Dig It! Garden Blog
horticulture
April 16, 2020
Spring’s Raw Beauty
Every year, spring’s early visitors often ask what time of the year is my favorite in the Gardens. This never…
March 25, 2020
Wetland Edibles
Early spring (aka “mud season”) is the perfect time to take a walk around your property to discover any low-lying…
March 23, 2020
A Purpose for Pine
“No one can look at a pine tree in winter without knowing that spring will come again in due time.”…
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…
April 11, 2019
Beautiful and Resilient Native Plants
In preparation for designing our parking lot gardens, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens horticulturist and landscape designer Jen Dunlap researched forest…
February 22, 2019
Choosing the Right Plant for the Right Place
As a horticulturist at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, one of my most favorite “duties” is designing new annual plantings and…
December 16, 2014
Dick Zieg is Retiring
This week marks the end of an era at the Gardens. After 11 years and eight months of dedication and…