Creative people abound in Maine, and their art was on display at the GCFM 2022 convention on June 16. Harpswell Garden Club members Barbara Aiken and Anne Ritchie provided artistic inspiration to Deb Gray of Longfellow Garden Club and Judy … Continue reading →
On May 15, in a light mist, members of Harpswell Garden Club joined with friends and family of Ruth Weeks to plant the first perennial in our newest garden at Harpswell Historic Park Gardens. Led by club president Becky Gallery, … Continue reading →
As we enjoy a warm February day (it’s 40 degrees F!) our thoughts may turn to spring and the gardens. But how have we passed these winter months? The first thing we do is enjoy the quiet time to view … Continue reading →
Our garden club volunteers made short work of the garden clean-up at both Harpswell Town Office and Centennial Hall. The weather cooperated this year, and sunny skies with mild temperatures enabled our groups to cut back perennials, dig dahlias and … Continue reading →
Lunch with Friends has returned, in a slightly different format. Harpswell Garden Club will partner with Harpswell Aging at Home to host an outdoor version of Lunch with Friends at noon on October 5 at the Merriconeag Grange. Join us … Continue reading →
On a beautiful June day, members of Harpswell Garden Club arrived at Hawk Ridge Farm in Pownal. Our host, June LaCombe, met us under an ancient maple tree and invited our group to explore the paths through gardens, field and … Continue reading →
Folks often mention that it must be nice to be in the garden club and take the winter off. Not true! While our gardens sleep, garden club members are planning their spring planting, browsing through catalogs and magazines for inspiration. … Continue reading →
As 2020 draws to a close, the Harpswell Garden Club has worked to make the holidays brighter. First, a few volunteers put together holiday mugs of greens. We couldn’t meet as a club to assemble these small bits of cheerful … Continue reading →
As October winds down, the gardens get ready for winter. Early this week, a dozen garden club volunteers gathered in front of Harpswell’s Town Office to cut back perennials and get the bed in shape for the cold weather to … Continue reading →
The days are growing shorter, leaves are falling to the ground, but still, the gardens provide us beauty. This afternoon, I visited the gardens at Centennial Hall. Dahlias, cleome and zinnias still bloom. Winterberry and holly display their bright red … Continue reading →
