September 9, 2019

    What’s in Bloom September 9, 2019

    Lovers of black-eyed-Susan and panicle hydrangeas will not be disappointed this week. Be sure to check out the incredible blue flowers on the various types of gentains. And the very unusual flowers of Tricyrtis or…

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    September 5, 2019

    Backstage at the Butterfly House

    If you’ve spent time in our Native Butterfly and Moth House this summer, you’ve probably noticed some changes there. Built vestibules now flank the entrance and exit of the House, and if you’ve wondered why,…

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    August 14, 2019

    What’s in Bloom – August 12, 2019

    Coneflowers and August go hand in hand. The Echinacea and Rudbeckia are amazing this week. Be sure to look for the stunning scarlet Lobelia cardinalis or cardinal flower. Hummingbirds love them. Lilium selections look and…

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    August 2, 2019

    Deb Soule & Healing Root Remedies

    If you’ve been to Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens lately, then you know that this season we’re focusing our attention on the unseen with our theme, Roots: The Other Half of the Story. Focusing on roots…

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    July 29, 2019

    What’s in Bloom – July 29, 2019

    Echinacea are looking great! Be sure to search out the Monarda or beebalm and watch for hummingbirds at the brightly colored flowers. The bottlebrush buckeye, a butterfly magnet, is beginning to bloom. Phlox are starting…

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    July 18, 2019

    What’s in Bloom – July 18, 2019

    Summer has arrived! Lots of sun means lots of flowers. Astilbes look fantastic this week! Roses are winding down but still some color and fragrance. Be sure to search out the Iris ensata or Japanese…

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    May 29, 2019

    What’s in Bloom – May 28, 2019

    It’s amazing how a couple of 70 degree sunny days will result in gardens full of flowers. There are still some tulips in bloom. Epimediums, favorites for the woodland garden, are showing off their dainty…

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    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 Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. While the gray skies might make for vibrant tulip photo opportunities,…

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