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…
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…
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…
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…
One hundred years ago, the Teague WWI Memorial Arch was endowed by a local war veteran. This year, the Mt. Blue Area Garden club spearheaded a restoration project to complete much needed improvements.
How fortunate we were to have our own Janet O’Neil demonstrate the fundamentals and techniques of flower artistry so our members can create their own beautiful arrangements. Her extensive background in professional floral design was evident as she made ten…
We did it again! As part of our annual tradition, our members came together to create a beautiful booth at the historic Farmington Fair. Rain, rain, and more rain did nothing to dampen our sunny spirits. Our sunflower theme showed…
Bountiful. Enchanting. Inviting. These words and more come to mind when visiting Beth Myers’s well-tended garden. Beth found her personal oasis just a few years ago when searching for a quiet place to retire and pursue her love of gardening.…
FARMINGTON – Mount Blue Garden Club received a letter of thanks from the local American Legion Post for the initiative and service our volunteers demonstrated in our work restoring the Teague WWI Monument. Special recognition must be made here for…
With the sun dropping low in the sky, the Mt. Blue Area Garden Club met near the cooling shade of the tall, sprawling willow in Becky Grant-Widen’s six acre Wilton property before she led us on a tour of her…
Tremendous thanks goes to Erica Emery who hosted us at her farm, Rustic Roots, for a tour and tips on some of the methods and tools she and her team use to create such bountiful harvests! The tour of this…
FARMINGTON – The Mt. Blue Garden Club strives to cultivate environmental awareness, and we feel privileged to help further that goal as we announce the winners of this year’s college scholarships. They are Joshua Smith and Eryn Parlin. Both of…
Our members gathered today for our annual luncheon, which was held at the American Legion lodge. Following our meal and lively conversation, a brief business meeting was held and our 2022-2023 officers were sworn in by Regina Longyear.
One of our annual civic traditions is planting flowers outside the historic courthouse in Farmington. Many hands made light work of the effort on this fresh, late-spring Saturday. A special “thank you” goes to Beth Meyers who volunteered to grow…
We can all pat ourselves on the back for another fabulous plant sale. We had some great looking plants donated by members, plus a non-member this year. With so many hands to help out with the set up and sales, we now have the process…
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…
Keep readingNutrient 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…
Keep readingRotary 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…
Keep readingPresentation: 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…
Keep readingThe Teague WWI Memorial Arch: A Chronicle of Its History and Our Restoration Efforts
One hundred years ago, the Teague WWI Memorial Arch was endowed by a local war veteran. This year, the Mt. Blue Area Garden club spearheaded a restoration project to complete much needed improvements.
Keep readingFlower Arranging Demonstration
How fortunate we were to have our own Janet O’Neil demonstrate the fundamentals and techniques of flower artistry so our members can create their own beautiful arrangements. Her extensive background in professional floral design was evident as she made ten…
Keep reading2022 Farmington Fair
We did it again! As part of our annual tradition, our members came together to create a beautiful booth at the historic Farmington Fair. Rain, rain, and more rain did nothing to dampen our sunny spirits. Our sunflower theme showed…
Keep readingAugust Local Garden Tour
Bountiful. Enchanting. Inviting. These words and more come to mind when visiting Beth Myers’s well-tended garden. Beth found her personal oasis just a few years ago when searching for a quiet place to retire and pursue her love of gardening.…
Keep readingAmerican Legion Expresses Thanks to MBAGC for Monument Work
FARMINGTON – Mount Blue Garden Club received a letter of thanks from the local American Legion Post for the initiative and service our volunteers demonstrated in our work restoring the Teague WWI Monument. Special recognition must be made here for…
Keep readingJuly Local Garden Tour
With the sun dropping low in the sky, the Mt. Blue Area Garden Club met near the cooling shade of the tall, sprawling willow in Becky Grant-Widen’s six acre Wilton property before she led us on a tour of her…
Keep readingJune Local Garden Tour
Tremendous thanks goes to Erica Emery who hosted us at her farm, Rustic Roots, for a tour and tips on some of the methods and tools she and her team use to create such bountiful harvests! The tour of this…
Keep readingMt. Blue Garden Club’s 2022 Scholarship Recipients
FARMINGTON – The Mt. Blue Garden Club strives to cultivate environmental awareness, and we feel privileged to help further that goal as we announce the winners of this year’s college scholarships. They are Joshua Smith and Eryn Parlin. Both of…
Keep readingAnnual Membership Luncheon
Our members gathered today for our annual luncheon, which was held at the American Legion lodge. Following our meal and lively conversation, a brief business meeting was held and our 2022-2023 officers were sworn in by Regina Longyear.
Keep readingPlanting Marigolds at the Courthouse
One of our annual civic traditions is planting flowers outside the historic courthouse in Farmington. Many hands made light work of the effort on this fresh, late-spring Saturday. A special “thank you” goes to Beth Meyers who volunteered to grow…
Keep readingPlant Sale is a Smashing Success!
We can all pat ourselves on the back for another fabulous plant sale. We had some great looking plants donated by members, plus a non-member this year. With so many hands to help out with the set up and sales, we now have the process…
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