BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Garden Club - ECPv6.16.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Garden Club X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.mainegardenclubs.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Garden Club REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250617 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250619 DTSTAMP:20260619T184929 CREATED:20240102T054108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T042650Z UID:1759-1750118400-1750291199@www.mainegardenclubs.org SUMMARY:GCFM 93rd Annual Convention DESCRIPTION:SORRY\, REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED\n \n\nThe Garden Clubs of the Piscataqua District invite you to\njoin them for a two-day adventure exploring the local\nflavor of southern Maine and absorbing a wealth of\ninformation and education on our changing landscapes!\n  \n \n \nTuesday\, June 17th\n\nREGISTRATION – 8:30am – 5pm\nGARDEN TOURS – 10:30am – 3:30pm\n\n10:30am & 11:30am – Free docent guided tours of the stunning\, sculpture inspired seaside gardens surrounding the Ogunquit Museum of American Art.  Parking is limited; carpooling is suggested.\nGuests wearing GCFM badges may purchase discounted admission to the museum for only $8. \n2:30pm – Kokedama Demonstration (the Japanese art of growing plants in a ball of moss) at Snug Harbor Farm\, Kennebunk.  Plan for extra time to enjoy all that Snug Harbor Farm has to offer! \n4:30pm – Oshibana Demonstration (the art of pressing flowers and plants to create pictures) in the garden at Village by the Sea Resort \n\nRECEPTION & COCKTAIL HOUR – 5pm-6pm\nDINNER – 6:15pm\nKEYNOTE SPEAKER – 7pm – Dan Jaffe Wilder\, “Kill Your Lawn”\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, June 18th\n\nREGISTRATION – 7-9am\nCONTINENTAL BREAKFAST – 7-8:30am  (must pay in advance with registration and present meal ticket)\nGCFM BUSINESS MEETING WITH LUNCHEON AND SPEAKER – 9:30am-3pm\n1pm – Kerry Ann Mendez\, “Power Up Garden Beauty\, Power Down Garden Maintenance”\n\n  \nMeet Our Convention Speakers!\n\n \nDan Jaffe Wilder\nAuthor of Native Plants for New England Gardens and Director of Applied Ecology at Norcross Wildlife Foundation\, Dan will speak on taking a second look at the idea we call lawn.  We’ll learn about various options available to us…imagine a native plant that could play the role of a lawn without any watering\, mowing\, or fertilizing\, while supporting over eighty-five different butterflies. \n  \n\n\n\nKerry Ann Mendez\nSpeaker\, author\, and garden designer\, Kerry will talk about getting more bang for your buck and less backbreaking maintenance with amazing perennials and flowering shrubs that provide much more color than commonly planted varieties.  You’ll be able to enjoy more time relaxing with family and friends as they admire your handiwork! \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nHOTEL RESERVATION INFO\n\nReservations for the Village by the Sea Resort Hotel must be made directly through the hotel by phone at 207-646-1100.  Convention rates will apply.  Please reference GCFM.\nOne or two night stays permitted.  Village by the Sea is offering a two night special to GCFM members:  First night at convention rate/second night 50% off!\nThese are condominium units with kitchen\, dining\, and living rooms.  The two-bedroom units may offer a variety of additional sleeping options for occupants.\nOne Bedroom Suite – $149\nOne Bedroom Half Suite – $169  (Two Bedroom Unit with One Bedroom Closed Off)\nTwo Bedroom Suite – $199 \nPLEASE NOTE:  The condominiums at Village by the Sea are individually owned and do not have to meet all ADA requirements to be truly handicap accessible.  There are no elevators to upper levels\, so there are stairs that must be navigated to all units including the first floor (from ground level).  For members who require true handicap accessibility\, suggested hotels nearby are The Hampton Inn and the Holiday Inn Express\, both within 1-2 miles of the Village by the Sea. \nPLEASE BOOK EARLY! \nA block of 45 rooms has been reserved for the convention and the special rates are guaranteed only until April 15\, 2025.  After this date\, rooms will be available to the public at the going rate. \n  \nCLICK HERE FOR MAIL-IN 2025 GCFM CONVENTION REGISTRATION FORM\n  \nONLINE REGISTRATION \nSorry. This form is no longer available. URL:https://www.mainegardenclubs.org/event/gcfm-93nd-annual-convention/ LOCATION:Village by the Sea Resort and Conference Center\, 1373 Post Road\, Wells\, 04090\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T184929 CREATED:20250607T151705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T151705Z UID:2461-1750759200-1750766400@www.mainegardenclubs.org SUMMARY:Judges Council Design Class - Mass Design/Centerpieces DESCRIPTION:The GCFM Judges Council will hold design workshops in two locations this year: St. Mary’s Parish House in Falmouth and the Viles House in Augusta. GCFM members may register to participate in one or all of the workshops. Classes will be 10 a.m.- noon. \nWorkshops will begin in June. Each participant will need to bring: their own plant material (cut branches\, perennials\, annuals\, etc.)\, hand pruners or clippers\, a container (vase\, pin holder\, kenzan\, Oasis\, chicken wire\, floral tape\, etc. Class 1 will cover selecting and conditioning plant material\, choosing appropriate containers and mechanics. Class 2 will cover the principals of design. Class 3 will cover drying plant material. Class 4 will cover using accessories. At the end of each class\, a flower show judge will show a sample of the design to be discussed and made in the next month’s class. \nPlease print the form below and check the box(es) next to the workshop(s) you want.  Keep a copy for your records. Cut off the registration form and send it with a check payable to Judges Council GCFM c/o Linda Frinsko\, JC Treasurer\, 92 Little Acres Dr.\, Cumberland\, ME  04021.  Cost is $10 per class or the series of four classes for $35.  Once your check is received\, you will receive an acknowledgement email with additional information.  Online registration is not available for these workshops.  