garden Illuminated, 7pm–9pm See the Garden in a whole new light! Beginning at dusk, hundreds of luminaria and tea candle lights will be lit, creating a most spectacular and enchanted effect. Music and hors d'oeuvres round out the evening. Guests are invited to bring a candle holder (tea light size) to place in the Garden. Sponsored by Goodwin's Insurance. Advance tickets: $10 members, $15 non-members. All tickets day of the event: $15. Rain Date: August 2nd, 7pm–9pm. August 2008 August 1st—Art in the Barn Opening Night, 5pm–8pm TBA August 9th—Weed & Feed, 9am–12pm Join the crew of volunteers at this McLaughlin Garden signature event and spend a few hours working in the beauty of Bernard's garden, learning tricks of the trade and meeting other gardeners. After we complete various projects we'll enjoy a healthy lunch. Pre-registration required. FREE August 12th—The McLaughlin Foundation Annual Meeting, 6pm All members of the Garden are invited to join us as we elect new Board Members and thank those that are retiring. This year we welcome North Carolina garden designer Frank Hyman, who will present an informative lecture on 5 Deer-Resistant Gardens that he's devised. His lecture will begin at 6:30pm. FREE August 16th—A Venetian Affair, Benefit Auction, 5:30pm Our largest annual fundraiser is the social event of the season. Sponsored in part by Liberty Mutual. Contact the Garden for ticket information or if you would like to donate to the silent or live auction. August 20th—Weed & Feed, 9am–12pm Join the crew of volunteers at this McLaughlin Garden signature event and spend a few hours working in the beauty of Bernard's garden, learning tricks of the trade and meeting other gardeners. After we complete various projects we'll enjoy a healthy lunch. Pre-registration required. FREE August 23rd—Basket Weaving, 10am–3pm Join renowned basket weavers Karen Ellis and Susan Ference for a creative and fun class on weaving a rectangular harvest basket. For years, community members have enjoyed Karen and Susan's weaving classes. Lunch will be served with this workshop; a limited menu will be available. $40 members, $50 non-members. Pre-registration required. 743-8820 |
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McLaughlin Garden Program Registration Information and Cancellation Policy Due to the small class size of many of our workshops, payment is due in full upon registration. Registration for a workshop or class is guaranteed only when payment has been received. We will gladly refund your payment minus a $5 processing fee should you need to cancel your registration up to 72 hours in advance of the scheduled program. No refunds are available for cancellations made less than 72 hours before the scheduled program. In the event that we need to cancel a program, refunds will be made in full. If you would like to register a group, please call or email for more information.
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97 Main Street · South Paris · Maine · 04281 · 207-743-8820