Dig It! Garden Blog
Author: coastalmaine-editor
February 20, 2025
Responsible Use of Non-native Plants in Our Garden Designs
As a botanical garden, our goal is to create beautiful, diverse, and inspirational garden spaces that connect people to nature….
January 20, 2025
The Gardens Joins the Northeast Seed Network
In recent years, home gardeners and landscapers have developed a growing interest in planting native plants. These species are uniquely…
January 8, 2025
How We’re Adapting in the Face of Climate Change
Climate change isn’t a future global issue—it’s happening right now in our community, and it’s transforming the way we work…
December 11, 2024
Magic of Plants: Seed Dispersal
You may be familiar with dandelion tufts floating in the breeze or burs sticking to your shoes. These are two…
November 20, 2024
The Importance of Watersheds
The Importance of Watersheds Did you know that wherever you are, you’re in a watershed? Watersheds are everywhere around us,…
November 11, 2024
Prioritizing Conservation Through a Revised Mission Statement
At Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, we believe that mission statements should evolve as an organization does. Our mission isn’t static—it…
September 30, 2024
What’s in Bloom— September 30, 2024
Across the Garden’s, asters are blooming! Look for the purple flowers of the Raydon’s Favorite aromatic aster (Symphyotrichum oblongifolium ‘Raydon’s…
September 24, 2024
What’s in Bloom— September 24, 2024
Fall blooms are opening! As you explore the Garden’s, look for toad lilies including Jim’s Tall Towers toad lily in…