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February 2020
Wednesday, February 19 (3:30 tea, 4:00 lecture) Lecture Series: Trish Logan on photographing flowers. This is a hands on workshop. Please bring your fully charged cell phones or cameras
Wednesday, February 26 (3:30 tea, 4:00 lecture) Lecture Series: Tom Carey on using rocks in a garden
March 2020
Wednesday, March 4 (3:30 tea, 4:00 lecture) Lecture Series: Harriet Robinson on Irises
Wednesday, March 11 (3:30 tea, 4:00 lecture) Lecture Series: Mark Brandhorst on annuals
Wednesday, March 18 (3:30 tea, 4:00 lecture) Lecture Series: Pam Delphenich on Beatrix Ferrand and Campus planning
Wednesday, March 25 (3:30 tea, 4:00 lecture) Lecture Series: Rebecca Long on the University of Maines Cooperative Extension and the home gardener
Friday, May 8- McLaughlin Garden opens for the season
10:00 am to 4:00 pm- Members only plant sale
5:00pm to 7:00pm- Members only “Season Kick Off” party. (new for 2020)
May 9-10 (Fri.–Sun.) 10:00 am to 4:00 pm- Wildflower Celebration
May 22-25 (Fri.–Mon. / Memorial Weekend) McLaughlin Garden Lilac Festival
Friday May 22 @ 3:30pm- Chewonki presentation “Mammals of Maine”
June 2020
Thursday, June 12 Power Propagators 9:30am to 11:30pm
Thursday, June 11- Thursday, June 25 Children’s Story Walk
Thursday, June 18- NEW for 2020 Thursday Evening in the Garden series – 6:00pm-8:00pm
Friday, June 21 Father’s Day Celebration (new for 2020)
Thursday, June 25- Thursday Evening in the Garden- 6:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday, June 27– Annual Benefit Auction
July 2020
Thursday July 2- Thursday Evening in the Garden- 6:00pm-8:00pm
Thursday, July 9
Power Propagators 9:30am to 11:30pm
Thursday Evening in the Garden- 6:00pm-8:00pm
Thursday, July16- Thursday Evening in the Garden- 6:00pm-8:00pm
Thursday, July 23- Thursday Evening in the Garden- 6:00pm-8:00pm
Wednesday, July 29- Cancer Resource center concert- 6:00pm-8:00pm
Thursday, July 30- Thursday Evening in the Garden- 6:00pm-8:00pm
August 2020
Thursday, August 8-Thursday Evening in the Garden- 6:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday, August 21 Fairy and Gnome Dance Party 7pm-8:30pm
Saturday, August 22 Garden Illuminated 8pm-10pm
Sponsored by
October 2020
October 16-17 (Fri. – Sat.) 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.
This event is sponsored by
November 2020
Autumn Centerpiece workshop 1:00 pm to 3:00pm
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 1:00pm or 2:00pm 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 1:00pm or 2:00pm at 207-743-8820. Refreshments will be served–
Holiday Centerpiece workshop 1:00 pm to 3:00pm TBD
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 1:00pm 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.
Garden Events and Programs
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Members take 10% off at the Garden Gift Shop
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Receive invites to Member Exclusive garden events
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Access to special offers just for our members
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Join McLaughlin Garden today
February 2020
Wednesday, February 19 (3:30 tea, 4:00 lecture)
Lecture Series: Trish Logan on photographing flowers. This is a hands on workshop. Please bring your fully charged cell phones or cameras
Wednesday, February 26 (3:30 tea, 4:00 lecture)
Lecture Series: Tom Carey on using rocks in a garden
March 2020
Wednesday, March 4 (3:30 tea, 4:00 lecture)
Lecture Series: Harriet Robinson on Irises
Wednesday, March 11 (3:30 tea, 4:00 lecture)
Lecture Series: Mark Brandhorst on annuals
Wednesday, March 18 (3:30 tea, 4:00 lecture)
Lecture Series: Pam Delphenich on Beatrix Ferrand and Campus planning
Wednesday, March 25 (3:30 tea, 4:00 lecture)
Lecture Series: Rebecca Long on the University of Maines Cooperative Extension and the home gardener
March 25-29 (Thurs.–Sun.)
Maine Flower Show in Portland
May 2020
May 9-10 (Fri.–Sun.)
10:00 am to 4:00 pm- Wildflower Celebration
May 22-25 (Fri.–Mon. / Memorial Weekend)
McLaughlin Garden Lilac Festival
Friday May 22 @ 3:30pm- Chewonki presentation “Mammals of Maine”
June 2020
Thursday, June 12
Power Propagators 9:30am to 11:30pm
Thursday, June 11- Thursday, June 25
Children’s Story Walk
Thursday, June 18- NEW for 2020 Thursday Evening in the Garden series – 6:00pm-8:00pm
Friday, June 21
Father’s Day Celebration (new for 2020)
Thursday, June 25- Thursday Evening in the Garden- 6:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday, June 27– Annual Benefit Auction
July 2020
Thursday, July16- Thursday Evening in the Garden- 6:00pm-8:00pm
Thursday, July 23- Thursday Evening in the Garden- 6:00pm-8:00pm
Wednesday, July 29- Cancer Resource center concert- 6:00pm-8:00pm
Thursday, July 30- Thursday Evening in the Garden- 6:00pm-8:00pm
August 2020
Saturday, August 21
Fairy and Gnome Dance Party 7pm-8:30pm
Saturday, August 22
Garden Illuminated 8pm-10pm
Sponsored by
October 2020
October 16-17 (Fri. – Sat.)
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.
This event is sponsored by
November 2020
Autumn Centerpiece workshop 1:00 pm to 3:00pm
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 1:00pm or 2:00pm 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 1:00pm or 2:00pm at 207-743-8820. Refreshments will be served–
Holiday Centerpiece workshop 1:00 pm to 3:00pm TBD
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 1:00pm 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 4:30pm to 6:30pm