Tag: native Maine plants

Before I begin waxing rhapsodic on goldenrod (Solidago spp.), let’s get one myth buried: goldenrod is not the culprit behind…

Fiddleheads are out! Searching for these edible beauties is a great way to spend time outside on these beautiful spring…

What better way to celebrate this year’s 50th anniversary of Earth Day than stepping outside? (And who couldn’t use a…

There are so many reasons I love my job as Interpretation and Exhibits Coordinator at the Gardens. For one, I…

“No one can look at a pine tree in winter without knowing that spring will come again in due time.”…

Let me introduce you to elder, one of my favorite herbs of all time. Not only is this herb incredibly…

Early spring bulbs are showing nice color and hellebores are beginning to put on a show. Be sure to look…

In preparation for designing our parking lot gardens, CMBG horticulturist and landscape designer Jen Dunlap researched forest restoration and studied…