Dig It! Garden Blog

May 26, 2017

What’s in Bloom – May 26, 2017

Staff Picks Right now the plant that I get asked about the most is Fritillaria persica. This tall, perennial bulb can be found in a number of locations around the gardens, including around the Great…

May 19, 2017

What’s in Bloom – May 19, 2017

Staff Picks This week I want to give a shout out to a lovely woodland specimen. While all our tulips are popping, don’t let them distract you from other more subtle blooms! Japanese Wood Poppy…

October 7, 2016

What’s in Bloom – October 6, 2016

Staff Picks In the Great Lawn East and Ledge beds Muhlenbergia ‘Muhlarbor’ (also known as Muhly Grass) is at its peak. The ethereal seed heads almost make one want to crawl into the bed and…

September 16, 2016

What’s in Bloom – Sept. 16, 2016

Staff Picks Orostachys iwarenge, better known as Dunce Caps, is beginning to bloom on the Rainbow Terrace in the Bibby and Harold Alfond Children’s Garden. – Jen, horticulturist In the Great Lawn North Bed (closest…

September 2, 2016

What’s in Bloom – September 2, 2016

Staff Picks This is the lovely Euphorbia marginata ‘Mt. Snow.’ We grew this attractive annual from seed this year that was purchased through Johnny’s Selected Seed of Maine. The pure white variegation is a wonderful…

August 15, 2016

What’s in Bloom – August 14, 2016

Staff Picks Scabiosa atropurpurea ‘Black Knight’ is one of the prettiest, juiciest of deep purples flowers – perfect for cut flower arrangements. Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens seeds are available for sale at the front desk….

August 4, 2016

What’s in Bloom – August 4, 2016

Staff Picks Hosta ‘Whirlwind’ and other cultivars are in bloom now in the Rhododendron Garden. While generally considered foliage plants, delicate lavender and/or white flowers crown these stalwart, leafy mounds. – Dan, horticulturist There are…