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February 2020
Wednesday, February 19 (3:30 tea, 4:00 lecture) Lecture Series:
Wednesday, February 26 (3:30 tea, 4:00 lecture) Lecture Series:
March 2020
Wednesday, March 4 (3:30 tea, 4:00 lecture) Lecture Series:
Wednesday, March 11 (3:30 tea, 4:00 lecture) Lecture Series:
Wednesday, March 18 (3:30 tea, 4:00 lecture) Lecture Series:
Wednesday, March 25 (3:30 tea, 4:00 lecture) Lecture Series:
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
Saturday, May 11
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- Thursday Evening in the Garden (new for 2020)
Friday, June 21 Father’s Day Celebration (new for 2020)
Thursday, June 25- Thursday Evening in the Garden
Saturday, June 27– Annual Benefit Auction
July 2020
Thursday July 2- Thursday Evening in the Garden
Thursday, July 9
Power Propagators 9:30am to 11:30pm
Thursday Evening in the Garden
Thursday, July16- Thursday Evening in the Garden
Thursday, July 23- Thursday Evening in the Garden
Thursday, July 30- Thursday Evening in the Garden
Cancer Resource Center concert- 3:30pm
August 2019
Sunday, August 4 Yoga in the Garden with Erin Girzone of Good Health is a Habit Wellness Studio located in Waterford- 9:30am to 10:45am
Thursday, August 8
Power Propagators 9:30am to 11:30pm
Saturday, August 17 Annual Benefit Concert featuring Tricky Britches- 8pm-10pm
Sponsored by Baxter Brewing, Western Maine Health, and Oxford Federal Credit Union.
Don’t miss our first annual summer concert featuring the band Tricky Britches Call 743-8820 for more information or to reserve your $25 ticket ($30 at the door).
October 2019
October 18-19 (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 Western Maine Health, Hebron Academy, Slatterys Farm, Cooper Farms, Record Lumber, The Grover Family, H&R Block of South Paris, Everett Propane and Chandler Funeral Home
November
Wednesday, November 20
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 $7 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 2019
Sunday, December 1 Wreath making workshop 1:00 pm to 3:00pm
The cost for this workshop is $15 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–
Wednesday, December 18 Holiday Centerpiece workshop 1:00 pm to 3:00pm
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 $7 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:
Wednesday, February 26 (3:30 tea, 4:00 lecture)
Lecture Series:
March 2020
Wednesday, March 4 (3:30 tea, 4:00 lecture)
Lecture Series:
Wednesday, March 11 (3:30 tea, 4:00 lecture)
Lecture Series:
Wednesday, March 18 (3:30 tea, 4:00 lecture)
Lecture Series:
Wednesday, March 25 (3:30 tea, 4:00 lecture)
Lecture Series:
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
Saturday, May 11
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- Thursday Evening in the Garden (new for 2020)
Friday, June 21
Father’s Day Celebration (new for 2020)
Thursday, June 25- Thursday Evening in the Garden
Saturday, June 27– Annual Benefit Auction
July 2020
Thursday, July16- Thursday Evening in the Garden
Thursday, July 23- Thursday Evening in the Garden
Thursday, July 30- Thursday Evening in the Garden
Cancer Resource Center concert- 3:30pm
August 2019
Sunday, August 4 Yoga in the Garden with Erin Girzone of Good Health is a Habit Wellness Studio located in Waterford- 9:30am to 10:45am
Saturday, August 17
Annual Benefit Concert featuring Tricky Britches- 8pm-10pm
Sponsored by Baxter Brewing, Western Maine Health, and Oxford Federal Credit Union.
Don’t miss our first annual summer concert featuring the band Tricky Britches Call 743-8820 for more information or to reserve your $25 ticket ($30 at the door).
October 2019
October 18-19 (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 Western Maine Health, Hebron Academy, Slatterys Farm, Cooper Farms, Record Lumber, The Grover Family, H&R Block of South Paris, Everett Propane and Chandler Funeral Home
November
Wednesday, November 20
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 $7 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 2019
Sunday, December 1
Wreath making workshop 1:00 pm to 3:00pm
The cost for this workshop is $15 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–
Wednesday, December 18
Holiday Centerpiece workshop 1:00 pm to 3:00pm
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 $7 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.