Class sizes are limited\, deadline for applications is May 31\, 2025. \nPlease note that classes at the Falmouth Library are handicapped accessible while classes at the Viles House will be held in the carriage house which is not as easily accessible. \nJudges Council Design Workshops 2025 Registration Form URL:https://www.mainegardenclubs.org/event/judges-council-design-class-mass-design-centerpieces-2/ LOCATION:St. Mary’s Parish House\, 43 Foreside Road\, Falmouth\, ME\, 04105\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T184929 CREATED:20250607T151923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T151923Z UID:2463-1751968800-1751976000@www.mainegardenclubs.org SUMMARY:Judges Council Design Class - Line Mass Design DESCRIPTION:The GCFM Judges Council will hold design workshops in two locations this year: St. Mary’s Parish House in Falmouth and the Viles House in Augusta. GCFM members may register to participate in one or all of the workshops. Classes will be 10 a.m.- noon. \nWorkshops will begin in June. Each participant will need to bring: their own plant material (cut branches\, perennials\, annuals\, etc.)\, hand pruners or clippers\, a container (vase\, pin holder\, kenzan\, Oasis\, chicken wire\, floral tape\, etc. Class 1 will cover selecting and conditioning plant material\, choosing appropriate containers and mechanics. Class 2 will cover the principals of design. Class 3 will cover drying plant material. Class 4 will cover using accessories. At the end of each class\, a flower show judge will show a sample of the design to be discussed and made in the next month’s class. \nPlease print the form below and check the box(es) next to the workshop(s) you want.  Keep a copy for your records. Cut off the registration form and send it with a check payable to Judges Council GCFM c/o Linda Frinsko\, JC Treasurer\, 92 Little Acres Dr.\, Cumberland\, ME  04021.  Cost is $10 per class or the series of four classes for $35.  Once your check is received\, you will receive an acknowledgement email with additional information.  Online registration is not available for these workshops.  Class sizes are limited\, deadline for applications is May 31\, 2025. \nPlease note that classes at the Falmouth Library are handicapped accessible while classes at the Viles House will be held in the carriage house which is not as easily accessible. \nJudges Council Design Workshops 2025 Registration Form URL:https://www.mainegardenclubs.org/event/judges-council-design-class-line-mass-design/ LOCATION:St. Mary’s Parish House\, 43 Foreside Road\, Falmouth\, ME\, 04105\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T150000 DTSTAMP:20260619T184929 CREATED:20250428T043112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T034639Z UID:2397-1752055200-1752073200@www.mainegardenclubs.org SUMMARY:Open Garden #1 - Orono - Lenore Tipping & Tom Spitz DESCRIPTION:If you’re a “Hosta-holic”\, you won’t want to miss this one!  Veazie Garden Club member\, Lenore Tipping\, and her husband\, Tom Spitz\, have gardened on this site of a former logging camp for 30 years. Their garden sits along the shore of the Stillwater River\, not far from the University of Maine campus\, and is shaded with very large trees. Lenore says there are 350 varieties of hostas planted\, as well as many shade perennials. They visualize the garden as a series of garden “rooms”\, each with a distinct personality. Some of the things to look for are a Moon Gate\, an Asian-style walkway through the ferns\, “Grandpa’s bridge” over a small creek\, and an herb garden. \nCome as you are – no registration is needed.  A $10.00 donation is suggested.  Bring a folding chair and your lunch. Lenore will give a presentation on hostas at 11 a.m.\, and there will be a floral demonstration featuring hostas at 1 p.m. \nIMPORTANT NOTE:\nPLEASE CARPOOL AS THERE IS LIMITED STREET PARKING. Parking will be available at the University of Maine Steam Plant Parking Lot\, about ½ mile from the garden\, with a shuttle running back and forth. Drivers are asked to drop off their passengers at the garden and then proceed to the parking lot. Veazie Garden Club members will be there to direct you and the shuttle will return you to the garden. You must also display a UMaine Parking Pass in your vehicle’s window. Please print the pass below and bring with you. We’ll have a limited number on hand\, should you forget. \nUMaine Parking Pass – PLEASE PRINT \nDIRECTIONS FROM BANGOR:\n\n\nI-95 North to Exit 193 (Stillwater/Old Town – approx. 5.5 mi. from the Bangor Mall exit).\nTurn right off the ramp and follow Stillwater Ave. to College Ave. (.8 mi.)  Note that the Stillwater bridge construction may cause a slight delay.\nTurn right onto College Ave. and proceed about .8 mi. to Kell St.\nTurn right onto Kell St.  This street dead ends at Lenore’s house.  Drop passengers and proceed to the parking lot to get the shuttle.\nTO PARKING LOT:  Take a right onto College Ave. and proceed about .5 mile to the UMaine Steam Plant Parking Lot on the right (along river).  Signs and greeters will be there to direct you to the shuttle.\n\nLocals may prefer to come via Route 2 through downtown Orono.  Note that the downtown bridge is also under construction and only northbound (to UMaine) traffic is allowed.  On your return trip\, you must take College Ave. to Stillwater. \n\n  URL:https://www.mainegardenclubs.org/event/open-garden-1-orono/ LOCATION:Tipping-Spitz Hosta Garden\, 14 Kell Street\, Orono\, ME\, 04473\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T184929 CREATED:20250607T152438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T152438Z UID:2469-1752141600-1752148800@www.mainegardenclubs.org SUMMARY:Judges Council Design Class - Line Mass Design DESCRIPTION:The GCFM Judges Council will hold design workshops in two locations this year: St. Mary’s Parish House in Falmouth and the Viles House in Augusta. GCFM members may register to participate in one or all of the workshops. Classes will be 10 a.m.- noon. \nWorkshops will begin in June. Each participant will need to bring: their own plant material (cut branches\, perennials\, annuals\, etc.)\, hand pruners or clippers\, a container (vase\, pin holder\, kenzan\, Oasis\, chicken wire\, floral tape\, etc. Class 1 will cover selecting and conditioning plant material\, choosing appropriate containers and mechanics. Class 2 will cover the principals of design. Class 3 will cover drying plant material. Class 4 will cover using accessories. At the end of each class\, a flower show judge will show a sample of the design to be discussed and made in the next month’s class. \nPlease print the form below and check the box(es) next to the workshop(s) you want.  Keep a copy for your records. Cut off the registration form and send it with a check payable to Judges Council GCFM c/o Linda Frinsko\, JC Treasurer\, 92 Little Acres Dr.\, Cumberland\, ME  04021.  Cost is $10 per class or the series of four classes for $35.  Once your check is received\, you will receive an acknowledgement email with additional information.  