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4 Great Reasons to Plant Something this Summer

Plant for Better Health These days, most of us are spending way too much time indoors, and a lot of that time is spent in front of a screen. This usually means we are sitting still and socially isolated. It's bad for the eyes, body, as well as our social engagement system. Developing a healthy hobby that gets you outdoors, gets you moving, and helps encourage social interaction is one way to be...
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Plant Something Weekend 2017

The Growing Season Has Started! Maine's local Independent Garden Centers are hosting Plant Something Weekend to help you kick off the gardening season with the latest and greatest plants, shrubs and trees, expert advice and just about everything you need to succeed when you plant. Visit Your Local Garden Center Many of our local nurseries and garden centers are offering special discounts ...
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Tips, Techniques & Growing Inspiration

Seminars at The Maine Flower Show The Maine Flower Show will be bursting with colorful display gardens for you to feast your eyes on, inspiring garden enthusiasts from near and far to plant something. But did you know? In addition to the beautiful display gardens, top horticultural experts will be giving free seminars on a variety of gardening topics. No advance sign up required – once you are at...
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Plant a Pollinator Garden!

Plant a Pollinator Garden!
Plant a Pollinator Garden! Kicks Off at Maine Flower Show If you attend the Maine Flower Show this year, you will have a chance to pick up a FREE pollinator seed packet and take part in the Million Pollinator Garden Challenge. That's because the Maine Landscape and Nursery Association (MELNA) was just awarded a grant from the Maine Department of Agriculture to provide seed packets for attendees...
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Maine Flower Show Premiere Night

Don't Miss the Maine Flower Show Premiere Night: March 29th, 2017 The Maine Flower Show Premiere Night offers an exclusive preview of 16 beautiful display gardens designed by masters in landscaping, horticulture, and floral design, as well as entrance to the show’s Best in Class Awards Ceremony. Custom lighting design, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, music and a cash bar featuring local spirits...
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Reap the Rewards of a Growing Movement!

Have you heard? Maine is planting – from Buckfield to Bridgewater and Whitefield to Winterville, beginning gardeners and horticultural pros are digging in the dirt and putting down roots. A flowering plant, herb or veggie, or a single shrub or tree is all it takes to join a growing movement and reap huge rewards. Ready to be more active? Be greener? Give back to your community? Get more value f...
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