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  • Thursday, July 16, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Patio Cookout at Wright-Locke Farm

    Farm Suppers at Wright-Locke Farm in Winchester are back—and they’re kicking off the season with a laid-back summer cookout on the patio. Join them for an evening of great food, live music, and good company as the sun sets over the farm.

    Chef Kelcy will be serving up buffet-style tender, slow-cooked BBQ pork alongside vegan options and seasonal sides made with fresh ingredients from the farm. And of course, we all will have to save room for dessert.

    We’ll have a selection of beer and wine available for purchase, along with a seasonal cocktail and mocktail menu crafted by Sous Chefs Beckett and Emily. Live music from The Potato Shakers will set the perfect tone for a summer night at the farm.

    This is the perfect opportunity to relax, enjoy the warm weather, and indulge in delicious food and drinks—all while supporting our small nonprofit.

    Whether you’re a meat lover, vegan, vegetarian, or gluten-free, there’s something for everyone at our Patio Cookout. Come experience the flavors of summer at Wright-Locke Farm. $89, tiered pricing available. Register at https://wlfarm.org/farm-to-table-suppers/

  • Saturday, July 25, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Snap Pea Soirée

    Cultivating Community Farm invites you to the Snap Pea Soirée on Saturday, July 25 from 5 – 7 at Brentwood Community Garden in Portland, Maine. The garden party fundraiser celebrates 25 years of supporting food justice in Portland. All proceeds benefit Cultivating Community’s Farm, Garden and Youth Programs, serving over 4,500 neighbors annually, $40 suggested donations. For tickets visit https://cultivatingcommunity.org/

  • Thursday, July 16, 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm – Summer Dock Party

    Join the Esplanade Association on July 16 for the Annual Summer Dock Party at Community Boating, Inc in Boston, celebrating the Esplanade Association’s 25th Anniversary. From 6:30 – 10, enjoy a fantastic evening set against the sunset views of the Charles River and the beautiful Eliot Garden. Mingle with 300 fellow Esplanade supporters while savoring tasty food, sipping cool drinks, and dancing to music from a live DJ. All ticket proceeds go towards the Esplanade Association’s mission to enhance, maintain, and sustain the iconic park. $125.00 Register at www.esplanade.org. All tickets will have a $25 tax-deductible contribution. For more information visit https://esplanade.org/events/summer-dock-party/.

  • Sunday, July 12, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Jane Austen Garden Party at Gore Place

    Gore Place presents the Jane Austen Garden Party on the grounds of their beautiful 19th-century estate in Waltham—a site fit to be the setting for one of the celebrated author’s famous novels.

    Tickets for the July 12 event, which begins at 2 pm, are sold out, but contact Gore Place to inquire about a wait list. https://goreplace.org/whats-on/jane-austen Regency Period dress encouraged, with a prize for the best dressed!

  • Friday, July 10 – Sunday, July 19 – Lotusland Celebrates: Botanical Splendor Online Auction

    Mark your calendar for July 10, when the online auction for Lotusland Celebrates: Botanical Splendor goes live. The curated selection features 30 unusual art pieces, objects, and experiences, and will continue to be open to bidders worldwide until July 19. The live auction at the live gala on July 18, hosted by actor Jane Lynch with special guest Martha Stewart, will highlight no more than eight exceptional lots. The fundraiser for Ganna Walska Lotusland supports plant conservation and its horticultural education mission. For more information visit https://www.lotusland.org/celebrates/

  • Thursday, July 16, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Camden Garden Club’s 77th Annual Garden Tour

    The Camden Garden Club’s 77th Annual Garden Tour will take place, rain or shine, Thursday, July 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Six distinctive gardens, designed and lovingly maintained by their owners will be showcased. From a sweeping five-acre estate to a charming village garden tucked into the woods, each stop offers inspiration and discovery. It is both a privilege and a pleasure for Club members to share these unique spaces with the community.

    Not only are the homes the highlight, but this year, Tour Chairs, Susan Reider and Lynne Meagher welcome Cassie Sano as the En Plein Air Artist. Cassie will be working throughout the day at a designated garden. Raffle tickets for her painting will be available.

    Another new aspect to the day will be two garden demonstrations held at one of Camden’s best-kept secrets, a modern barn in the middle of town that sits between an apple orchard, a wooded area, raised dahlia beds, and a wildflower meadow. All ticket holders are invited to enjoy special sessions held during the day. Linda Redmond of Brae Maple Farm and Gabrielle Jansen of Firefox Farm will create beautiful works of art from nature. There will be an additional raffle for the created works. All Raffle proceeds benefit the CGC Scholarship Fund.