Online registration is not available for these workshops.  Class sizes are limited\, deadline for applications is May 31\, 2025. \nPlease note that classes at the Falmouth Library are handicapped accessible while classes at the Viles House will be held in the carriage house which is not as easily accessible. \nJudges Council Design Workshops 2025 Registration Form URL:https://www.mainegardenclubs.org/event/judges-council-design-class-line-mass-design-2/ LOCATION:Viles House\, 71 Stone Street\, Augusta\, ME\, 04330\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T160000 DTSTAMP:20260619T184929 CREATED:20240630T044502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T042201Z UID:2047-1752742800-1752768000@www.mainegardenclubs.org SUMMARY:Camden Garden Expo - "Edible Gardens & Bountiful Tables" DESCRIPTION:Camden Garden Club is delighted to announce their inaugural Garden Expo\, “Edible Gardens & Bountiful Tables. The day-long event will feature speakers Barbara Damrosch and Nancy Harmon Jenkins\, as well as a PechaKucha-style presentation\, horticultural demonstrations\, tablescape displays\, and a micro-farm tour. Most activities will take place at the Camden-Rockport Middle School at 34 Knowlton Street in Camden. \nFor more information and to purchase tickets\, visit their website:  Website URL:https://www.mainegardenclubs.org/event/camden-garden-clubs-76th-annual-garden-tour/ LOCATION:Camden-Rockport Middle School\, 34 Knowlton St.\, Camden\, 04843\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T160000 DTSTAMP:20260619T184929 CREATED:20250629T013841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T042138Z UID:2500-1752919200-1752940800@www.mainegardenclubs.org SUMMARY:Bar Harbor Garden Club - "Gardens by the Sea" Garden Tour DESCRIPTION:The Bar Harbor Garden Club invites you to visit five stunning Bar Harbor gardens to relax and enjoy nature’s beauty! \nFree Parking & Shuttle!  Please note a limited quantity of timed tickets will be offered and we recommend early purchase. There will be no ticket sales the day of the event. \nCLICK HERE NOW TO PURCHASE TICKETS URL:https://www.mainegardenclubs.org/event/bar-harbor-garden-club-gardens-by-the-sea-garden-tour/ LOCATION:ME END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T150000 DTSTAMP:20260619T184929 CREATED:20250603T052506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T042028Z UID:2442-1753092000-1753110000@www.mainegardenclubs.org SUMMARY:Open Garden #2 - Barbara Furey's Garden - Rockport and Merryspring Nature Center - Camden DESCRIPTION:Join members from around the state for Open Garden #2 of 2025!  These two gardens are close together\, but not within walking distance.\n \n10:00 – 11:00 a.m. –  Take a self-guided tour of Barbara Furey’s Garden in Rockport.  Situated on 12 acres\, it was mostly a blank canvas when she and her husband moved there in 1962.  Now\, 63 years later\, you’ll see what was accomplished!  Barbara loves color – no all white gardens!  Each small garden has its own personality. \n11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Barbara will share the story of her gardens and how they evolved over time. \n  \n12:00 – 1:00 p.m. – Merryspring Nature Center  30 Conway Road\, Camden\nBring your own lunch!  There is seating for 30\, but bring a folding chair to be sure to get a seat. \nMerryspring Nature Center is a 66-acre nature center founded in 1974\, by Mary Ellen Ross. It is a nonprofit\, member supported organization open daily from dawn to dusk. There are perennial gardens\, an herb garden\, a native species garden\, a vernal pool\, a fairy village\, and 4 miles of trails through meadows and forest. They offer many educational talks\, classes\, and workshops throughout the year. \n1 – 3:00 p.m. – Flower arranging demonstration by John Fromer\, Director\, followed by tour of their wonderful gardens. \nNo registration is required\, however\, a $10 donation is suggested. URL:https://www.mainegardenclubs.org/event/open-garden-2-barbara-furey-rockport-and-merryspring-nature-center-camden/ LOCATION:Barbara Furey’s Garden\, 120 Park Street\, Rockport\, ME\, 04856\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T184929 CREATED:20250607T152108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T152108Z UID:2465-1754992800-1755000000@www.mainegardenclubs.org SUMMARY:Judges Council Design Class - Parallel Design DESCRIPTION:The GCFM Judges Council will hold design workshops in two locations this year: St. Mary’s Parish House in Falmouth and the Viles House in Augusta. GCFM members may register to participate in one or all of the workshops. Classes will be 10 a.m.- noon. \nWorkshops will begin in June. Each participant will need to bring: their own plant material (cut branches\, perennials\, annuals\, etc.)\, hand pruners or clippers\, a container (vase\, pin holder\, kenzan\, Oasis\, chicken wire\, floral tape\, etc. Class 1 will cover selecting and conditioning plant material\, choosing appropriate containers and mechanics. Class 2 will cover the principals of design. Class 3 will cover drying plant material. Class 4 will cover using accessories. At the end of each class\, a flower show judge will show a sample of the design to be discussed and made in the next month’s class. \nPlease print the form below and check the box(es) next to the workshop(s) you want.  Keep a copy for your records. Cut off the registration form and send it with a check payable to Judges Council GCFM c/o Linda Frinsko\, JC Treasurer\, 92 Little Acres Dr.\, Cumberland\, ME  04021.  Cost is $10 per class or the series of four classes for $35.  Once your check is received\, you will receive an acknowledgement email with additional information.  Online registration is not available for these workshops.  Class sizes are limited\, deadline for applications is May 31\, 2025. \nPlease note that classes at the Falmouth Library are handicapped accessible while classes at the Viles House will be held in the carriage house which is not as easily accessible. \nJudges Council Design Workshops 2025 Registration Form URL:https://www.mainegardenclubs.org/event/judges-council-design-class-parallel-design/ LOCATION:St. Mary’s Parish House\, 43 Foreside Road\, Falmouth\, ME\, 04105\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T184929 CREATED:20250607T152553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T152553Z UID:2471-1755165600-1755172800@www.mainegardenclubs.org SUMMARY:Judges Council Design Class - Parallel Design DESCRIPTION:The GCFM Judges Council will hold design workshops in two locations this year: St. Mary’s Parish House in Falmouth and the Viles House in Augusta. GCFM members may register to participate in one or all of the workshops. Classes will be 10 a.m.