The idea was germinated last winter, following the deaths of Violet and Ray Tetreault, proprietors of the Vegetable Corner. Ray’s obituary included a request to make donations to plant a tree in a national forest. John Loyd read this, and … Continue reading →
When Karen Rea was installed as the Garden Club Federation of Maine’s president last June, she embarked on a project to “rethink” the lawn. Karen would like homeowners to be more mindful of the resources used to keep that lawn … Continue reading →
The New England Garden Clubs held their annual meeting in Plymouth, Massachusetts on October 10 and 11, 2023. Attending from Harpswell Garden Club were President Tuckie Westfall with Judy Stallworth, Suzanne Bushnell and Becky Gallery. With Jane Waugh from Shippan … Continue reading →
When the Fall Fest committee decided to postpone our annual event, we took a chance on everything holding together for the two week delay. September 30 dawned, a bit cloudy, but free of hurricane-force winds or threatening rain clouds. By … Continue reading →
For the first time, rain or shine is not true. Harpswell Garden Club’s Fall Fest is being rescheduled. Our new date is Saturday, September 30. Hurricane Lee is now forecast to impact our weather on Saturday, September 16. Rather than … Continue reading →
As Lady Jane Scarecrow tells us, the Fun and Fabulous Fall Fest (Saturday, September 16) is her favorite day of the year. Harpswell Garden Club is preparing for this annual event. Donations for the Attic Treasures Yard Sale will be … Continue reading →
An invasive plant, Impatiens glandulifera, also known as ornamental jewelweed, is blooming in Harpswell now. It stands about six feet tall, with sturdy, hollow stems that are reddish-green in color. The pink flowers are very noticeable, and may vary from … Continue reading →
Once again, the Harpswell Garden Club will hold its Fun and Fabulous Fall Fest. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, September 16 at Centennial Hall, 936 Harpswell Neck Road, Harpswell. The festivities are from 8:30 a.m. until 1:00 … Continue reading →
The Harpswell Garden Club was well-represented at the 2023 annual convention, held on Southport Island on June 13. The Newagen Seaside Inn was the site selected by host garden clubs of the Medomak District. On Monday, preceding the convention, tours … Continue reading →
Members of the Harpswell Garden Club gathered on May 18 at St Borromeo Church in Brunswick for their annual meeting and luncheon. The meal was catered by Union Street Bakery, and enjoyed by all. Our speaker for the afternoon, Jana … Continue reading →
