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Join us every second Tuesday of the month from June to September to divide and pot up plants from our garden. Power Propagators is a great opportunity to learn more about plants and meet new people. Bring your favorite pair of gloves and get down and dirty with us! No experience necessary.
With thanks to the Oxford Federal Credit Union's support of our Thursday Night in the Garden series, the McLaughlin Garden and the Norway Memorial Library are delighted to welcome Within the Whale back to the McLaughlin Barn for an evening designed for children and families. Experience the thrill of stepping inside a life-size inflatable humpback whale […]
Do you love working with plants? Do you like getting your hands dirty? Come volunteer at McLaughlin Garden! Whether you are drawn in by the beautiful blooms, enjoy the hands-on work, or just want to connect with a great community, here is your chance to get involved! Join us on Friday mornings throughout the season […]
Discover the beauty of McLaughlin Garden with a guided garden tour! Join us every Saturday this season for a tour led by our knowledgeable horticultural staff. Explore the garden's stunning variety of plants while learning all about their unique characteristics. Saturday guided garden tours last approximately 30 minutes and are free to the public. Whether […]
Norway Memorial Library and the McLaughlin Garden are delighted to welcome Barry Lane back to the McLaughlin Barn for this wonderful concert for children and families. Bringing the joy of kindness to children through his interactive concerts, Barry teaches The Power of Kindness using music and songs that encourage kids to be their higher selves […]
Thursday Night in the Garden - presented by Oxford Federal Credit Union The musicians of the Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival will once again bring their world-class artistry to the barn at McLaughlin Garden for an unforgettable concert experience. Information regarding the program and performers to follow. Please note that the garden and gift shop will […]
Do you love working with plants? Do you like getting your hands dirty? Come volunteer at McLaughlin Garden! Whether you are drawn in by the beautiful blooms, enjoy the hands-on work, or just want to connect with a great community, here is your chance to get involved! Join us on Friday mornings throughout the season […]
Discover the beauty of McLaughlin Garden with a guided garden tour! Join us every Saturday this season for a tour led by our knowledgeable horticultural staff. Explore the garden's stunning variety of plants while learning all about their unique characteristics. Saturday guided garden tours last approximately 30 minutes and are free to the public. Whether […]
Norway Memorial Library and the McLaughlin Garden are delighted to welcome the ART VAN to McLaughlin Garden! Children of all ages are invited to come to explore creative expression with this traveling studio. Thanks to Oxford Federal Credit Union and Paricon / Flexible Flyer, for their support of children’s programming at the McLaughlin Garden. […]
Do you love working with plants? Do you like getting your hands dirty? Come volunteer at McLaughlin Garden! Whether you are drawn in by the beautiful blooms, enjoy the hands-on work, or just want to connect with a great community, here is your chance to get involved! Join us on Friday mornings throughout the season […]
Celebrate the height of Maine’s gardening season and spend the first day of August immersed in the beauty of nine distinctive gardens throughout Paris, Norway, and Historic Paris Hill. From heritage plantings and mature trees to vibrant seasonal displays, container gardens, woodland landscapes, and pollinator-friendly spaces, each garden offers its own unique expression of creativity […]
Norway Memorial Library and the McLaughlin Garden are delighted to welcome Jerry Schneider, the "Butterfly Guy" for a fun and fascinating program about the amazing world of butterflies. Through photos, hands-on displays, and plenty of butterfly trivia (did you know butterflies taste with their feet?), Jerry will show how you can attract butterflies to your […]
Join us for a special evening in the McLaughlin Barn featuring music by Kafari and a screening of A Response to the World, directed by Caitlin Carolan. This unique event will follow the house concert model—an intimate performance in the beautiful setting of the McLaughlin Barn, offering guests the opportunity to connect more closely with […]
Do you love working with plants? Do you like getting your hands dirty? Come volunteer at McLaughlin Garden! Whether you are drawn in by the beautiful blooms, enjoy the hands-on work, or just want to connect with a great community, here is your chance to get involved! Join us on Friday mornings throughout the season […]
Discover the beauty of McLaughlin Garden with a guided garden tour! Join us every Saturday this season for a tour led by our knowledgeable horticultural staff. Explore the garden's stunning variety of plants while learning all about their unique characteristics. Saturday guided garden tours last approximately 30 minutes and are free to the public. Whether […]
Join us every second Tuesday of the month from June to September to divide and pot up plants from our garden. Power Propagators is a great opportunity to learn more about plants and meet new people. Bring your favorite pair of gloves and get down and dirty with us! No experience necessary.
Do you love working with plants? Do you like getting your hands dirty? Come volunteer at McLaughlin Garden! Whether you are drawn in by the beautiful blooms, enjoy the hands-on work, or just want to connect with a great community, here is your chance to get involved! Join us on Friday mornings throughout the season […]
Discover the beauty of McLaughlin Garden with a guided garden tour! Join us every Saturday this season for a tour led by our knowledgeable horticultural staff. Explore the garden's stunning variety of plants while learning all about their unique characteristics. Saturday guided garden tours last approximately 30 minutes and are free to the public. Whether […]
Do you love working with plants? Do you like getting your hands dirty? Come volunteer at McLaughlin Garden! Whether you are drawn in by the beautiful blooms, enjoy the hands-on work, or just want to connect with a great community, here is your chance to get involved! Join us on Friday mornings throughout the season […]
Join us for a magical evening at the McLaughlin Garden. Stroll the beautifully illuminated garden paths and spend the evening savoring delicious desserts, drink, and conversation with friends in the historic McLaughlin barn. Tickets: $20 for non-members $15 for members Price includes entry, dessert and one complimentary beverage. Tickets may be purchased at the door, […]
Back for a second year; Garden Still Illuminated! We’re lighting up the McLaughlin Garden for a second magical evening — and you’re invited! Featuring: Live Music with Connor Garvey and His Band, along with a local food truck and a beer garden in the Garden. Doors Open: 5:00 PMMusic: 7:00 – 9:00 PM About […]
Do you love working with plants? Do you like getting your hands dirty? Come volunteer at McLaughlin Garden! Whether you are drawn in by the beautiful blooms, enjoy the hands-on work, or just want to connect with a great community, here is your chance to get involved! Join us on Friday mornings throughout the season […]
Discover the beauty of McLaughlin Garden with a guided garden tour! Join us every Saturday this season for a tour led by our knowledgeable horticultural staff. Explore the garden's stunning variety of plants while learning all about their unique characteristics. Saturday guided garden tours last approximately 30 minutes and are free to the public. Whether […]
The historic McLaughlin Barn is the perfect setting for this Barn Quilt Class with Saskia Reinholt, founder of the Maine Barn Quilt Trail. In this class, participants will learn about the history of barn paintings, color theory, painting techniques, and drafting a quilt block, and they will create their own barn quilt to take home. […]
Do you love working with plants? Do you like getting your hands dirty? Come volunteer at McLaughlin Garden! Whether you are drawn in by the beautiful blooms, enjoy the hands-on work, or just want to connect with a great community, here is your chance to get involved! Join us on Friday mornings throughout the season […]
Join us every second Tuesday of the month from June to September to divide and pot up plants from our garden. Power Propagators is a great opportunity to learn more about plants and meet new people. Bring your favorite pair of gloves and get down and dirty with us! No experience necessary.
Do you love working with plants? Do you like getting your hands dirty? Come volunteer at McLaughlin Garden! Whether you are drawn in by the beautiful blooms, enjoy the hands-on work, or just want to connect with a great community, here is your chance to get involved! Join us on Friday mornings throughout the season […]
Do you love working with plants? Do you like getting your hands dirty? Come volunteer at McLaughlin Garden! Whether you are drawn in by the beautiful blooms, enjoy the hands-on work, or just want to connect with a great community, here is your chance to get involved! Join us on Friday mornings throughout the season […]
Do you love working with plants? Do you like getting your hands dirty? Come volunteer at McLaughlin Garden! Whether you are drawn in by the beautiful blooms, enjoy the hands-on work, or just want to connect with a great community, here is your chance to get involved! Join us on Friday mornings throughout the season […]
Help us to get ready for this year’s Jack-o’Lantern Spectacular by joining us on our carving days – Monday, October 12th – Wednesday, October 14th, from 9:30am – 5:00pm. We’ll have carving tools, templates, and gutted pumpkins on hand – you just need to bring your creative spirit and good cheer.
Back for its 13th year, the Jack-0'-Lantern Spectacular is one of McLaughlin Garden's most anticipated events of the season and is sure to delight visitors of all ages. Stayed tuned - this year's theme to be announced soon.
Back for its 13th year, the Jack-0'-Lantern Spectacular is one of McLaughlin Garden's most anticipated events of the season and is sure to delight visitors of all ages. Stayed tuned - this year's theme to be announced soon.
Back for its 13th year, the Jack-0'-Lantern Spectacular is one of McLaughlin Garden's most anticipated events of the season and is sure to delight visitors of all ages. Stayed tuned - this year's theme to be announced soon.
The much anticipated McLaughlin Garden online auction begins on “Black Friday,” November 27th at 8:00am and will close the following Wednesday, December 2nd, at 8:00pm. This is an important fundraiser for the McLaughlin Garden and every dollar raised provides direct support to the Garden and our many programs. We’ve got apartment, condominium, resort stays in […]
Support Small Business Saturday! Visit our well-stocked McLaughlin Garden Gift Shop – a great place to start your holiday shopping! In honor of Small Business Saturday (11/28), members will receive a 15% discount on all purchases and non-members will receive a 10% discount (excluding wreaths and swags).
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