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    Vibrant blue flowers with purple accents bloom amid lush green foliage in a sunny garden setting.

    February 10, 2023

    Planting Your Path: Abra Lee and Black America’s Legacy in Ornamental Horticulture

    Abra Lee is a public horticulturist, historian, writer, and author of the forthcoming book, “Conquer the Soil: Black America and…

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    A presentation slide featuring "The Invincible Garden Ladies" by Abra Lee, with floral graphics and museum branding.

    February 26, 2021

    Black History Month Feature: Abra Lee & The Untold Stories of Black Horticulture

    In recognition of Black History Month, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens’ IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access) Committee wanted to take…

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    February 17, 2021

    Black History Month Feature: Cultural Landscape Reflection & The Urban Studio

    In recognition of Black History Month, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens’ IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access) Committee wanted to take…

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    February 10, 2021

    Black History Month Feature: Carolyn Finney & Black Representation in the Outdoors

    In recognition of Black History Month, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens’ IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access) Committee wanted to take…

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    Screenshot of the Soul Fire Farm website.

    February 3, 2021

    Black History Month Feature: Soul Fire Farm

    In recognition of Black History Month, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens’ IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access) Committee wanted to take…

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