Dig It! Garden Blog
    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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    Mourning Cloak Butterfly in the foreground, dark wings with light margin, sitting on green leaves.

    December 3, 2025

    How Butterflies Survive the Cold Maine Winters

    If you’ve visited the Gardens on a sunny day, you’ve undoubtedly noticed many butterflies flittering around. By using ecological horticulture practices and growing a wide range of flowers, we’ve been able to attract many native butterflies.  Have you ever wondered how…

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    September 22, 2025

    Maker Stories: In the Studio With Kristin Dennison of Goodland Pottery  

    Kristin Dennison can sit for hours at her pottery wheel. The flat, circular machine is about three feet tall and comes just to her knees as she relaxes on a stool. She has the wheel…

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    August 4, 2025

    A Partnership to Preserve Wildness Around Cultivated Spaces

    As part of our commitment to plant science and conservation, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens has partnered with student researchers across the state, providing advising, resources, and mentorship. Earlier this year, the Gardens began a partnership…

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    July 31, 2025

    Growing Your Garden: Black Beauty Poppy

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