Garden Club of Wiscasset

02/09/2026

We've been invited to join the The Boothbay Region Garden Club WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 for a timely hands on demonstration of Wintersowing! Wintersowing is an easy and cost-effective propagation technique to start seeds outdoors in winter. Seeds are planted in protective, vented containers (often recycled milk jugs) that act as mini-greenhouses, allowing them to experience natural cold stratification, rain and temperature fluctuations. This method promotes high-percentage germination of hardy seedlings, which are naturally acclimated to the environment and ready for spring, without needing indoor lighting or hardening off.
The program will include a summary of the basics of winter sowing. Following that, we’ll have a hands-on activity for everybody attending with containers, soil and seeds provided. Everybody gets to go home with their own jug of sown seeds! It will still be early enough in the season to do your own winter sowing, if desired.
This timely program is on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at approximately 2:30 p.m. at St. Columba’s Episcopal Church (32 Emery Lane, Boothbay Harbor). The public is invited to join us for refreshments which will be served at 1:30 p.m.

JOIN US ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 for a timely hands on demonstration of Wintersowing! Wintersowing is an easy and cost-effective propagation technique to start seeds outdoors in winter. Seeds are planted in protective, vented containers (often recycled milk jugs) that act as mini-greenhouses, allowing them to experience natural cold stratification, rain and temperature fluctuations. This method promotes high-percentage germination of hardy seedlings, which are naturally acclimated to the environment and ready for spring, without needing indoor lighting or hardening off.

The program will include a summary of the basics of winter sowing. Following that, we’ll have a hands-on activity for everybody attending with containers, soil and seeds provided. Everybody gets to go home with their own jug of sown seeds! It will still be early enough in the season to do your own winter sowing, if desired.

This timely program is on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at approximately 2:30 p.m. at St. Columba’s Episcopal Church (32 Emery Lane, Boothbay Harbor). The public is invited to join us for refreshments which will be served at 1:30 p.m.

12/09/2025

12/09/2025

10/18/2025

Talk about a gourd-geous challenge! 🧡 For our October 2nd flower design practice, the theme was to create an arrangement using any kind of gourd or squash—either as the vessel or integrated into the design.

The creativity was incredible, using everything from Delphinium and Zinnias to Protea and Black-Eyed Susans, all accented by the perfect autumn squash.
Swipe to see the amazing work!

10/18/2025

What gourd-geous autumn designs from our members! 🍁 Our October 2nd flower design practice theme: Gourds & Squashes as containers or design elements. Fresh, dried, vibrant, or spooky—our members delivered!
Love seeing all this fall creativity. Which design makes you feel the most festive? 👇

10/03/2025

10/01/2025

🌱 Our Scholarships Page is Live! 🌱

We’re excited to announce that applications for our Garden Club scholarships are open. Students can apply by mail or online. All the details are right on our website!

The Garden Club of Wiscasset awards scholarships to students majoring in horticulture, botany, environmental sciences, or related fields, graduating from high schools in towns in which our garden club members live (including, but not necessarily limited to: Wiscasset, Alna, Westport Island, Edgecomb, Damariscotta, and Newcastle).

In the past, we've had difficulty finding students to award—we had funds collected, but lacked applicants... Let's fix that!

Please help us spread the word! Share with your friends, family, schools, and guidance counselors so more students can benefit.

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Explore garden club scholarships provided by the Garden Club of Wiscasset. Supporting education in horticulture and environmental science.

08/30/2025

Lovely acknowledgment! 🫶

*To clarify, the garden was created in the early 1900s in the foundation of a hotel which had burned down, not a natural hollow. 🤓

07/16/2025

Don't forget this event: Open Garden #2 – Barbara Furey’s Garden – Rockport and Merryspring Nature Center – Camden

July 21, 2025 at 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

No registration is required, however, a $10 donation is suggested.

07/16/2025

Did you miss our "Picnic by the River" at the historic Pownalborough Courthouse?

Relive the beautiful afternoon of delightful herbal teas and friendly chats with fellow GCW members. Click here to read the full story and see photos from the event!

Garden Club of Wiscasset members enjoyed a delightful "Picnic by the River" on Tuesday, July 15th, hosted by the dedicated Pownalborough Courthouse (PCH) Garden Team. Approximately 30 members attended, including a welcome number of brand-new faces, filling the historic grounds with lively conversati...

07/16/2025

Are you looking for a fun day learning about conifers and specimen plants—something for every landscape?

Are you looking for a fun day learning about conifers and specimen plants—something for every landscape? Click the "Conifers Class" button below and sign up for a Maine Botanical Gardens course ($32-40), and you'll be reimbursed by the club for adding to your gardening education. AND come the next...

07/16/2025

For those who were unable to attend this recent 'lunch & learn' event hosted by our GCW Mentoring Program head, Canny, our latest post recaps this special Garden Club gathering. Click to read the full story and view photos from the event.

On July 7th, a dozen members of the Garden Club of Wiscasset gathered at the charming home of Canny Cahn, for a delightful and educational Lupine Seed-Starting Workshop and Potluck. The atmosphere quickly transformed into a warm "meeting of friends" as each attendee introduced themselves, setting a....