- noon. \nWorkshops will begin in June. Each participant will need to bring: their own plant material (cut branches\, perennials\, annuals\, etc.)\, hand pruners or clippers\, a container (vase\, pin holder\, kenzan\, Oasis\, chicken wire\, floral tape\, etc. Class 1 will cover selecting and conditioning plant material\, choosing appropriate containers and mechanics. Class 2 will cover the principals of design. Class 3 will cover drying plant material. Class 4 will cover using accessories. At the end of each class\, a flower show judge will show a sample of the design to be discussed and made in the next month’s class. \nPlease print the form below and check the box(es) next to the workshop(s) you want.  Keep a copy for your records. Cut off the registration form and send it with a check payable to Judges Council GCFM c/o Linda Frinsko\, JC Treasurer\, 92 Little Acres Dr.\, Cumberland\, ME  04021.  Cost is $10 per class or the series of four classes for $35.  Once your check is received\, you will receive an acknowledgement email with additional information.  Online registration is not available for these workshops.  Class sizes are limited\, deadline for applications is May 31\, 2025. \nPlease note that classes at the Falmouth Library are handicapped accessible while classes at the Viles House will be held in the carriage house which is not as easily accessible. \nJudges Council Design Workshops 2025 Registration Form URL:https://www.mainegardenclubs.org/event/judges-council-design-class-parallel-design-2/ LOCATION:Viles House\, 71 Stone Street\, Augusta\, ME\, 04330\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T184929 CREATED:20250607T152713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T152713Z UID:2473-1757584800-1757592000@www.mainegardenclubs.org SUMMARY:Judges Council Design Class - Small/Petite Design DESCRIPTION:The GCFM Judges Council will hold design workshops in two locations this year: St. Mary’s Parish House in Falmouth and the Viles House in Augusta. GCFM members may register to participate in one or all of the workshops. Classes will be 10 a.m.- noon. \nWorkshops will begin in June. Each participant will need to bring: their own plant material (cut branches\, perennials\, annuals\, etc.)\, hand pruners or clippers\, a container (vase\, pin holder\, kenzan\, Oasis\, chicken wire\, floral tape\, etc. Class 1 will cover selecting and conditioning plant material\, choosing appropriate containers and mechanics. Class 2 will cover the principals of design. Class 3 will cover drying plant material. Class 4 will cover using accessories. At the end of each class\, a flower show judge will show a sample of the design to be discussed and made in the next month’s class. \nPlease print the form below and check the box(es) next to the workshop(s) you want.  Keep a copy for your records. Cut off the registration form and send it with a check payable to Judges Council GCFM c/o Linda Frinsko\, JC Treasurer\, 92 Little Acres Dr.\, Cumberland\, ME  04021.  Cost is $10 per class or the series of four classes for $35.  Once your check is received\, you will receive an acknowledgement email with additional information.  Online registration is not available for these workshops.  Class sizes are limited\, deadline for applications is May 31\, 2025. \nPlease note that classes at the Falmouth Library are handicapped accessible while classes at the Viles House will be held in the carriage house which is not as easily accessible. \nJudges Council Design Workshops 2025 Registration Form URL:https://www.mainegardenclubs.org/event/judges-council-design-class-small-petite-design-2/ LOCATION:Viles House\, 71 Stone Street\, Augusta\, ME\, 04330\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T184929 CREATED:20250904T050243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T050224Z UID:2549-1757926800-1757937600@www.mainegardenclubs.org SUMMARY:Presidents' Orientation/Awards Workshop DESCRIPTION:An informative workshop for Club Presidents and Awards Chairs.  Learn from the experts about our website\, member resources\, president’s responsibilities\, and how to apply for those awards from GCFM\, NEGC\, and NGC.  Karen Rea (GCFM Awards Chair)\, Judy Stallworth\, and Suzanne Bushnell will be on hand to help guide our workshop. \nRSVP to Becky Gallery no later than Sept. 12th – bgalleryme@comcast.net \nNOTE:  A second workshop is scheduled for Sept. 22nd in Falmouth\, if you’re unable to make this date or would like a closer venue.  See that listing on the calendar for all details. URL:https://www.mainegardenclubs.org/event/presidents-orientation-awards-workshop/ LOCATION:Redington Museum\, 62 Silver St.\, Waterville\, ME\, 04901\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T184929 CREATED:20250905T045923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T050040Z UID:2556-1758531600-1758542400@www.mainegardenclubs.org SUMMARY:Presidents' Orientation/Awards Workshop DESCRIPTION:An informative workshop for Club Presidents and Awards Chairs. Learn from the experts about our website\, member resources\, president’s responsibilities\, and how to apply for those awards from GCFM\, NEGC\, and NGC. Karen Rea (GCFM Awards Chair)\, Judy Stallworth\, and Suzanne Bushnell will be on hand to help guide our workshop. \nRSVP to Becky Gallery no later than Sept. 12th – bgalleryme@comcast.net URL:https://www.mainegardenclubs.org/event/presidents-orientation-awards-workshop-2/ LOCATION:St. Mary’s Church\, 43 Foreside Rd.\, Falmouth\, ME\, 04105\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251014 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251016 DTSTAMP:20260619T184929 CREATED:20230306T055121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T043718Z UID:1453-1760400000-1760572799@www.mainegardenclubs.org SUMMARY:New England Garden Clubs 2025 Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:The 9th Annual Meeting of the New England Garden Clubs will be held in Rocky Hill\, Connecticut. \n“We Grow Gardens & Gardeners” \nFor more details and online registration click here:  NE Garden Clubs Annual Meeting Registration URL:https://www.mainegardenclubs.org/event/new-england-garden-clubs-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:Sheraton Hartford South Hotel\, 100 Capitol Blvd.\, Rocky Hill\, CT\, 06067\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T150000 DTSTAMP:20260619T184929 CREATED:20230116T235545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T145740Z UID:1359-1761121800-1761145200@www.mainegardenclubs.org SUMMARY:GCFM Fall Conference DESCRIPTION:FALL CONFERENCE 2025 \nYou are cordially invited to\nThe Garden Club Federation of Maine 94th Fall Conference\nWednesday\, October 22\, 2025\,\nSnow Pond Center for the Arts\, 8 Goldenrod Lane\, Sidney\, ME \n  \n  \nSchedule:\n8:30 am – Registration\, Coffee\, Exhibits\, Shopping \n9:15 am – Welcome – Becky Gallery\, GCFM President \n9:20 am – GCFM Business Meeting – Part I \n10:45 am – Break/Refreshments & Shopping \n  \n \n11 am – PROGRAM:  Invasive Insects & Other Small Critters\nGary Fish\, Maine Horticulturist \nA native of Farmington\, Maine\, Gary has been a Maine Horticulturist since 2015\, working in the Maine Natural Areas Program in Augusta. Prior to that\, he was Manager of Pesticide Programs for the Board of Pesticide Controls. He will share his knowledge and experiences with bugs and Maine’s horticulture with us. \n  \n  \n~~~~~~ \n12 pm – LUNCH – Taco Bar Lunch Buffet\nAt The Lodge \n~~~~~~ \n  \n1 pm – PROGRAM:  Creating Seasonal Arrangements\nSabrina Warner \nSabrina Warner is a lifelong gardener and observer of the natural world. Many know her for her eclectic flower arrangements which always include the unexpected.  She loves to share what she sees and how to present them for display. Guaranteed to give you new insights as you gather your materials and create your own designs! \n  \n  \n  \n2 pm – GCFM Business Meeting – Part II \n3 pm – Adjournment \n  \nCost:  $45/GCFM Member \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED IN ADVANCE BY OCT. 15th.\nYou may register online and pay by credit card or PayPal OR by mail and pay by check. \nTO PAY BY MAIL\, PLEASE PRINT THIS FORM:  2025 GCFM Fall Conference Printable Registration Form \nTO REGISTER ONLINE\, PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW…\n \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n\n\n \n \n 2025 Fall Conference\n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Phone Number*Email Address*\n \n This field is hidden when viewing the formDate\n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Registration Fee*\n \n \n Member $45\n \n \n \n Non-member $50\n Late Registration Fee After 5/28/26*\n \n \n Member $55\n \n \n \n Non-member $55\n Club*District*Membership*\n \n Past GCFM President\n \n \n Current Club President\n \n \n District Director\n \n \n GCFM Board Member\n \n \n National Life Member\n \n \n State Life Member\n \n \n None of the Above Apply\n Total\n \n Payment Method*PayPal Checkout\n MasterCardVisaSupported Credit Cards: MasterCard\, Visa\n \n Card Number\n \n \n \n Expiration Date\n \n \n  \n Security Code\n \n \n \n Cardholder Name\n This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google\n Privacy Policy and\n Terms of Service apply.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.mainegardenclubs.org/event/gcfm-fall-conference/ LOCATION:Snow Pond Center for the Arts\, 8 Goldenrod\, Sidney\, ME\, 04330\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T150000 DTSTAMP:20260619T184929 CREATED:20230918T050438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T040408Z UID:1686-1764928800-1765033200@www.mainegardenclubs.org SUMMARY:Boothbay Region Garden Club Annual Holiday Festival & Winter Market DESCRIPTION:Friday\, December 5th\, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.\nSaturday\, December 6th\, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. \nYou’re invited to join members of the Boothbay Region Garden Club for one of the highlights of the Boothbay Harbor holiday season and get a head start on your holiday shopping!  You will find unique\, local\, handcrafted gifts in SIX distinct sections: \n🎁DECK THE HALLS: Holiday floral arrangements\, table décor and unique handcrafted items!\n🎁NATURE’S GIFTS: Unique handmade gifts expressing our love of nature!\n🎁SWEET SHOP: Your favorite baked goods; gift wrapped and ready to go!\n🎁COMFORT AND JOY: Cozy\, charming and whimsical one-of-a-kind gift ideas for the special ones on your holiday list!\n🎁GIFT BASKETS: Enchanting collections of gifts wrapped in beautiful containers!\n🎁TREES & ORNAMENTS: Themed\, fully decorated trees with lights and ornaments and unique\, handmade ornaments! \nNote: Cash or check only\, please.\nProceeds from this Boothbay Harbor tradition support local student education scholarships and the numerous environmental and community projects we undertake to contribute to the natural beauty of this area.\nFor more details visit:  Website URL:https://www.mainegardenclubs.org/event/boothbay-region-garden-club-annual-holiday-festival/ LOCATION:St. Columba’s Episcopal Church\, 32 Emery Lane\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T184929 CREATED:20260105T062155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T035809Z UID:2638-1769509800-1769515200@www.mainegardenclubs.org SUMMARY:Elements of Landscape Design - ZOOM or In-Person DESCRIPTION:The Camden Garden Club\, in collaboration with the Camden Public Library\, invite you to attend their Winter Horticulture Series\, Re-Visioning Your Garden:  Talks About Landscape Design\, Tuesday mornings from Jan. 27th to Feb. 24th.  Attend in person at the Camden Public Library or join via ZOOM.  You must register in advance for in-person or online attendance  CLICK TO REGISTER .   \nTodd Richardson will kick off this series by walking participants through the fundamentals of landscape planning and design. \nTodd Richardson has over three decades of experience in site planning and design. As principal\, he has managed the award-winning firm of Richardson & Associates from its inception. His education includes a Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst\, and a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources and Land Use Planning from the University of Maine. Mr. Richardson has extensive experience in site development and design\, natural resource management planning\, and trails\, recreationals\, and open space planning and design. \nAs an educator\, Mr. Richardson has been recognized for his participatory approach to teaching and was awarded a teaching excellence award from the Radcliffe Institute at Harvard University. Mr. Richardson has taught Landscape Architecture and related courses at Harvard University\, Boston Architectural College\, the University of Massachusetts at Amherst\, Bowdoin College\, and the Rhode Island School of Design. URL:https://www.mainegardenclubs.org/event/elements-of-landscape-design-zoom-or-in-person/ LOCATION:Camden Public Library\, 55 Main St.