This year’s spring rains followed by sunny skies and mild days provided essential ingredients for a lush Maine garden. An exceptional garden, however, calls for vision, creativity, and some careful planning. The country and woodland gardens chosen for this year’s garden tour on Saturday, June 22, sponsored by Lincoln County Historical Association (LCHA) are sure to provide a feast for one’s eyes — as well as some inspiration.
Two of the gardens have been featured in Down East magazine, and all are bound to provide elements to spark the imagination of local gardeners. One woodland garden includes more than 230 varieties of hosta, a stumpery, and an Asian garden. Another garden has a delightful potting shed made from vintage windows. A beautiful old work table stands on a brick floor, and a wrought iron chandelier provides a touch of whimsy.
Tickets for the garden tour can be purchased online for $35 at www.lincolncountyhistory.org. They will also be available for $40 on the day of the event, June 22, between 9:30 and 11am at the Chapman-Hall House, 270 Main Street, Damariscotta. Cash preferred. Ticket holders will drive themselves to the garden sites.
In addition to intriguing landscapes, visitors may observe plein air painters at their easels. At some locations, there will be flower arranging demonstrations and lessons in making biochar, a horticultural supplement that holds water and nutrients for the plants. At one site, a Master Gardener will offer tips on demystifying pollinator gardening.
Lincoln County Historical Association is a non-profit organization that provides stewardship for the 1754 Chapman-Hall House in Damariscotta, the 1761 Pownalborough Court House in Dresden, and the 1811 Old Jail and Museum in Wiscasset. For more information, please visit www.lincolncountyhistory.org or Facebook at Lincoln County Historical Association (Maine).
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One of the gardens on LCHA’s garden tour on June 22 features a potting shed made from vintage windows.
