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:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T141500 DTSTAMP:20260619T091514 CREATED:20231106T043451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241207T164324Z UID:1731-1733391000-1733408100@www.mainegardenclubs.org SUMMARY:Holiday Social at The Blaine House DESCRIPTION:The Kennebec Valley Garden Club invites you to the Blaine House for the Annual Holiday Social!\nThis year’s theme is “Winter Fun in Maine”. \nDue to space limitations\, you must email for reservations in advance and choose one of 3 times:  (9:30 a.m.\, 11 a.m.\, or 1:30 p.m.)               Email Shelly Hanson at shellyhans21@aol.com\nPlease indicate time preferred\, full name\, email\, and phone number. \nAll donations benefit the Kennebec Valley Garden Club Barrows Scholarship Fund \nPLEASE NOTE:  There is limited availability for the 11 a.m. session. URL:https://www.mainegardenclubs.org/event/holiday-social-at-the-blaine-house/ LOCATION:Blaine House\, 192 State St.\, Augusta\, ME\, 04330\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T160000 DTSTAMP:20260619T091514 CREATED:20240820T044022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241207T164400Z UID:2078-1732111200-1732118400@www.mainegardenclubs.org SUMMARY:GCFM Seed Saving Workshop DESCRIPTION:Seed Saving Workshop in Conjunction with The Wild Seed Project\n\nThe GCFM invites members to a Seed Saving Workshop in conjunction with the Wild Seed Project at the Viles Arboretum in Augusta.  Participants will collect seeds from plants in the Arboretum and then learn the proper way to plant and overwinter them.  Each participant will go home with the seeds they have planted.  Registration in advance is requested.  Cost for the program is $20.  Please note that this is a MEMBERS ONLY event.  Not a member of a club?  Go to our Join a Club page and find a club near you!\nThis is the perfect way to learn how to collect and cultivate seeds from your own garden!\n\nIF YOU PREFER TO REGISTER BY MAIL AND SEND A CHECK\,\nPLEASE CLICK ON THE PRINTABLE FORM BELOW:\nSeed Saving Workshop Printable Registration Form \nRegistration deadline was November 18th. URL:https://www.mainegardenclubs.org/event/gcfm-seed-saving-workshop/ LOCATION:Viles Arboretum\, 153 Hospital St.\, Augusta\, ME\, 04330\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T160000 DTSTAMP:20260619T091514 CREATED:20240219T040455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T195237Z UID:1825-1728464400-1728576000@www.mainegardenclubs.org SUMMARY:Landscape Design School ~ Course 2 DESCRIPTION:GCFM Landscape Design School\, Course 2\, will be held in person in Falmouth\, with a Zoom link available for those who wish to attend virtually.  The test will be administered online on Oct. 11th.  All information on the curriculum can be found on the information sheet attached below. \nYou may register online below and pay with a credit card or PayPal OR you may download the attached pdf registration form\, print\, and mail your check\, payable to the GCFM\, to:  Nancy Atwell\, 21 Scott Dyer Road\, Cape Elizabeth\, ME  04107. Registration Deadline is Sept. 27th. \nAny questions should be sent to Harriet Robinson at harrietlewisrobinson@gmail.com. \nInfo Sheet – LDS Course 2 2024 Maine \nReg Form course 2 2024 \n\n\n \n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Preferred Phone*Address* \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n RegionLocal Garden ClubState Garden ClubIn Person or on Zoom?*\n \n \n In Person\n \n \n \n On Zoom\n If refreshing (consultant in good standing)\n \n Check here\n If you are planning to take the test (student)\n \n Check here\n Permitted Equipment*\n \n \n Desktop computer\n \n \n \n Laptop computer\n \n \n \n Tablet\n \n \n \n iPad\n Operating system**\n \n \n Microsoft\n \n \n \n Windows\n \n \n \n Apple MacOS\n \n \n \n Apple iOS on iPad\n \n \n \n Android on Tablet\n *Meets Zoom.com System Requirements \nSmartphones not permimitted unless it’s for “Hotspot” connectvity (Zoom 5.4 or higher) Tuition*\n \n \n $90.00 - Members of Garden Club Federation of Maine clubs\n \n \n \n $100.00 - Members of non- Maine clubs affiliated with NGC\n \n \n \n $110.00 - Non-members. No refunds after Oct. 2\, 2024\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. URL:https://www.mainegardenclubs.org/event/landscape-design-school-course-2/ LOCATION:St. Mary’s Church\, 43 Foreside Rd.\, Falmouth\, ME\, 04105\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T150000 DTSTAMP:20260619T091515 CREATED:20240521T164505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T042926Z UID:1990-1723024800-1723042800@www.mainegardenclubs.org SUMMARY:Open Garden Day 2024 DESCRIPTION:GCFM members from around the state are invited to Open Garden Day for 2024 (yes\, just one day this year!).  Two Cape Elizabeth gardens\, owned by club members\, will be open for you to browse and enjoy from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  As in past years\, attendees should bring their own lunches and beverages\, plus a chair.  Dress casually and appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable shoes/sneakers for walking.  There will be registration tables at both gardens where you will receive name badges and information about the day’s events.   Members may bring their non-member friends\, but non-members need to accompany a member to attend.  There is a suggested donation of $10 for the day.  Both gardens are accessible to able bodied members\, however\, wheelchairs and wheeled walkers would be a problem and there are steep steps at points in the Zimmerman gardens.  There will be GCFM directional signs starting in the center of Cape Elizabeth (beginning at the town hall on Route 77).  Note that you may visit either garden first. \n  \nFEATURED GARDENS\nDebbie and Jim Schulz reside at 4 Winding Way.  They are working to renovate their gardens by planting natives.  They are reducing their lawn and experimenting with native plants as foundation plantings as well.  Recently they added a couple of mini meadows\, a native grass border\, and a winter interest border with mostly native plants.  A small wildlife pond has also been added.  The couple does their own gardening and has a more casual approach to weeds and leaves.  They raise many of their native plants from seed and will be glad to show their seedlings. \nJanie and Barry Zimmerman live at 4 Hunts Point Rd.  They also have a large lot\, large house and garage\, and have large gardens on both side borders of their lot.  The backyard has some gardens\, but the ocean comes up to the lot edge\, which cuts down on garden space\, and the backyard is quite shady.  After attending a Cape Elizabeth Garden Club program on planting veggies in flower gardens\, Janie wants to plant vegetables in their front gardens this year because that is the sunny side of their lot (you can see their progress!). \n  \nPROGRAMS FOR THE DAY\n11 A.M..in the SCHULZ GARDEN\nAndrew Tufts from Maine Audubon will present “Bringing Nature Home to Maine”.  Andrew is the Bringing Nature Home Manager at Maine Audubon\, dedicated to restoring and rebuilding Maine’s natural biodiversity by growing\, distributing and planting the native wildflowers\, shrubs and trees that support the widest array of wildlife.  Originally from Topsham\, Maine\, Andrew has a deep\nappreciation for the outdoors.  With a background in landscape architecture\, he has diverse experience\, from owning a gardening business to working in city planning and landscape design. Outside of work\, Andrew enjoys travel\, cycling and outdoor activities.  He currently resides in Portland\, Maine\, with his wife Anna and daughter Annika.  Andrew’s presentation should take about an hour. \n1 P.M. in the ZIMMERMAN GARDEN\nFollowing an hour’s lunch break\, two GCFM members will use garden flowers and various containers to make floral arrangements that will be given away at the end of their program.  Sabrina Warner\, a well-known flower arranger who is a St. Mary’s Garden Club member\, will join Molly Foster\, a National Garden Clubs Master Flower Show Judge and member of Camden Garden Club\, and the two will discuss flowers – how to grow them\, what to cut and what not to cut\, how to arrange them\, and so on.  Their presentation will also take about an hour and will include time for questions. \nNOTE:  NO PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.  EVENT IS OPEN TO GCFM MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS ONLY. URL:https://www.mainegardenclubs.org/event/open-garden-day-2024/ LOCATION:Schulz Garden\, 4 Winding Way\, Cape Elizabeth\, ME\, 04107\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240729T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240729T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T091515 CREATED:20240204T061557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240204T061557Z UID:1810-1722247200-1722254400@www.mainegardenclubs.org SUMMARY:GCFM Judges Council & Landscape Design Council ~ Tina's Daylilies Visit DESCRIPTION:GCFM Judges Council and Landscape Design Council are invited to visit Tina’s Daylilies in Jefferson.\nNOTE: This event is not open to the general membership. URL:https://www.mainegardenclubs.org/event/gcfm-judges-council-landscape-design-council-tinas-daylilies-visit/ LOCATION:Tina’s Daylilies\, 10 East Pond Road\, Jefferson\, ME\, 04348\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T160000 DTSTAMP:20260619T091515 CREATED:20240429T051234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240805T161144Z UID:1951-1722074400-1722096000@www.mainegardenclubs.org SUMMARY:Seal Harbor Open Garden Day DESCRIPTION:The Garden Club of Mt. Desert invites you to tour six private gardens in beautiful Seal Harbor on Saturday\, July 27th\, rain or shine.  Full descriptions of the gardens can be found on their website.  Tickets go on sale May 1st online.  All proceeds from Open Garden Day are donated to not-for-profit organizations on Mount Desert Island and elsewhere that promote horticulture and/or conservation. \n  URL:https://www.mainegardenclubs.org/event/seal-harbor-open-garden-day/ LOCATION:Seal Harbor\, ME\, Seal Harbor\, ME\, 04675\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T153000 DTSTAMP:20260619T091515 CREATED:20240606T035117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T035117Z UID:2034-1720873800-1720884600@www.mainegardenclubs.org SUMMARY:New England Camera Club Council Virtual Event 2024 DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join the New England Camera Club Council for a virtual event featuring two exceptional presenters\, Jim Zuckerman and Seth Resnick.  This event will inspire\, elevate\, and enrich your passion for photography. \nJim Zuckerman will present his unique approach to capturing outstanding nature images. Jim will cover birds in flight photography\, using unusual perspectives for wildlife and landscapes\, focus stacking\, camera settings\, dealing with severe cold in winter\, and more. \nJim Zuckerman cuts to the chase and provides concrete measures you can take to transform your picture taking. This is a fresh look at how to improve the way you see photographically. It will have a huge impact on your work. Jim illustrates this program with stunning images\, in a way that is clear and easy to understand. \nSeth Resnick will delve into the heart of creativity and visual storytelling in an engaging and transformative lecture. Prepare to be inspired as Seth challenges conventional thinking\, empowering you to revolutionize your creative process and unlock new artistic perspectives. \nIn this session\, Seth will share his insights on how to enhance creativity\, emphasizing the notion that it’s not merely about what your pictures are of\, but rather what they are about. Seth will inspire attendees to change their thinking and creative process\, empowering them to discover new ways of thinking creatively and achieving their artistic vision. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to unlock the full potential of your creativity! \nFOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER ONLINE\, GO TO:  https://necccphotoconference.org/ URL:https://www.mainegardenclubs.org/event/new-england-camera-club-council-virtual-event-2024/ LOCATION:ME END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T110000 DTSTAMP:20260619T091515 CREATED:20230418T045333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T170845Z UID:1524-1717228800-1717239600@www.mainegardenclubs.org SUMMARY:Scarborough Garden Club Annual Plant Sale DESCRIPTION:This annual plant sale will feature locally grown perennials\, native plants\, shrubs and a Green Elephant Table with lots of treasures! URL:https://www.mainegardenclubs.org/event/scarborough-garden-club-annual-plant-sale/ LOCATION:Hunnewell House\, 81 Black Point Road\, Scarborough\, ME\, 04074\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T140000 DTSTAMP:20260619T091515 CREATED:20230430T055337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T182618Z UID:1545-1716627600-1716645600@www.mainegardenclubs.org SUMMARY:Sebasticook Garden Club Plant Sale DESCRIPTION:The gardeners in the Sebasticook Club will be selling annuals\, perennials\, and houseplants\, along with baked goods and a tag sale. The Garden Gate in Corinna will also have some vegetable and flower seedlings for sale. Spend your Memorial Day weekend planting after a trip to this great annual sale! URL:https://www.mainegardenclubs.org/event/sebasticook-garden-club-plant-sale/ LOCATION:Bear’s One Stop\, 80 Moosehead Trail\, Newport\, ME\, 04953\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T110000 DTSTAMP:20260619T091515 CREATED:20230430T054507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T160241Z UID:1542-1716022800-1716030000@www.mainegardenclubs.org SUMMARY:Longfellow Garden Club Plant Sale DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this annual sale if you’re in the Portland area!  Annuals\, perennials\, vegetable seedlings and more from members’ gardens and the Longfellow Garden in Portland.  Plus\, you’ll find baked goods and garden tools and accessories! \n  \n  URL:https://www.mainegardenclubs.org/event/longfellow-garden-club-plant-sale/ LOCATION:Woodfords Congregational Church\, 202 Woodford St.\, Portland\, ME\, 04103\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240831 DTSTAMP:20260619T091515 CREATED:20240603T170459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T170725Z UID:2007-1714521600-1725062399@www.mainegardenclubs.org SUMMARY:New England Garden Clubs 2024 Photo Contest DESCRIPTION:GCFM members are eligible to enter the New England Garden Clubs’ annual photo contest!  This year’s theme is\, “Trees are the Poems that the Earth Writes upon the Sky” – Kahlil Gibran. \n \nFor all the details on how to enter and the various entry classes\, go to:  New England Garden Clubs Photo Contest Entry .  The deadline for entries is August 30\, 2024. URL:https://www.mainegardenclubs.org/event/new-england-garden-clubs-2024-photo-contest/ LOCATION:ME END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T133000 DTSTAMP:20260619T091515 CREATED:20221229T063918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T011002Z UID:1313-1712827800-1712842200@www.mainegardenclubs.org SUMMARY:Piscataqua District Meeting DESCRIPTION:Piscataqua District clubs will meet at Green Acre Conference Center in Eliot. Kelly Orzel will speak about Creating a Cottage Garden. Check with your club presidents for registration info. URL:https://www.mainegardenclubs.org/event/piscataqua-district-meeting/ LOCATION:Green Acre Conference Center\, 61 Green Acre Drive\, Eliot\, 03903\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240401 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240501 DTSTAMP:20260619T091515 CREATED:20240326T045829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T040845Z UID:1894-1711929600-1714521599@www.mainegardenclubs.org SUMMARY:April is Plant America Month! DESCRIPTION:PLANT AMERICA MONTH incorporates the celebration of Arbor Day\, which falls on the last Friday of April\, and Earth Day which falls on April 22nd annually.  PLANT AMERICA began in 2017 under the leadership of former NGC President Nancy Hargroves.  NGC’s focus on\ncommunity centered projects and efforts brings life to PLANT AMERICA. \nPLANT AMERICA encourages NGC’s mission to promote the love of gardening\, floral design\, civic and environmental responsibility.  PLANT AMERICA projects enhance public areas\, honor our veterans with Blue Star landscaping projects\, educate children and adults about the joys of gardening\, and create pride through local\, city\, and county projects. \n\nPLANT AMERICA Community Grants are available to member clubs for their projects. \nPLANT AMERICA: “Plant to breathe; Plant to cool down the earth; Plant to heal yourself\, physically and mentally; Plant to regain balance; Plant to live.” ― Noora Ahmed Alsuwaidi \n\n\n  URL:https://www.mainegardenclubs.org/event/april-is-plant-america-month/ LOCATION:ME END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T171500 DTSTAMP:20260619T091515 CREATED:20240219T050119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T050119Z UID:1834-1711553400-1711559700@www.mainegardenclubs.org SUMMARY:McLaughlin Garden Hybrid Lecture Series ~ Gardening in Troughs and the Plants that Thrive in Them DESCRIPTION:Co-sponsored by Foothills Garden Club\, enjoy a presentation by Marianne Dodge of St Mary’s Garden Club. In person attendees are invited to a tea at 3:30pm\, followed by the lecture at 4.\nA Zoom link will be available by contacting garden@mclaughlin.org. Donations are requested. URL:https://www.mainegardenclubs.org/event/mclaughlin-garden-hybrid-lecture-series-gardening-in-troughs-and-the-plants-that-thrive-in-them/ LOCATION:McLaughlin Garden\, 97 Main St.\, South Paris\, ME\, 04281\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T171500 DTSTAMP:20260619T091515 CREATED:20240219T045345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T045345Z UID:1832-1710948600-1710954900@www.mainegardenclubs.org SUMMARY:McLaughlin Garden Hybrid Lecture Series ~ Maine Big Night: Amphibians on the Move DESCRIPTION:Co-sponsored by Foothills Garden Club\, enjoy a presentation by Gregory Leclair\, UMaine PhD student in Ecology and Environmental Science and founder and coordinator of Maine Big Night. In person attendees are invited to a tea at 3:30pm\, followed by the lecture at 4.\nA Zoom link will be available by contacting garden@mclaughlin.org. Donations are requested. URL:https://www.mainegardenclubs.org/event/mclaughlin-garden-hybrid-lecture-series-maine-big-night-amphibians-on-the-move/ LOCATION:McLaughlin Garden\, 97 Main St.\, South Paris\, ME\, 04281\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T193000 DTSTAMP:20260619T091515 CREATED:20240114T052447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T024509Z UID:1790-1710873000-1710876600@www.mainegardenclubs.org SUMMARY:Lawns Into Meadows: Growing a Regenerative Landscape ~ With Owen Wormser DESCRIPTION:Lawns are the largest irrigated ‘crop’ in the country and the adverse impact of their ecological footprint is truly staggering.  Meadows offer the opposite effect\, providing myriad ecological benefits–including ongoing sequestering of carbon and significantly increased biological diversity. Join us for a ZOOM presentation with Owen Wormser.  He will discuss the benefits of native meadows while also explaining how to create thriving meadowscapes\, sharing tips and strategies drawn from research and over 20 years of on-the-ground experience. \n\nGCFM Members – There is no charge for this program\, but YOU MUST REGISTER and provide your email to get the link for the ZOOM presentation.\nNon-GCFM Members – You will need to pay a $10 fee for the link.\n\n\n \n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Member status:*\n \n \n GCFM Club Member\n \n \n \n Non-GCFM Member\n Email or Mobile NumberEmail or Mobile Number of PayPal account being used for paymentGarden ClubDistrictNon-GCFM Member\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n Total\n \n Payment MethodPayPal 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 URL:https://www.mainegardenclubs.org/event/creating-a-meadow-with-owen-wormser/ LOCATION:ME END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T171500 DTSTAMP:20260619T091515 CREATED:20240219T044158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T044158Z UID:1830-1710343800-1710350100@www.mainegardenclubs.org SUMMARY:McLaughlin Garden Hybrid Lecture Series ~ The Miracle of Seeds: A Flower Gardener's Journey DESCRIPTION:Co-sponsored by Foothills Garden Club\, enjoy a presentation by Michelle Cloutier\, owner of Squash Pie Blossom in Norway. In person attendees are invited to a tea at 3:30pm\, followed by the lecture at 4.\nA Zoom link will be available by contacting garden@mclaughlin.org. Donations are requested. URL:https://www.mainegardenclubs.org/event/mclaughlin-garden-hybrid-lecture-series-the-miracle-of-seeds-a-flower-gardeners-journey/ LOCATION:McLaughlin Garden\, 97 Main St.\, South Paris\, ME\, 04281\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T171500 DTSTAMP:20260619T091515 CREATED:20240219T043032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T043032Z UID:1827-1709739000-1709745300@www.mainegardenclubs.org SUMMARY:McLaughlin Garden Hybrid Lecture Series ~ Bird Friendly Maple DESCRIPTION:Co-sponsored by Foothills Garden Club\, enjoy a presentation by Brian and Suzanne Dunham\, owners of Velvet Hollow Sugar Works in Greenwood. In person attendees are invited to a tea at 3:30pm\, followed by the lecture at 4.\nA Zoom link will be available by contacting garden@mclaughlin.org. Donations are requested. URL:https://www.mainegardenclubs.org/event/mclaughlin-garden-hybrid-lecture-series-bird-friendly-maple/ LOCATION:McLaughlin Garden\, 97 Main St.\, South Paris\, ME\, 04281\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T193000 DTSTAMP:20260619T091515 CREATED:20231211T220549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T000821Z UID:1749-1706115600-1706124600@www.mainegardenclubs.org SUMMARY:Homegrown National Park ~ A Talk with Doug Tallamy DESCRIPTION:The Garden Club Federation of Maine and Maine Audubon are partnering to bring Doug Tallamy\, author of Bringing Nature Home\, to Maine gardeners.  Doug has developed a new program called “Homegrown National Parks”\, a unique and quantifiable way of measuring the difference that we can make as gardeners to our pollinators and wildlife.  Tickets are available to watch this presentation from home on Zoom\, or join fellow GCFM members at Gilsland Farm in Falmouth\, for a social hour before sitting down to watch Doug Tallamy Zoom in for a talk and Q&A session. \n\n  \n5-6 p.m. – SOCIAL TIME\n6-7:30 p.m. – ZOOM PRESENTATION\n  \n  \nTICKETS\nMembers (Maine Audubon & Garden Club Federation of Maine):  $5 Virtual only / $10 in person for reception and Zoom \nPublic (Non-members):  $20 for virtual or in-person ticket \nRegistration is being handled by Maine Audubon.  Please use this link to register:  REGISTER HERE URL:https://www.mainegardenclubs.org/event/homegrown-national-park-a-talk-with-doug-tallamy/ LOCATION:Gilsland Farm Audubon Center\, 20 Gilsland Farm Road\, Falmouth\, ME\, 04105\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T200000 DTSTAMP:20260619T091515 CREATED:20231002T050346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T061314Z UID:1695-1699988400-1699992000@www.mainegardenclubs.org SUMMARY:Intro to Awards for All: GCFM\, NER\, & NGC DESCRIPTION:GCFM Awards Co-chairs\, Judith Stallworth and Emily Adler\, will host a Zoom session to help club presidents and awards chairs learn more about the various awards available on the state\, regional\, and national levels and how to apply for them.  This is your chance to ask questions about awards your club may already qualify for or learn about how some of your projects in the coming year can be submitted for consideration.  Wouldn’t it be wonderful to be recognized for all of your hard work?! \nYou MUST register here in advance.  The link for joining the Zoom will be emailed to you prior to November 14th. \n\n \n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Garden Club*Email*\n \n This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google\n Privacy Policy and\n Terms of Service apply. URL:https://www.mainegardenclubs.org/event/intro-to-awards-for-all-gcfm-ner-ngc/ LOCATION:ME END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T143000 DTSTAMP:20260619T091515 CREATED:20231007T215438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231007T215438Z UID:1704-1697545800-1697553000@www.mainegardenclubs.org SUMMARY:The Economics of Bumblebees with Bernd Heinrich DESCRIPTION:YOU’RE INVITED…\n…To a brilliant introduction to insect and plant ecology focusing on the secret lives of one of nature’s most important and adaptive creatures\, bumblebees. Mt. Blue Area Garden Club is honored to welcome its October speaker\, Professor Bernd Heinrich\, who is a renowned research scientist\, well known author\, illustrator\, and UVM professor emeritus. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Bring a friend and come to learn from Dr. Heinrich’s keen and entertaining observations about the wildlife of Western Maine in this lively presentation. \nThe event will be held on October 17th\, at 12:30 p.m.\, at Trinity United Methodist Church on Farmington Falls Road in Farmington. There will be a social half hour prior to the program with light refreshments.  The presentation will begin at 1:00 p.m. \nBernd Heinrich is a professor emeritus in the biology department at the University of Vermont and is the author of a number of books about nature writing and biology. Heinrich has made major contributions to the study of insect physiology and behavior\, as well as bird behavior. In addition to many scientific publications\, Heinrich has written over a dozen highly praised books\, mostly related to his research examining the physiological\, ecological and behavioral adaptations of animals and plants to their physical environments. \nFor more information about this event and the Mt. Blue Area Garden Club\, visit http://www.mtbluegardenclub.org or email mtbluegardenclub@gmail.com. URL:https://www.mainegardenclubs.org/event/the-economics-of-bumblebees-with-bernd-heinrich/ LOCATION:Trinity United Methodist Church\, 612 Farmington Falls Road\, Farmington\, 04938\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Mt. Blue Garden Club":MAILTO:mtbluegardenclub@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T150000 DTSTAMP:20260619T091515 CREATED:20221229T063515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T042514Z UID:1311-1695895200-1695913200@www.mainegardenclubs.org SUMMARY:GCFM Open Garden #3 - Cape Neddick DESCRIPTION:Join GCFM members from across the state for our third and final Open Garden of the year in Cape Neddick. Former GCFM president\, Becky Linney\, is opening her property\, the former Groundnut Hill Nurseries Inc.\, created by her late husband David Linney\, as a wholesale business supplying hardy woody and ornamental plant material for the green industry in Maine and New Hampshire. This former nursery\, established in 1972\, now has fields with mature trees\, shrubs\, perennial plantings\, garden rooms\, and rolling landscapes in harmony with natural and designed granite hardscapes. The newest project is a new parterre garden using granite\, iron architectural salvage\, and crushed stone. \nThe morning session will feature floral design demonstrations by Helene Lewand\, owner of Blackrock Farm in Kennebunkport\, and Dianne Bullock\, past president of the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts. The afternoon speakers will be from the Seacoast Horticultural Society\, organized in 2011 by a group of regional horticultural professionals from NHLA\, NHCLP\, UNH\, NENA\, and MELNA. \nCome rain or shine! Barns on the property will provide cover. A donation of $10 is requested for GCFM. Driving directions will be sent in a reminder email closer to the date.  Bring a chair\, lunch\, and water. Please dress appropriately for walking and exploring the property\, according to the forecast. Bring your boots\, sunscreen\, and insect and tick repellent! Enjoy the day with gardeners from across the state! URL:https://www.mainegardenclubs.org/event/gcfm-open-garden-cape-neddick/ LOCATION:ME END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230923 DTSTAMP:20260619T091515 CREATED:20230116T235325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230116T235325Z UID:1356-1695081600-1695427199@www.mainegardenclubs.org SUMMARY:National Garden Clubs\, Inc. Fall Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:More details to follow. URL:https://www.mainegardenclubs.org/event/national-garden-clubs-inc-fall-board-meeting/ LOCATION:ME END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T130000 DTSTAMP:20260619T091515 CREATED:20230809T033823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230809T035507Z UID:1646-1694853000-1694869200@www.mainegardenclubs.org SUMMARY:Harpswell Garden Club Fall Fest DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to\nThe Harpswell Garden Club’s Fall Fest!\nRain or Shine!\nAttic Treasures Yard Sale\nBake Sale\nMums\nCraft Show\nFor more info:  Website URL:https://www.mainegardenclubs.org/event/harpswell-garden-club-fall-fest/ LOCATION:Centennial Hall\, 936 Harpswell Neck Road\, Harpswell\, ME\, 04079\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230913 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230915 DTSTAMP:20260619T091515 CREATED:20221215T061915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T044631Z UID:1298-1694563200-1694735999@www.mainegardenclubs.org SUMMARY:Landscape Design School DESCRIPTION:NOTE:  Late Registrations Are Being Accepted!\nPlease contact Harriet Robinson to arrange payment (see below).\nGCFM Landscape Design School\, Course 1\, will be held in person in Falmouth\, with a Zoom link available for those who wish to attend virtually.  The test will be administered online on Sept. 15th.  All information on the curriculum can be found on the information sheet attached below. \nYou may register online below OR you may download the attached pdf registration form\, print\, and mail your check\, payable to the GCFM\, to:  Nancy Atwell\, 21 Scott Dyer Road\, Cape Elizabeth\, ME  04107. \nAny questions should be sent to Harriet Robinson at harrietlewisrobinson@gmail.com. \nInformation Sheet for Maine LDS course \nLandscape Design School Registration Form URL:https://www.mainegardenclubs.org/event/landscape-design-school/ LOCATION:St. Mary’s Church\, 43 Foreside Rd.\, Falmouth\, ME\, 04105\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230725T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230725T150000 DTSTAMP:20260619T091515 CREATED:20221229T063127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T162007Z UID:1307-1690279200-1690297200@www.mainegardenclubs.org SUMMARY:GCFM Open Garden #2 - Otisfield DESCRIPTION:Join fellow garden club members from across the state for our second Open Garden of the year at the home of GCFM Past President\, Harriet Robinson in Otisfield. You’ve been teased over the past two years as Harriet detailed her gardening tasks month by month in Maine Grows\, the GCFM members-only horticultural newsletter. Harriet’s garden has been featured in Downeast magazine and Fine Gardening’s “Garden Photo of the Day”.  Harriet is a past winner of the Stella Dearborn Award for the best GCFM gardener.  Her garden is in a rural setting with mountain views and features over 100 daylily cultivars\, along with many other perennials.  She enjoys trying all sorts of plants\, so you’ll see annuals\, vegetables\, and more…plus\, beehives and chicks!  Bring a chair\, bring your lunch\, bring your cameras/phones\, put on your sunscreen\, and enjoy the beautiful gardens! \nBrent McHale\, a horticulturist at Coastal Maine Botanical Garden\, will speak on garden maintenance at 11 a.m.  A flower arranging session on using creative containers titled\, “Oh! Look What I Found.”\, will take place at 1 p.m. with Sabrina Warner of St. Mary’s Garden Club. \nMembers\, please see your email which should be circulated by your club for directions and parking info.  A $10 donation is requested at the entrance to help cover costs. URL:https://www.mainegardenclubs.org/event/gcfm-open-garden-otisfield/ LOCATION:Harriet Robinson Home\, 107 Bow Street\, Otisfield\, ME\, 04270\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230721T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230721T163000 DTSTAMP:20260619T091515 CREATED:20230401T031639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230401T031639Z UID:1499-1689931800-1689957000@www.mainegardenclubs.org SUMMARY:Boothbay Region Garden Club Annual Home & Garden Tour DESCRIPTION:Join the Boothbay Harbor Region Garden Club for their Annual Home & Garden Tour\, “The Sea Around Us”\, on July 21st. This year’s tour features five spectacular and fascinating homes and their surrounding gardens; and one beautiful garden. On the tour are architecturally significant homes with incredible views on Linekin Bay\, the Damariscotta River\, and Southport’s Pratt Island\, a charming home in Sprucewold\, and an 1840 Greek Cape Revival in Boothbay Harbor. \n  \nAdvance tickets ($35/person) can be purchased at the Boothbay Harbor Chamber of Commerce\, 192 Townsend Ave.\, Boothbay\, starting June 1st. Day of the event cost is $40/person. Transportation provided in air conditioned buses. \n  \n  URL:https://www.mainegardenclubs.org/event/boothbay-region-garden-club-annual-home-garden-tour/ LOCATION:Boothbay Harbor Chamber of Commerce\, 192 Townsend Ave.\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T160000 DTSTAMP:20260619T091515 CREATED:20230430T053306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230430T053306Z UID:1538-1689845400-1689868800@www.mainegardenclubs.org SUMMARY:Camden Garden Club's 75th Annual Garden Tour DESCRIPTION:The Tour will take place rain or shine at various gardens throughout Camden and includes a retrospective gardening exhibit\, special events\, and new attractions for ticket holders. \nFrom expansive seaside garden estates to small bungalow side yards\, the Tour aims to spotlight the very best examples of individual gardens in Camden. \nThis year\, six private gardens will be showcased featuring a variety of landscaping\, planting styles\, and architectural structures\, with a modern emphasis on sustainable horticulture and native plantings. \nTickets will include immersive gardenside performances by local award-winning musicians\, local confectionary treats\, flower arranging demonstrations\, the chance to win a painting done en plein air throughout the day by Maine artist Alexandra Perry-Weiss\, and access to a free public month-long retrospective Garden Tour exhibit at the Camden Public Library. \n \n\nTICKET PICKUP\nTickets purchased online ($40/person) will be picked up the day of the event at the Camden Public Landing. The Camden Public Landing is located in downtown Camden on the water in the parking lot in front of the Camden office for the Penobscot Bay Area Chamber of Commerce (2 Public Landing\, Camden) where our ticket pickup table will be set up. More instructions will be provided in advance of the event. URL:https://www.mainegardenclubs.org/event/camden-garden-clubs-75th-annual-garden-tour/ LOCATION:ME END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230715T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230715T160000 DTSTAMP:20260619T091515 CREATED:20230418T044434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T044434Z UID:1518-1689415200-1689436800@www.mainegardenclubs.org SUMMARY:Gardens by the Sea Tour - Bar Harbor DESCRIPTION:The Bar Harbor Garden Club will present a tour of Gardens by the Sea\, rain or shine. Visit six beautiful gardens in Bar Harbor and enjoy stunning borders of colorful perennials and annuals in gardens stretching to the water’s edge. Visitors will see gardens that take advantage of shade with ferns\, mosses\, and groundcover and others that creatively use paths\, walls\, and containers to shape outdoor space. Tickets for $40 are available June 1st at barharborgardenclub.org or $45 at the door. Free parking and shuttle service. Tour headquarters at La Rochelle\, 127 West St.\, home of the Bar Harbor Historical Society barharborhistorical.org. Proceeds support non-profits on Mount Desert Island that protect natural resources\, address food insecurity\, and foster a dedication to horticulture among youth. URL:https://www.mainegardenclubs.org/event/gardens-by-the-sea-tour-bar-harbor/ LOCATION:Bar Harbor Historical Society\, 127 West St.\, Bar Harbor\, ME\, 04609\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230613 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230614 DTSTAMP:20260619T091515 CREATED:20221229T061746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230626T224430Z UID:1302-1686614400-1686700799@www.mainegardenclubs.org SUMMARY:2023 GCFM Convention DESCRIPTION:91st ANNUAL \nGCFM CONVENTION \n“GO NATIVE FOR POLLINATORS”\nTUESDAY\, JUNE 13\, 2023\nNEWAGEN SEASIDE INN\n   60 NEWAGEN COLONY ROAD\nSOUTHPORT\, ME   04576\n207-633-5242\n\n  \nPROGRAM OF EVENTS\nTUESDAY\, JUNE 13\, 2023\n8:00am – 10:00am Registration – Newagen Seaside Inn Foyer\n8:00am – 12:00pm Vendor Sales – outside the front of the Inn\n9:00am – 12:00pm Garden Tour\n9:00am – 2:00pm Silent Auction & Raffle – side room off the Banquet Room\n12:00pm – 1:00pm Buffet Lunch in the Banquet Room\n1:00pm – 2:00pm Speaker: Barbara Murphy “The Power of Public Pollinator Gardens”\n2:30pm – 5:00pm Business Meeting\, Installation\, Awards\n3:00pm Winners of Silent Auction & Raffle posted\n5:00pm Adjourn Convention\nEARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MAY 30\, 2023\nLATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MAY 31\, 2023 – JUNE 9\, 2023\n \nPlease make a copy of your registration for your records.\nNo refunds after the deadline except for exceptional circumstances\nNewagen Seaside Inn Reservations:\nBook your group rate for the Garden Club Federation of Maine\nand mention GCFM to obtain the special convention rate of $199.00 per night\nplus 9% sales tax for Monday and/or Tuesday nights. You may also call 207-633-5242\nto make your reservation. The Inn reservation cutoff date is May 15\, 2023.\nQuestions? Contact Lisa Freeman\, Convention Chair\nconvention@mainegardenclubs.org or phone/text 207-720-0801\n  \nREGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED URL:https://www.mainegardenclubs.org/event/2023-gcfm-convention/ LOCATION:Newagen Seaside Inn\, 60 Newagen Colony Road\, Southport\, ME\, 04576\, United States END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR