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March 13, 2026
From Flower to Fruit
During spring, plants burst into bloom, signaling the start of a new growing season. But these blooms are not just…
June 5, 2023
Alliums are Popping at the Gardens
Allium is a genus that includes hundreds of species and cultivar including such popular food plants as chives, garlic, and…
November 10, 2022
Gardens Aglow: Then & Now
Maine winters may be long, but we have so much to offer during the quieter, darker months of November and…
June 8, 2022
New Plants in Old Spaces
Here in Maine, we always look forward to spring and seeing new and returning plant life in the Gardens. But…
April 16, 2020
Spring’s Raw Beauty
Every year, spring’s early visitors often ask what time of the year is my favorite in the Gardens. This never…
May 29, 2019
Tulip Maine-ia
It’s been a long time coming, but despite a long, cool, and damp spring, tulip season has officially arrived at…
August 28, 2013
Fairies and Elves – a History (as read by Bill Cullina at the Fairy House Village Opening)
After exhaustive research, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Executive Director William Cullina gleaned the following historical information from an academic…