\, Camden\, ME\, 04843\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T184929 CREATED:20260108T172819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T052402Z UID:2648-1770114600-1770120000@www.mainegardenclubs.org SUMMARY:The Layered Garden - ZOOM Only Presentation DESCRIPTION:The Camden Garden Club\, in collaboration with the Camden Public Library\, invite you to attend their Winter Horticulture Series\, Re-Visioning Your Garden:  Talks About Landscape Design\, Tuesday mornings from Jan. 27th to Feb. 24th.  Attend this presentation via a “Watch Party” at the Camden Town Office or join via ZOOM.  You must register in advance for in-person or online attendance  CLICK TO REGISTER .   \nDavid Culp will show us how to recreate the majestic display of his beloved two-acre Pennsylvania garden\, Brandywine Cottage. He will offer an important lesson in layering—how to choose the correct plants by understanding how they grow and change throughout the seasons\, how to design a layered garden\, and tips on maintaining it. To illustrate how layering works\, David will take you on a virtual tour through each part of his celebrated garden. The lecture culminates with his signature plants for all four seasons. \n\n\nDavid is Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Cavano’s Perennials. He is also the creator of the gardens at Brandywine Cottage in Downingtown\, Pennsylvania\, which are listed in the Smithsonian Institution/Archives of American Gardens. The gardens have been featured on television and in numerous magazine publications. David is the principal of David L. Culp Designs\, owner of the galanthus nursery Brandywine Snowdrops\, and the developer of the Brandywine hybrid strain of hellebores. David has been lecturing about gardens nationwide for over 25 years\, and teaches about growing herbaceous perennials at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square\, Pennsylvania. \n\n\n\n\nDavid is the author of The Layered Garden\, which won a Gold Medal from the Garden Writers Association for Best Overall Book of the Year. His new book\, A Year at Brandywine Cottage: Six Seasons of Beauty\, Bounty and Blooms\, takes the reader further\, detailing how more than 30 years of creating his sensational year-round garden has provided an abundance of joy\, both indoors and out\, whether it’s choosing plants for twelve months of interest\, weaving edibles into the mix\, or bringing the bounty indoors with simple arrangements and homegrown recipes. URL:https://www.mainegardenclubs.org/event/the-layered-garden-zoom-only-presentation/ LOCATION:ME END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T200000 DTSTAMP:20260619T184929 CREATED:20260105T050007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T052456Z UID:2631-1770231600-1770235200@www.mainegardenclubs.org SUMMARY:ZOOM PRESENTATION - Ecological Restoration & Sustainable Landscaping in Midcoast Maine DESCRIPTION:All GCFM members are invited to join a ZOOM presentation by Amy Thomas on Ecological Restoration & Sustainable Landscaping in Midcoast Maine. The program will cover invasive plant removal and habitat restoration.  Amy is a restoration ecologist with a master’s degree in ecological restoration and native rangeland management from Texas A&M.  She’s worked on properties a few square feet to 25\,000 acres\, preserving and enhancing biodiversity for wildlife.  She is a nationally certified Green Infrastructure Practitioner\, Co-Founder and President of Wild Ones Midcoast Maine\, technical advisor for the Camden Garden Club’s native plant garden\, public speaker\, founder and organizer of the Annual Camden Native Plant Sale & Celebration\, serves on the Executive committee and advisory board for the Curtis Island Lighthouse Foundation for island ecology\, and owns Keystone Native Habitat & Landscape.  Her former property has been featured on PBS TV and YouTube\, and she is the 2025 winner of the Sustainable Landscape Category\, Green Home + Design Awards Presented by Green & Healthy Maine HOMES magazine\, for a recent client collaboration in Camden.  She considers it a privilege and honor to live and play in the wilds of Midcoast Maine. \nThere is no cost for this presentation\, however\, registration is required to obtain the ZOOM link for the program.  RSVP to Leslie Spieth (President’s Project Chair) at lespieth97@gmail.com with your name\, garden club\, and email address.  Registration deadline for this program is February 1st. \n  URL:https://www.mainegardenclubs.org/event/zoom-presentation-ecological-restoration-sustainable-landscaping-in-midcoast-maine/ LOCATION:ME END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T184929 CREATED:20260126T060129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T062309Z UID:2707-1770458400-1770465600@www.mainegardenclubs.org SUMMARY:Evergreen Garden Club FREE Community Seed Swap DESCRIPTION:The Evergreen Garden Club is celebrating their 70th Anniversary Year and invites the community to join them in sharing island and garden club memories\, as well as free refreshments\, seeds\, and books. They’ll be providing free plant pots from their Plant Pot Reclamation Program.  Come share gardening tips and tricks with friends and neighbors. Helpful seed starting handouts will be available as well as info about the club’s history. URL:https://www.mainegardenclubs.org/event/evergreen-garden-club-free-community-seed-swap/ LOCATION:Deer Isle Town Hall\, 70 Church Street\, Deer Isle\, ME\, 04627\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T184929 CREATED:20260108T174452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T062346Z UID:2651-1770719400-1770724800@www.mainegardenclubs.org SUMMARY:Using Hardscape - ZOOM or In-Person DESCRIPTION:The Camden Garden Club\, in collaboration with the Camden Public Library\, invite you to attend their Winter Horticulture Series\, Re-Visioning Your Garden: Talks About Landscape Design\, Tuesday mornings from Jan. 27th to Feb. 24th. Attend in person at the Camden Public Library or join via ZOOM. You must register in advance for in-person or online attendance CLICK TO REGISTER . \nEmma Kelly will talk about how to use hardscape to complement and enhance the natural beauty of our yards. Emma’s work is driven by a joyful embrace of the design process – from site investigation to team collaboration\, from sketch exploration to successful implementation. She’s a fierce advocate for place-specific design and team-built success. Emma’s projects find her interacting with complex networks of design and engineering professionals\, local craftsmen\, and regionally-sourced materials. Emma sees her role as steering a creative conversation