Dig It! Garden Blog
    An assortment of ergonomic gardening tools hanging neatly on a light green wall. Each tool is marked with a black lettered tag, and a plaque in the bottom right corner provides an "Ergonomic Tool Key" describing the various items, which include loppers, hand trowels, a small fan rake, and a water wand.

    August 21, 2026

    Gardening for Every Body: Accessible Tools for Growing

    For many people, time in the garden is restorative: a chance to be outside, to move at a natural pace, to feel the soil, and to reconnect with a sense of purpose. But access to…

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    July 20, 2026

    7 Things to Discover in the Lerner Garden of the Five Senses

    Tucked within Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, the Lerner Garden of the Five Senses invites visitors of all ages and abilities to experience the landscape through the senses of sight, smell, taste, touch, and sound. Designed…

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    A sunny, outdoor garden courtyard featuring raised geometric beds of green and red leafy plants, a large ceramic pot, a stone-paved path, a wooden pergola, and a building with an outdoor patio shaded by green umbrellas.

    June 23, 2026

    Painting with Plants: Finding Art in the Kitchen Garden

    At first glance, it’s just lettuce. But when Horticulturist Kelsie Birney began planning this year’s Burpee Kitchen Garden, she wasn’t thinking of typical rows for crops. Instead, she was thinking about patterns.  The young lettuces sweep through the four square beds in a gentle curve, showcasing the contrasting verdant chartreuse with deep purple varieties, creating movement and contrast the way…

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    May 27, 2026

    Where Art Meets Observation: Living with Maine’s Wildflowers Indoors

    Inside the offices of the Lyn and Daniel Lerner Visitor Center—home to teams across horticulture, plant science, membership, marketing, finance, and more—a quieter layer of the work unfolds:  wild flowers line the walls.  Not photographs,…

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    A raised garden bed filled with young tree saplings, from broadleaf to conifer.

    March 24, 2026

    Award-Winning Research on Climate Change & Tree Seedlings

    Supporting Student-Led Climate Research in Maine Award-winning research is helping us better understand how climate change is impacting tree seedling survival—and what that means for the future of forests. We’re proud to share that Emily…

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    A woman wearing a hat, gloves, and a "Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens" staff jacket, using a shovel to dig in a garden bed. A small wooden building, white picket fence, and a wooden bridge are in the background.

    March 16, 2026

    Trees in the Winter Landscape 

    As gardeners start dreaming about spring again, it’s worth appreciating the trees that carried the landscape through winter. Our Horticulture Manager, Jen Dunlap, shares her favorite trees for different garden conditions — sunny, shady, dry,…

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    Close-up of a Beach Plum bush branch with deep purple berries and green leaves.

    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 beautiful; they also accomplish one essential task for the plant: reproduction. Flowering is a strategy…

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    February 25, 2026

    How To Plant Dahlia Tubers

    Courtney Locke, our horticulturist and caretaker, oversees our Dahlia and Iris Garden and keeps a close watch on the health and performance of every plant. Below are her straightforward instructions for planting dahlia tubers successfully…

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