Join us as we inspire and learn from each other and work together to enrich our environment and communities around Farmington and the greater Mt. Blue area.
Among many other activities, every year we:
- Award educational scholarships to local students
- Beautify and maintain local and historical sites
- Collaborate with other organizations to help others
- Feature guest lecturers and local experts to support gardening expertise
- Host an education booth at the Farmington Fair
- Meet locally in members’ gardens and plan excursions to deepen our friendships and knowledge
Check out our upcoming events to see what’s next. We can’t wait to see you!
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Blaine House Holiday Social
Each year the Kennebec Valley Garden Club decorates the Blaine House, our Maine governor’s mansion, and invites all Maine garden club members to a holiday social. The theme chosen by the governor this year was “Flora & Fauna of Maine,” and the Kennebec Valley Club did an incredible job interpreting that vision. The result was a perfect blend…
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Nutrient Management and Propagation Techniques, including Aeroponics
Farmington – Thank you to our member Erica Haywood who presented such great information on Nutrient Management and Propagation Techniques including Aeroponics! In case you missed the event, she generously shared her informative presentation, which includes actionable steps in diagnosing and mitigating various nutrient deficiencies. In addition, she provides easy to follow, step-by-step instructions on…
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Rotary Hosts MBAGC to Present Teague WWI Memorial Restoration Project
FARMINGTON – On the morning of Thursday, November 3rd, the Rotary Club of Farmington hosted the Mt. Blue Area Garden Club and Drew Goodridge of Farmington’s American Legion Post 28 to share a presentation of its recent restoration project of the Teague WWI Memorial Arch. Click below for to see a copy of the presentation,…
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Presentation: Soil Nutrients and Home Aeroponics by Erica Haywood
Don’t miss this informative presentation on the latest and highly efficient growing technique of aeroponics. All are welcome to attend this free event. Light refreshments will be served. Erica Haywood is a Master Gardener, Certified Organic Farmer, Herbalist, and Farmers Market Manager. She will share information about plant nutrient availability across different growing media, including…