Native Gardens of Blue Hill

06/03/2026

NGBH's 2026 Training Program wraps up in June with two more hands-on classes. Visit https://www.nativemainegardens.org/upcoming-events for more info and to register.

05/30/2026

Excited to have Figwort Farm and 6 other nurseries joining us in Blue Hill for the Spring Native Plant Sale, tomorrow (Saturday) 9-12!

NURSERY CLOSED SATURDAY 5/30/26

But you can find us at the Native Gardens of Blue Hill Spring Plant Sale 9am to noon, instead!

05/28/2026

Stop by our annual spring plant sale this Saturday, 9-12 at NGBH! List of participating nurseries and plant availability at https://www.nativemainegardens.org/2026-spring-plant-sale NOTE: If you are looking for specific plants, please check the list and contact the nurseries that have it directly either to pre-order or to ensure they are bringing their full inventory to the sale.

05/19/2026

NGBH is collecting tools and plants this week to donate to the ILY Gardens in Lewiston for their next May 23 volunteer work day. Please take a look at their wish list and email us at [email protected] if you'd like to drop off any items here in Blue Hill to contribute to the project. More info at iloveyougardens.com/donate.

Support this work Donation The funds we raise will ensure the project can take enduring root as an accessible public space for healing and connection. The 🤟🏽 Gardens invite everyone—especially those often left out of making and experiencing art—to participate, creating a shared space of na...

05/06/2026

Join our online plant preview next Thursday, May 14 to meet participating nurseries, hear about pre-order deadlines, and learn about lesser-known native plants that deserve more attention. Email [email protected] to request the Zoom link. www.nativemainegardens.org/2026-spring-plant-sale

04/24/2026

Landscape Designer & Horticultural Therapist Irene Brady Barber will present "Gardens for the Senses" on Monday highlighting plants, special garden features, and design strategies that will nourish your senses year-round. More info at https://www.nativemainegardens.org/upcoming-events

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! Join NGBH Garden Manager Rachel Emus at Jesup Library on April 22 at 5:30 pm for tips on gardening for wildlife.

04/21/2026

Coming up this weekend! Great opportunity to learn from a visiting expert in the field. Surry Garden Club

We are really excited to host Chad Hammer, invasive plant biologist with the Maine Dept. of Ag, Conservation and Forestry for this
important educational effort, co-sponsored by the Evergreen Garden Club of Deer Isle. You may not succeed in eradicating the invasive plants in your neighborhood, but you can - and should! - understand why they are a problem and learn best practices to manage them. Birds, bees, moths, butterflies and bats will thank you!

We'll have the wood stove going if needed, but the historic Rural Hall can be chilly in April, so bundle up. All are welcome; hearty refreshments served at 12:30. The department's excellent Invasive Plants Field Guide will be available for sale.

The Hall has plenty of room! We would love to see widespread progress on managing the invasive plants in our beautiful coastal towns. Please pass the word, friends at Bar Harbor Garden Club, Bucksport Garden Club, Blue Hill Heritage Trust, Blue Hill Garden Club and the Ellsworth Garden Club.

03/24/2026

NGBH kicks off the season with our first bi-weekly Volunteer Session on Friday, April 17 from 9-12! Learn more at https://www.nativemainegardens.org/volunteer

03/17/2026

This Saturday!

🌱 From Lawn to Living Landscape: Backyard Rewilding Workshop

Are you tired of spending your weekends mowing, watering, and fertilizing a lawn that gives little back to nature? Or maybe you've started planting native species and want to take your yard’s ecological impact even further?

Join Hancock County Soil & Water Conservation District and Native Gardens of Blue Hill for a workshop exploring how homeowners can transform traditional lawns into thriving, wildlife-supporting landscapes using native plants.

📅 Saturday, March 21, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 Moore Community Center, 125 State St., Ellsworth, ME

Fee is $10 per person

This immersive workshop will cover:
• What backyard rewilding is and why it matters
• How native plants support pollinators, birds, and soil health
• How to evaluate your yard’s conditions (sun, soil, moisture)
• Which native species work best in Maine landscapes
• Practical ways to reduce lawn while keeping your yard attractive

FEATURED SPEAKERS:

🌿Aidan Meidenbauer, Technical Services Manager at Hancock County Soil & Water Conservation District, will introduce the backyard rewilding movement and share how the District works with landowners across Hancock County.

🌿Cathy Rees, co-founder and Executive Director of Native Gardens of Blue Hill, will lead a deep dive into native plants and how to use them effectively in home landscapes.

Participants will also learn about free programs and services available through HCSWCD, including site visits, conservation landscape certification, and soil pH testing.

Whether you’re new to native plants or looking to expand your habitat garden, this workshop will give you the tools and inspiration to get started.

📞 More information: 207-667-8663
🌐 hancockcountyswcd.org

You can also register online: https://www.hancockcountyswcd.org/news-learning/from-lawn-to-living-landscape-workshop