October 6, 2021
Native Pollinators: Buzzworthy Business
When we think pollinators, we tend to picture the fuzzy yellow bees and brilliant orange butterflies that buzz and flitter around our gardens in the summer. These critters make up just a smidge of the…
September 24, 2021
The Not-So-Sunny Sunflower Moth
Over the last couple of years, our hort team began seeing black, disfigured masses at the centers of echinacea flowers. Puzzled, they researched the issue and discovered the cause—sunflower moth (Homoeosoma electellum) larvae inside the…
August 18, 2021
Trees of the Trolls: Meet the American Beech
This summer, five giant trolls have emerged from the woods at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. These trolls are nature’s protectors—the Guardians of the Seeds. Deep in the forest, they have saved and hidden seeds from…
August 13, 2021
What’s in Bloom – August 13, 2021
Lobelia cardinalis, cardinal flower is spectacular! The flowers of Clethra alnifolia (summersweet) are filling the gardens with their lovely fragrance. Phlox are putting on quite a show too. The big white and pink flowers of…
July 28, 2021
Maine Woods Safety
Maine’s reputation for stellar outdoor recreation is iconic. And why not? From mountains to lakes, forests to the coast, there’s no better place to be. Here at the Gardens, we love providing a place of…
July 15, 2021
Indigenous Forest-Gardens Offer Hope
Here at the Gardens, we always have one eye out for fascinating horticultural news. From time to time, we’ll be sharing some of our favorites. Can humans have long-lasting positive effects on the environment? These…
July 15, 2021
Trees of the Trolls: Meet the Black Cherry
This summer, five giant trolls have emerged from the woods at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. These trolls are nature’s protectors—the Guardians of the Seeds. Deep in the forest, they have saved and hidden seeds from…
June 30, 2021
What is biodiversity?
This summer at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, we are celebrating the variety of life that fills all corners of the forest. With the help of our giant trolls, we can discover how crucial biodiversity is…