    Your Tour ticket is your all-access pass to gardens and activities across the day. At each location, a Master Gardener and the homeowners will be pleased to answer questions. The funds raised by the Annual Garden Tour support the Club’s ongoing activities, programs, and mission.

    Proceeds enable the Club to provide Camden’s hanging flower baskets in the summer, the holiday wreaths in the winter, maintenance of the Camden Village Green and thirteen civic gardens, a robust scholarship program, an exciting winter Horticulture series as well as many other civic and educational projects. To purchase tickets visit https://www.camdengardenclub.org/gardentourtickets

  • Saturday, July 11, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm – Secret Gardens of the Kennebunks

    Occurring every other year, the Secret Gardens of the Kennebunks Tour gives town residents and visitors rare access to seven of the most beautiful local gardens in our lovely coastal town. This year’s event to benefit the Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library is slated for Saturday, July 11, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

    This delightful summer activity is one of the library’s most popular events. Gardens tour participants are treated to a wide variety of garden styles and environments amid lovely natural settings from stately mansions to quaint seaside cottages. Volunteers will be located at each garden to help with questions and where to park.

    A special Garden Tour Preview Party for garden owners and sponsors will be held at Mélange Home Shop in Lower Village, Kennebunk on Friday, July 10, from 5-7 PM. Mélange is a unique retail shop created by Paula and Clayton Daher, the mother and son duo of Daher Interior Design. Mélange specializes in globally and locally sourced home furnishings. Wine and hors d’ oeuvres will be served.

    Flowers and gardens are part of the Graves Library DNA—Kennebunkport artist Abbott Graves (1859-1936), the father of the library’s namesake, was famously known for his spectacular floral paintings.

    The Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library, housed in an historic building located near Kennebunkport’s famous Dock Square town center, is a full-service free library whose mission is “to enrich the lives of all we serve.”

    All proceeds for this event benefit the Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library. Please call us with any questions. (207) 967-2778. Buy tickets through Eventbrite HERE.

  • Saturday, July 11 – Not Your Mother’s Garden Tour

    The Bowdoinham Public Library in Bowdoinham, Maine is organizing the Second Biennial Not Your Mother’s Garden Tour on Saturday, July 11. For details on time and tickets, visit https://bowdoinhamlibrary.org/events/not-your-mothers-garden-tour-2026/

  • Saturday, June 27, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Spill the Tea: Ghosts of the Gilded Age

    Join the Trustees for Spill the Tea, a new outdoor lecture series at Naumkeag offering an engaging blend of history, storytelling, and afternoon tea set within the estate’s iconic gardens.

    The program begins at 4:00 PM with an informal tea service on the Arborvitae Allee, featuring a selection of Harney & Sons teas and light snacks (vegan and gluten free options will be available). At 4:30 PM, grab a seat on the top lawn for that month’s lecture. Each session will highlight a different topic—so there’s always something new to discover. The lecture will last approximately one hour, and following the talk, guests are invited to visit our pop-up bar to enjoy a cocktail or non-alcoholic beverage at an additional fee. The property will remain open until 6:30PM. Trustees members $24, nonmembers $30. Register at https://thetrustees.org/event/448055/

  • Tuesday, June 30, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Garden Dining Series: Smokeshow

    New England Botanic Garden’s Garden Dining Series invites guests to savor the ever-evolving relationship between food and nature by celebrating the ingredients and techniques rooted in the natural world. Each event in this signature culinary experience features a thoughtfully curated, multi-course, family-style meal centered around a distinct theme that explores nature’s influence on global cuisines and culinary traditions. From seasonal harvests, the rustic beauty of wood-fired cooking, and the healing flavors of an apothecary-inspired feast, the Garden Dining Series gathers guests together at communal tables to enjoy an unforgettable evening that blends exceptional food, atmosphere, and storytelling. Must be 21+ to attend.

    Ticketing: Each ticket will include one complimentary beverage from a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages including beer, wine, signature drinks, and soft drinks. Additional beverages may be purchased throughout the evening. Deadline for Smokeshow registration is June 24. This barbecue inspired evening highlights the role plants play in smoking, seasoning, and transforming food, from aromatic woods and herbs to charred vegetables and smoked mains. For registration (NEBG members $115, nonmembers $125) visit HERE.