McLaughlin Garden & Homestead
Garden Events and Programs
February 2020
Wednesday, February 19 (3:30 pm Tea, 4:00 pm Lecture)
Lecture Series: Trish Logan- Photographing Flowers – Learn the FUNdamentals. Please bring your fully charged cell phones or cameras to try out techniques that you will learn in this lecture.
Wednesday, February 26 (3:30 pm Tea, 4:00 pm Lecture)
Lecture Series: Tom Carey: Rocks Really Rock! In gardens and walls
March 2020
Wednesday, March 4 (3:30 pm Tea, 4:00 pm Lecture)
Lecture Series: Harriet Robinson: Growing Irises in Maine
Wednesday, March 11 (3:30 pm Tea, 4:00 pm Lecture)
Lecture Series: Mark Brandhorst: Creative gardening with annuals
Wednesday, March 18 (3:30 pm Tea, 4:00 pm Lecture)
Lecture Series: Tom Atwell: Tools: How to Choose Them, Use Them and Take Care of Them-CANCELLED
Wednesday, March 25 (3:30 pm Tea, 4:00 pm Lecture)
Lecture Series: Rebecca Long: Gardening from the ground, up — The Basics of Soil Science for Gardeners-CANCELLED
March 25-29 (Thursday – Sunday)
Maine Flower Show in Portland- CANCELLED
May 2020
Opening Day for plant sales is Saturday, May 9, 2020
Friday, May 8- 10:00 am to 4:00 pm –CANCELLED
Members-only plant sale
Members-only “Season Kick-Off” event
with gallery opening (new for 2020) featuring the work of Laurie Jean Kramer
May 9-10 (Saturday & Sunday)-10:00 am to 4:00 pm CANCELLED
Wildflower Celebration and Wildflowers and Whimsy Yard Sale, garden tours and workshops, tool sharpening, plant and gift shop sales, musical entertainment and special Mother’s Day activities on Sunday, May 10
May 22-25 (Friday-Monday/ Memorial Weekend)- CANCELLED
McLaughlin Garden Lilac Festival- Short Folks for Hope ice cream vendor, garden tours and workshops, plant and gift shop sales, musical entertainment and the glorious sight and smell of our over 200 tree lilac collection.
Friday, May 22- 3:30 pm- CANCELLED
Chewonki presentation “Mammals of Maine”
June 2020
Thursday, June 11- 9:00 am-11:30 pm
Power Propagators
Thursday, June 11- Thursday, June 25
Children’s Story Walk
NEW for 2020
Friday, June 12- Friday, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Artist Reception: Watercolorist Lynn Driscoll CANCELLED
NEW for 2020
Thursday, June 18- 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Thursday Nights at the Garden series- Watercolor class with professional artist and teacher Lynn Driscoll
NEW for 2020
Friday, June 21
Father’s Day Celebration
Thursday, June 25- 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Thursday Nights at the Garden- Make spring rolls and dipping sauces from edible wild plants and foods with Meryl Kelly owner of Parea Kitchen & Catering
Saturday, June 27
Annual Benefit Auction
July 2020
Thursday, July 2- 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Thursday Nights at the Garden- Live music by Sam Whitman
Wednesday, July 8- 9:30am-10:45am
Yoga in the Garden with Erin Girzone
Thursday, July 9- 9:00 am-11:30 pm
Power Propagators
Thursday, July 9- 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Thursday Nights at the Garden- Improv performance with OHMPAA
Wednesday, July15- 9:30am-10:45am
Yoga in the Garden with Erin Girzone
Thursday, July 16- 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Thursday Nights at the Garden-Paint and sip with artist Elizabeth Murphy of The Gypsy Canvas
Wednesday, July22- 9:30am-10:45am
Yoga in the Garden with Erin Girzone
Thursday, July 23- 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Thursday Nights at the Garden- Photography workshop with professional photographer Trish Logan
Wednesday, July 29- 9:30am-10:45am
Yoga in the Garden with Erin Girzone
Wednesday, July 29- 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Cancer Resource center concert
Thursday, July 30- 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Thursday Nights at the Garden- Fern walk in the McLaughlin Garden with Kristin Perry
August 2020
Thursday Nights at the Garden
Thursday, August 13- 9:00 am-11:30 pm
Power Propagators
Thursday Nights at the Garden – Creative Garden Lighting with Marcia Hilton
Saturday, August 21- 7:00 pm-8:30 pm
Fairy and Gnome Dance Party
Saturday, August 22- 8:00 pm-10:00 pm
Garden Illuminated
September 2020
Thursday, September 10- 9:00 am-11:30 pm
Power Propagators
October 2020
October 16-17 (Friday-Saturday)
Jack-o’-lantern Spectacular- Spend the evening enjoying the spectacular amount of carved and lit pumpkins lining the paths through the garden. Admission is $5 and includes cider and popcorn and use of the decorated photo booth in the barn.
November 2020
Autumn Centerpiece Workshop TBD
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM – Bring your own waterproof, container and we’ll provide the greens and natural materials for a beautiful, autumn-themed tabletop arrangement. The cost is $10 per arrangement and includes 1 bow of your choice. Additional centerpiece decorations will be available for a nominal fee. Space is limited so please call to make reservations for either 1:00 pm or 2:00 pm at 207-743-8820. Refreshments will be served–come for a relaxing and fun event before the cooking begins!
December 2020
Wreath making workshop TBD
The cost for this workshop is $20 and includes all of the supplies that you will need. We will guide you and your friends and family through the steps to make your very own holiday wreath. Additional wreath decorations will be available for a nominal fee. Space is limited so please call to make reservations for either 1:00 pm or 2:00 pm at 207-743-8820. Refreshments will be served.
Holiday Centerpiece workshop TBD
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Bring your own waterproof, tabletop container and we’ll provide the greens and natural materials for a beautiful holiday-themed tabletop arrangement. The cost is $10 per arrangement and includes 1 bow of your choice. Additional centerpiece decorations will be available for a nominal fee. Space is limited so please call to make reservations for either 1:00 pm or 2:00pm at 207-743-8820. Refreshments will be served–come with your friends and family for a relaxing and creative pre-holiday gathering.
Member Christmas Party TBD