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May May 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 May 8th, National Public Gardens Day, 10am–5pm McLaughlin Garden is delighted to participate in this national event designed to raise awareness of America’s public gardens and their important role in promoting environmental stewardship and awareness, plant and water conservation, and education in communities nationwide. We’ll start the day with a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate our newly built front steps. Refreshments will be served during this Open House event. Browse our season-opening plant sale and Garden Gift shop! FREE May 9th & 10th, Wildflower Celebration, 10am–5pm Our season-opening plant sale focuses on native Maine wildflowers and perennials. Enjoy McLaughlin’s spectacular wildflower collection in bloom. The gift shop and house will be open as we officially kick off the 2009 season. As a special treat for Moms, chair massages will be offered for a small donation. We will also have fun children’s activities from 10am–2pm on both days of the Celebration! Sponsored in part by Liberty Mutual Insurance Group. FREE May 13th, Weed & Feed, 9am–12pm See details from May 2nd. May 15th–17th, Northern New England Home Garden and Flower Show, Fryeburg Fairgrounds Visit McLaughlin Garden at western Maine’s only Home & Garden show. Please visit www.homegardenflowershow.com for more information. May 22nd–25th, Lilac Festival, 9am–5pm Our 12th annual lilac celebration! 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 Liberty Mutual Insurance Group and Modern Woodmen of America. $5 admission, members FREE May 30th, Weed & Feed, 9am–12pm See details from May 2nd. June June 4th, Container Gardening with The Flower Shop at Winslow Farm, 5:30pm–7:30pm We are delighted to once again have the opportunity to 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 directions: 743-8820. June 5th, Art in the Barn Opening Night, 5pm–8pm June features the stunning work of Polly Hayton, a founder of Gallery 302 in Bridgton. Her watercolors have earned awards and accolades in the art community and she has over 25 years of experience as an Art Director in the Boston public school system. Her daughter Wendy Barton will also exhibit at this season-opening gallery event. Meet the artist and enjoy refreshments. FREE June 13th, Weed & Feed, 9am–12pm See details from May 2nd. June 18th, Power Propagators, 2pm–4pm This monthly event is new to the Garden! Kristin Perry, Director of Horticulture, invites you to join her in propagating some of Bernard’s collection. This volunteer event is open to everyone and is not physically demanding. Pre-registration required. FREE June 20th, Gardens with a View, 10am–3pm As a benefit for McLaughlin Garden, five homes in Otisfield, Maine will be opening their gardens to the public. All located on a mile of Bow Street, these gardens may be accessed by foot or by car. While each garden has perennials in common; following a pass-along tradition among the neighbors, each also has its own unique plants showcasing large and small beds, sun and shade gardens as well as ornamentals and edibles. In bloom this time of year will be peonies, clematis, dianthus and iris, as well as fresh hosta foliage. The self-guided tour will take place rain or shine. Lunch, catered by the Garden Café, will be available at one home along the route for an additional charge. Advance tickets are $10 members, $12 non-members. Tickets can be purchased on the day of the event for $15 at the corner of Bow Street and Gore Road. June 24th, Weed & Feed, 9am–12pm See details from May 2nd. June 27th, Spa in the Garden, 10am–2pm Come experience the luxury of spa treatments in the verdant setting of McLaughlin Garden. Linda Adler and her staff from Ambiance Day Spa will offer 3 different spa treatments: a soothing scalp massage, calming foot soak and your choice of either a chair or Lomilomi massage. Choose any combination for any amount of time you wish. All treatments are $10 for 10 minutes and you can tailor your experience to your wishes. Reservations required. June 28th, Painting a Maine Garden, 10am–3pm For this annual art event we invite artists to paint in the Garden “en plein air” and interact with our visitors. Have tea and lemonade with the artists at 3pm. A beautiful day of art and creativity in the Garden. Sponsored in part by Liberty Mutual Insurance Group and Ike and Jody Goodwin. FREE. Artists please contact the Garden for information on participating. July July 3rd, Art in the Barn, Opening Night, 5pm–8pm July features Judy Schneider’s fine acrylic works. Owner of her own interior design business and member of our Historic Buildings Advisory Committee, the Commons Art Collective and the Western Maine Art Group, her paintings are inspired by the out-of-doors. Meet the artist and enjoy refreshments. FREE July 11th, Weed & Feed, 9am–12pm See details from May 2nd. July 11th, Fairy Houses, 10am–12pm This family event uses found objects from the Garden to create mythical fairy houses. Enjoy storytelling and then create your own fantasy home for the wee folk. Bring a sack lunch or buy a picnic lunch from our Garden Café afterward! Pre-registration required. $5 per family for members, $10 per family for non-members. July 14th, Power Propagators, 2pm–4pm See details from June 18th. July 15th, Historic Barn Preservation, 6pm Arron Sturges from Preservation Timber Framing, Inc. joins us for an insightful and educational tour of the historic 1840s McLaughlin barn with a follow up presentation and lecture. His knowledge of barns and their preservation is boundless and his involvement with the Maine Preservation Society ensures that many old barns are saved. Pre-registration required. FREE July 18th, Garden Illuminated, 8pm 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. Sponsored in part by Liberty Mutual Insurance Group. Advance tickets are $10 members, $15 non-members. Tickets are $15 on the day of the event. Rain Date: July 25th, 7pm–9pm. July 21st, Coastal Maine Botanical Garden Trip Enjoy a relaxing trip to Boothbay in a luxury van to visit the CMBG. A guided tour of the beautiful gardens will start the day. After the tour, spend the afternoon at your leisure exploring the garden paths. Don’t miss “Re-Imagined,” the new sculpture exhibit by Wendy Kelmperer. Her use of recycled architectural salvage to create stunning pieces is breathtaking. Bring a sack lunch for a picnic or buy lunch at the on-site café. The van will depart McLaughlin Garden at 7:30am. $45 members, $50 non-members. July 22nd, Weed & Feed, 9am–12pm See details from May 2nd. August August 1st, Weed & Feed, 9am–12pm See details from May 2nd. August 4th, Power Propagators, 2pm–4pm See details from June 18th . August 6th, The McLaughlin Foundation Annual Meeting, 7pm All members of the Garden are invited to join us as we elect new Board Members and thank those that are retiring. August 7th, Art in the Barn Opening Night, 5pm–8pm August features Mary Isham and her beautiful multi-media art “The Fibers of My Life” fiber works and the original paintings that are the inspirations for them. Meet the artist and enjoy refreshments. FREE August 22nd, “The Silk Road,” An Asian-Themed Benefit for the Historic McLaughlin Garden, 5pm Our largest annual fundraiser is the social event of the season featuring a silent and live auction. From trips to trinkets there is something for everyone. Fabulous food, drink and live music. Contact the Garden for ticket information or if you would like to donate to the silent or live auction. Sponsored in part by Liberty Mutual Insurance Group. |
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