with clients and properties to building unique landscapes that fit unique goals. Practicing primarily in Maine and focusing on residential landscapes\, Emma believes deeply in the power of place-making: the ability to shape the spaces around us into crucibles for future meaning and memories. \nIn her first 10 years of professional practice\, Emma honed her technical and managerial skills on large-scale environmental-\, public-\, and institutionally-focused projects throughout the US with Hargreaves Associates\, and moved to more intimately scaled regionally-sensitive and context-specific design working with Richardson & Associates. In 2013\, Emma formed Emma Kelly Landscape LLC as an exciting new outlet for her passion and her recent work can be seen in publications such as Maine Home & Design and the Boston Globe Magazine. Even more recently\, Emma launched ColLab\, a collaborating laboratory of five independent\, women-owned landscape architecture practices working on projects throughout the Northeast.  As a founding principal of this groundbreaking new organization\, Emma is eager to capture the synergy of working with stellar peers who can drive the creative focus of projects further and support even more complex and far-reaching project needs. \nEmma received her master’s degree in Landscape Architecture\, with distinction\, from the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University\, as well as her undergraduate degree in Cultural Anthropology and Religion. She has shared her love of design and the design process through studio instructor\, visiting critic\, and design jury roles at design and horticultural programs from Harvard’s Graduate School of Design to Southern Maine Community College. URL:https://www.mainegardenclubs.org/event/using-hardscape-zoom-or-in-person/ LOCATION:Camden Public Library\, 55 Main St.\, Camden\, ME\, 04843\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T184929 CREATED:20260108T192743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T221628Z UID:2655-1771324200-1771329600@www.mainegardenclubs.org SUMMARY:Choosing The Right Plants - ZOOM or In-Person DESCRIPTION:The Camden Garden Club\, in collaboration with the Camden Public Library\, invite you to attend their Winter Horticulture Series\, Re-Visioning Your Garden: Talks About Landscape Design\, Tuesday mornings from Jan. 27th to Feb. 24th. Attend in person at the Camden Public Library or join via ZOOM. You must register in advance for in-person or online attendance CLICK TO REGISTER . \nA landscape designer and advocate for green infrastructure\, Sharon Turner of Crystal Lake Farm and Nursery will share her insights on designing gardens that are both aesthetically pleasing and environmentally responsible. \nSharon will show participants how to select plants that are best suited for the gardens they are designing. \nThe land that is now Crystal Lake Farm & Nursery has been in Sharon’s family for almost 70 years. In 1955\, when Sharon was 10\, her father purchased a former boys’ camp and the family moved from Connecticut to the old farmhouse on her current property. For the next six years\, Sharon and her family lived the country life\, learning about nature\, raising livestock\, and growing bountiful gardens. In 1961\, the family moved to Brunswick. \nAlthough the farm stayed in the family\, the house and land remained largely unoccupied until 1995 when Sharon’s son Eli built a cabin and moved to the farm. He spent the next five years (and more) restoring the land\, using low-impact methods to manage the woodlands and reclaim open spaces for buildings\, fields\, and gardens. \n\n\n\nIn 2004\, Eli built a cabin for Sharon and the seed for Crystal Lake Farm & Nursery was planted. For the past 20 years\, mother and son have worked together to build their business and act as stewards of this small piece of Maine. \n  URL:https://www.mainegardenclubs.org/event/choosing-the-right-plants-zoom-or-in-person/ LOCATION:Camden Public Library\, 55 Main St.\, Camden\, ME\, 04843\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T184929 CREATED:20260108T193759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T181423Z UID:2660-1771929000-1771934400@www.mainegardenclubs.org SUMMARY:Embracing the Organic Process of Design - ZOOM or In-Person DESCRIPTION:The Camden Garden Club\, in collaboration with the Camden Public Library\, invite you to attend their Winter Horticulture Series\, Re-Visioning Your Garden: Talks About Landscape Design\, Tuesday mornings from Jan. 27th to Feb. 24th. Attend in person at the Camden Public Library or join via ZOOM. You must register in advance for in-person or online attendance CLICK TO REGISTER . \nIrene Barber is the principal of Greenscapes Design\, LLC\, and designs gardens that create vibrant\, landscaped ecosystems that actively support clean water and air\, biodiversity\, and healthy soils. Irene will give participants tips and strategies about what to do if and when things don’t go as planned in the process of re-visioning their gardens. \nAs an educator\, horticulturalist\, landscape designer\, registered horticultural therapist (HTR)\, and program manager\, Irene focuses on deepening people’s awareness and appreciation of plants and the value they hold in whatever context\, either on a farm\, in a container garden\, on a shoreline embankment\, or in the wild. Until recently\, Irene managed the Adult Education Program at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens where the horticultural emphasis lies in the principles of ecological practices and sustainability in order to achieve maximum resilience\, regeneration\, and biodiversity. \nCurrently\, Barber is the principal of Greenscapes Design LLC\, under which she consults and designs for residential and public settings to produce vibrant\, landscaped ecosystems that actively support clean water and air\, biodiversity\, and healthy soils. URL:https://www.mainegardenclubs.org/event/embracing-the-organic-process-of-design-zoom-or-in-person/ LOCATION:Camden Public Library\, 55 Main St.\, Camden\, ME\, 04843\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T200000 DTSTAMP:20260619T184929 CREATED:20260105T050523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T181447Z UID:2633-1772046000-1772049600@www.mainegardenclubs.org SUMMARY:ZOOM PRESENTATION - Beneficial Insects - Plants and Practices DESCRIPTION:GCFM members are invited to join a ZOOM presentation by Zac Smith-Hess of Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens on “Beneficial Insects-Plants and Practices”. \nWith all the buzz around bees\, it can be easy to overlook other essential pollinators and insects that share our garden spaces. Beetles\, flies\, wasps\, and spiders are just a few of the more hidden beneficial arthropods that may be found in your space. Though pollination is a crucial contribution of these insects\, pollinators form just one level of the garden ecosystem. We can also plant and landscape to create habitats for predators\, reducing the need for chemical pesticides. Together with the charismatic bees and butterflies\, these critters support any managed ecosystem. \nZac Smith-Hess is the entomologist educator at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens and has had a long-term passion for connecting people and places using insects. Since graduating with a degree in zoology in 2014\, he has spent much of his career as a formal and informal educator in zoos\, gardens\, and parks. Zac manages the Learning Apiary’s honeybee hives and co-manages the Native Butterfly & Moth House\, where he engages thousands of Gardens visitors every summer or\, as he likes to say\, just talks about bugs. \nThere is no cost for this presentation\, however\, registration is required to obtain the ZOOM link for the program.  RSVP to Leslie Spieth (President’s Project Chair) at lespieth97@gmail.com with your name\, garden club\, and email address.  Registration deadline for this program is February 23rd. URL:https://www.mainegardenclubs.org/event/zoom-presentation-beneficial-insects-plants-and-practices/ LOCATION:ME END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T173000 DTSTAMP:20260619T184929 CREATED:20260218T222710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T222710Z UID:2732-1772467200-1772472600@www.mainegardenclubs.org SUMMARY:GCFM Board of Directors Meeting via ZOOM DESCRIPTION:All board members will receive the agenda and a link to the Zoom meeting via email prior to the meeting. URL:https://www.mainegardenclubs.org/event/gcfm-board-of-directors-meeting-via-zoom/ LOCATION:ME END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260401 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260402 DTSTAMP:20260619T184929 CREATED:20230306T060342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T050612Z UID:1460-1775001600-1775087999@www.mainegardenclubs.org SUMMARY:GCFM Awards DEADLINE! DESCRIPTION:See the AWARDS section of the website for information on all of the awards available.  Get your club recognized for all of the wonderful things you do throughout the year! URL:https://www.mainegardenclubs.org/event/gcfm-awards-deadline/ LOCATION:ME END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T150000 DTSTAMP:20260619T184929 CREATED:20221229T064047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T062200Z UID:1316-1775639700-1775660400@www.mainegardenclubs.org SUMMARY:Stroudwater District Meeting DESCRIPTION:Stroudwater District Clubs are invited to enjoy their 2026 District Meeting\, “250 Years of Gardening”\, hosted by Longfellow and Osewantha Garden Clubs.  The morning program will feature Sydney Raftery\, Park Ranger for the City of South Portland\, speaking on The History of Parks and Environmentalism.  After lunch\, Grace Frost\, of Highland Farm & Market in Scarborough\, will create special floral designs.  More detailed info can be found on the registration form. \nThe fee is $35.00 and registration deadline is March 18th.  Click here for a printable\, mail-in registration form. Stroudwater District Annual Meeting 2026 Registration Form URL:https://www.mainegardenclubs.org/event/stroudwater-district-meeting/ LOCATION:Purpoodock Club\, 30 Spurwink Avenue\, Cape Elizabeth\, 04107\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T150000 DTSTAMP:20260619T184929 CREATED:20230116T232859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T165629Z UID:1350-1777887000-1777906800@www.mainegardenclubs.org SUMMARY:Medomak District Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Boothbay Garden Club invites clubs from the Medomak District to their Annual District Meeting at the Bigelow Laboratories for Ocean Sciences in East Boothbay\, on Monday\, May 4th. The speaker will be Catherine Mitchell\, who will speak about studying phytoplankton using ocean color satellites.  Phytoplankton\, or\nmicroalgae\, supply about half of the world’s oxygen\, and constitute the base for several food chains.  Although they are outside our usual concept of ‘horticulture’\, they are extremely important and are well deserving of study.  Clubs should mail their attendance roster to Sandy Abernathy\, at sandra0718a@gmail.com\, and collect all registration monies in advance and send by April 18th (to avoid late fee) to the Medomak District Treasurer\, Beth Maxwell\, 10 Union St.\, Wiscasset\, ME  04578. \nSPECIAL BONUS!  Following the meeting\, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens tours will be available at no cost to membership.  Please sign up for the CMBG tour with your registration so we can have a count for them. URL:https://www.mainegardenclubs.org/event/medomak-district-meeting/ LOCATION:Bigelow Laboratories for Ocean Sciences\, 60 Bigelow Drive\, East Boothbay\, 04544\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T130000 DTSTAMP:20260619T184929 CREATED:20230116T233108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T165656Z UID:1352-1778230800-1778245200@www.mainegardenclubs.org SUMMARY:Penobscot District Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Brewer Garden and Bird Club invites members from the Penobscot District to join them for the Annual District Spring Meeting featuring a program on “Bats in Maine”\, with Nathanial Austin of Fields Pond Audubon Center.  A business meeting will precede the program and lunch will follow. \nMore info can be found on the printable/shareable invitation below.  All registrations are due by May 1st (one list and check per club\, please). \n  \nINVITATION TO PRINT FOR YOUR CLUBS: \nPenobscot District Spring Meeting 2026 \n  URL:https://www.mainegardenclubs.org/event/penobscot-district-meeting/ LOCATION:Penobscot County Conservation Club\, 570 North Main Street\, Brewer\, 04412\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T173000 DTSTAMP:20260619T184929 CREATED:20260504T044525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T044525Z UID:2818-1778515200-1778520600@www.mainegardenclubs.org SUMMARY:GCFM Board of Directors Meeting via ZOOM DESCRIPTION:Agenda and Zoom link will be sent to all board members in advance via email. URL:https://www.mainegardenclubs.org/event/gcfm-board-of-directors-meeting-via-zoom-2/ LOCATION:ME END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR