Garden Club

St. Mary's Garden Club Plant Sale
2026-05-16 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | St. Mary’s Church, 43 Foreside Rd., Falmouth, ME, 04105, United States
Come to the St. Mary’s Garden Club’s Plant Sale for a great selection of annuals, perennials, dahlias, herbs, and garden accessories. Credit cards will be accepted.

Mt. Blue Area Garden Club Plant Sale
2026-05-16 09:00 - 11:00 | Meetinghouse Park, 139 Main Street, Farmington, ME, 04938, United States
Don’t miss this annual sale featuring lots of perennials, annual seedlings, houseplants, and much more!

Ellen Jackson Memorial Plant Sale
2026-05-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Manchester Grange Hall, 512 Readfield Road, Manchester, ME, 04351, United States
Don’t miss this annual sale featuring a great variety of well-established perennials dug from member’s gardens. To prevent transfer of any pests, all perennials have been cleaned down to their roots and transplanted into quality soil and clean planters. You will also find a substantial selection of annuals from a local greenhouse where all plants are hand seeded; no chemicals or pesticides are used. Also, visit our Garden Art booth for fun, whimsical pieces to brighten up your gardens.
SORRY, no credit cards. Payment can only be taken by cash, check (payable to KVGC), Paypal or Venmo. Proceeds from the plant sale benefit the KV Garden Club’s Barrows Scholarship Fund which provides college financial aid to those in the study of horticulture, conservation, or allied fields.

Central Maine Garden Club Plant Sale
2026-05-16 09:00 - 13:00 | Oakland- Sidney United Methodist Church, 14 West School St., Oakland, ME, 04963, United States
You’re invited to the Central Maine Garden Club’s Plant Sale! Choose from perennials dug from members’ gardens along with some annuals. Cash only, please.

Old York Garden Club Annual Plant Sale
2026-05-30 09:00 - 12:00 | Grant House at Goodrich Park, 200 US Route 1, York, ME, 03909, United States
Come rain or shine to this annual sale featuring perennials, shrubs, herbs and native plants grown locally. Payment accepted by cash, checks and credit cards. This is a very popular event and it’s best to come early! Proceeds benefit community-wide civic beautification, scholarships, community outreach and continuous learning about plants through the club’s monthly speakers and programs. Shoppers are encouraged to bring their own garden carts to carry their plants, although several loaner carts will be available.

Topsham Garden Club Plant Sale
2026-05-30 09:00 - 12:00 | Topsham Municipal Building, 100 Main Street, Topsham, ME, 04086, United States
The Topsham Garden Club will host their annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 30th, at the Topsham Town Hall, 100 Main Street from 9am-12pm; rain or shine! Come shop a wonderful selection of plants for your home and garden! The sale will offer a wide variety of perennials, annuals, houseplants, veggie & herb seedlings, and more! Whether you’re filling garden beds, starting a veggie patch, or adding a few new houseplants to your collection, there will be something for every gardener. In addition, our experienced garden club members love to share their wealth of knowledge and are trained in best practices for sharing plants from their gardens! Bring your friends and neighbors and come celebrate planting season with us! Cash, check, and card accepted. Early shoppers get the best selection!

Veazie Garden Club Plant Sale
2026-05-30 10:00 - 15:00 | 304 Stillwater Avenue Furniture, 304 Stillwater Avenue, Bangor, ME, 04401, United States
The best plants and the best advice come from real gardeners! Shop the Veazie Garden Club’s annual plant sale and score bargains on perennials, annuals, veggie seedlings, herbs, small shrubs…you never know what you’ll find! Plus, gently used gardening tools, supplies, garden decor and more. Enter our raffle to win a beautiful hanging basket from Hutchings Greenhouse, a sweet watering can planter from Ledgewood Gardens, a tote with gardening tools, and more! Plenty of parking and conveniently located between Broadway and the Bangor Mall on Stillwater Ave. (take Howard St. if coming from State St. by EMMC). All proceeds benefit club projects in the community and educational club programs.

Orrington Garden Club Plant Sale
2026-06-06 09:00 - 14:00 | Snow’s Corner Plaza, River Road, Orrington, ME, 04474, United States
Come to the annual plant sale for perennials, annuals, and more! Learn about out our club and how you can get involved to help with community plantings and develop your own green thumb!

Brewer Garden & Bird Club Annual Perennial Plant Sale
2026-06-13 08:30 - 12:00 | Brewer Historical Society, 199 Wilson St., Brewer, ME, 04412, United States
You’re invited to the Brewer Garden & Bird Club’s Annual Perennial Plant Sale! Choose from a wide variety of perennials all dug from members’ gardens.

Questions? Call Carol at 207-989-1083.

GCFM State Life Member Reception
2026-06-16 | Garland Farm, 475 Bay View Dr., Bar Harbor, ME, 04609, United States
State Life Members are invited to kick-off the 94th Annual GCFM Convention at a wine & hors d’oeuvres reception on Tuesday, June 16th, prior to the start of the convention on Wednesday. The reception will be held at Garland Farm in Bar Harbor, the last homestead of renowned landscape architect, Beatrix Farrand.

MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!

NOT A STATE LIFE MEMBER?
There’s time to apply or to honor a club member with a membership. Visit our Lifetime Memberships page for details. All proceeds benefit the GCFM Scholarship Program.

94th Annual GCFM Convention
2026-06-17 - 2026-06-18 | Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Event Center, 119 Eden St., Bar Harbor, ME, 04609, United States
PLEASE NOTE: REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

The St. Croix District
Invites you to
The 94th Annual GCFM Convention
“Gardens at First Light”
June 17th & 18th
Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Event Center
Bar Harbor, Maine

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Tuesday, June 16th

5 – 6:30 p.m.
GCFM LIFE MEMBER RECOGNITION RECEPTION
Hosted by the St. Croix District at the Garland Farm, 475 Bay View Drive, Bar Harbor
Garland Farm is located on Rt. 3, 2.8 miles from the Trenton Bridge on Mount Desert Island.
Please note: No applications for Life Memberships will be accepted at the door.
DEADLINE FOR REGISTERING FOR THIS EVENT IS JUNE 3RD.
For info on becoming a State or National Life Member CLICK HERE

Wednesday, June 17th

8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION – Atlantic Oceanside Event Center 2nd Level

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
RAFFLE, SILENT AUCTION, & VENDORS – Event Center 1st Level & Lawn
GCFM EXHIBITS – Event Center Lobby 2nd Level

9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
GARDEN TOURS (Included with registration fee – see info in booklet) Take a tour of six diverse gardens!
ALTERNATE OPTIONS for those not interested in touring gardens (all included with registration fee except boat tour): 1) Omar’s Beekeeping Program at Terramor Resort, 1453 ME Rt-102 2) Film at Garland Farm about the Dutch garden designer and winner of the Beatrix Farrand Award, Piet Oudolf, and his garden designs 3) Acadian Boat Tours – An onsite business, is offering a preferred rate to all convention registrants. See brochure at registration.
LUNCH – On your own. Hotel check-in starts at 3 p.m.

4 – 5 p.m.
BUTERA THE FLORIST DEMONSTRATION – On the Piazza

Vince Butera, an award-winning wedding florist from Sedgwick, will present a floral demonstration. He has expertise in artistic floral design, destination weddings, and working with clients to fulfill their vision through individualized botanical artistry. He is certified by the American Academy of Floriculture, American Institute of Floral Designers, and Professional Floral Communicators International.

5 – 6 p.m.
PRESIDENTS’ COCKTAIL RECEPTION – At the Willows Mansion at Atlantic Oceanside

6:15 – 7:30 p.m.
DINNER – Event Center 2nd Level

7:30 – 9 p.m.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER – Bill Cullina, “What Do You Mean I’m Not a Perennial?”, a talk on replacing invasive plants with native woody plants. A New England native, Bill is the Director of the University of Pennsylvania’s Morris Arboretum & Gardens, author of several gardening books, and former Director of CMBG, where he continues as a plant curator.

Thursday, June 18th

7 – 8 a.m.
BREAKFAST – Main Building Level 1 (For Registered Hotel Guests – included with your room fee)

7 – 9 a.m.
REGISTRATION – Event Center 2nd Level

8 – 11 a.m.
GCFM EXHIBITS – Event Center Lobby 2nd Level

9 – 10 a.m.
BUSINESS MEETING – Event Center 2nd Level

10 – 10:25 a.m.
BREAK – Hotel check-out & final visit for raffles & silent auction

10:30 – 11:45 a.m.
BUSINESS MEETING RESUMES – Event Center 2nd Level

12 – 1 p.m.
LUNCHEON BUFFET – Event Center 2nd Level

1 – 2 p.m.
PROGRAM – Valencia Libby, an accredited author and former Associate Professor of landscape architecture and horticulture, will speak on “The Roots of the Native Plant Movement”.

2 – 3 p.m.
BUSINESS MEETING RESUMES

3 p.m.
ADJOURN
Raffle & Silent Auction Winners will be posted at the back of the meeting room

Online Registration
Sorry. This form is no longer available.
TO REGISTER BY MAIL, please click on the link below, fill out the form, then print and mail with a check as noted on the form.
2026 GCFM Convention – CLICK HERE FOR MAIL-IN REGISTRATION FORM

To Reserve Rooms Now…
Call Atlantic Oceanside Directly: 207-288-5801
Please mention GCFM to receive the group discount rate.
Rooms will be held at the special rate through April 17th.

Tea by the Sea ~ Summer Home & Garden Market
2026-06-19 10:00 - 15:00 | Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club, 156 Western Ave., Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04575, United States
The Boothbay Region Garden Club invites you to the inaugural “Tea by the Sea” and Summer Home and Garden Market! Join us and enjoy beautiful harbor views at the Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club while being served a variety of teas and an assortment of savory and sweet treats to include finger sandwiches/small bites and a variety of tea cakes, scones, and other delicate confections!

Browse our Summer Home and Garden shops at the event where you’ll discover plants and garden treasures, botanical and nautical art, jewelry and accessories, home décor, and tableware, as well as gourmet and confectionery treats.
There will be seatings at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Each event will last two hours. Tickets are $55 each and are available now online at Tea by the Sea TICKETS
Please make sure you purchase tickets for the seating you would like to attend. When you check out, a gluten free option will be offered to attendees for those who prefer that. NOTE THAT ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL AND THAT THERE ARE NO REFUNDS.
Valet assistance to/from the main parking lot will be available for the event and we ask attendees to arrive 15 minutes prior to your ticket time for parking and exploring the Market. Please note that CASH OR CHECK ONLY will be accepted for purchases at the Summer Home and Garden Market.
