Bar Harbor Garden Club

08/05/2026

The Spring magazine of the Garden Club Federation of Maine is here!

We can't wait to get back in the garden and see what's what. Time to plant those seeds and starts. If it would stop raining.

Spring is a whirlwind of activity. In addition to planning my gardens and planting my annuals, I have been attending many of the district and club annual meetings. It is a privilege to attend these gatherings. I love the opportunity to meet our members and learn what the clubs are doing.

30/04/2026

May's full Flower Moon will peak tomorrow on May Day, Friday, May 1! The name of this full Moon should be no surprise; flowers spring forth across North America in abundance this month! 🌸🌕️

The name “Flower Moon” has been attributed to Algonquin peoples, although there are many names for May's Moon. The Cree names Budding Moon and Leaf Budding Moon celebrate the awakening of local flora, which really begins to leaf out now in many areas. Similarly, Planting Moon (Dakota, Lakota) marks the time when seeds should be started for the farming season ahead.

The activities of animals marked spring’s arrival, too, which is highlighted by the Cree names Egg Laying Moon and Frog Moon, as well as the Oglala term Moon of the Shedding Ponies. All three names indicate that warmer weather is on the way! 🌸🌕️

Learn more about this May Day Moon at Almanac.com/full-moon-may

29/04/2026

Please come see us at Atlantic Oceanside as our Bar Harbor Garden Club hosts its Annual Meeting and Program and delightful luncheon. Thursday, May 14th.

We will gather at 11:30 AM for a brief business meeting, followed by the themed buffet lunch "A Taste of Italy" and then on to the Program.

Registration information below and at barharborgardenclub.org $40 per person

Our final speaker of the season is Ivonne Vasquez, Co-Owner of Bas Rouge Farm and Forge in Orono.

Ivonne will share her talk "Native Plants for Coastal Gardens" and will share insightful and beneficial information on the importance of natives within the landscape. She is a well-known speaker throughout New England and presents gardening content in a most inspiring manner.

We can't wait to spend the afternoon with you and your friends. Members and guests encouraged. Dietary restrictions accommodated.

Please register by calling or emailing by May 4th to Linda 207-288-0483 or [email protected]

Payment for lunch can be made to barharborgardenclub.org for $40 under the Donate Drop Down or by check.

https://basrougefarm.com/

23/04/2026

We are really excited to host Chad Hammer, invasive plant biologist with the Maine Dept. of Ag, Conservation and Forestry for this
important educational effort, co-sponsored by the Evergreen Garden Club of Deer Isle. You may not succeed in eradicating the invasive plants in your neighborhood, but you can - and should! - understand why they are a problem and learn best practices to manage them. Birds, bees, moths, butterflies and bats will thank you!

We'll have the wood stove going if needed, but the historic Rural Hall can be chilly in April, so bundle up. All are welcome; hearty refreshments served at 12:30. The department's excellent Invasive Plants Field Guide will be available for sale.

The Hall has plenty of room! We would love to see widespread progress on managing the invasive plants in our beautiful coastal towns. Please pass the word, friends at Bar Harbor Garden Club, Bucksport Garden Club, Blue Hill Heritage Trust, Blue Hill Garden Club and the Ellsworth Garden Club.

22/04/2026

Happ Earth Day!

09/04/2026

Spring seems a bit away, but here is some reading to brighten your day. The National Garden Club organization is the governing body of our Bar Harbor Garden Club and also our Garden Club Federation of Maine and our St. Croix District. So much great information in our online-only quarterly magazine The National Gardener. Enjoy,

https://gardenclub.org/sites/default/files/2026-04/spring-2026-tng.pdf

06/04/2026

As we head into Spring, all thoughts turn to gardening, right?

Please join us this Thursday for our Bar Harbor Garden Club Monthly Meeting and Program held at Birch Bay Retirement Village. Come a bit early to enjoy refreshments by our Hospitality Committee, 12:30ish. You will hear a talk from our presenter and then a brief BHGC Business Meeting for all.

Due to limited seating all Members and Guests must register for the event by emailing or calling Pam Bowie at [email protected] or 207-244-3436.

This Month:

Cindy Tibbetts, Owner of Hummingbird Farm, Turner, Maine.

Ms. Tibbitts’ presentation "Clematis: Queen of the Flowering Vine" be an engaging tutorial on all things Clematis.

Clematis are perennials in the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae). Known for their stunning blooms, these climbing vines can provide vertical interest to your garden.

The website, http://HummingbirdFarm.net is full of information on choosing and growing Clematis, including “The Frozen North Pruning System”.

Have you struggled with Clematis in the past? Not sure which Clematis to choose? Intimidated by pruning? This presentation will remove the mystique from growing Clematis. Here is a chance to benefit from Cindy’s years of extensive research and hands-on experience.

Ms. Tibbitts’ presentation will begin at 1:00 P.M. and will include time for questions. Due to limited seating all members and guests must register for the event by emailing or calling Pam Bowie at [email protected] or 207-244-3436.

This informative presentation is one of the monthly programs offered by the Bar Harbor Garden Club that is open to the public.

Enjoy these photos, all from Cindy's farm! Visit her website for more information and links!

24/03/2026

Scholarships Available Alert!

The Bar Harbor Garden Club (BHGC) is pleased to announce two scholarship opportunities available to high school and college students and graduates.

Together with the St. Croix Distric of the Garden Club Federation of Maine (GCFM), the Club has awarded these scholarships for several years and is proud to offer them again in 2026.

These scholarships are designed to provide financial assistance to students who are majoring in horticulture, floriculture, landscape design, botany, forestry, agronomy, plant pathology, environmental planning or other horticulture related fields.

The awards are also available to students who are not pursuing a college career but have an interest in the horticultural industry, or
related research and project development because a successful idea is not always tied to a formal higher education.
The scholarships are the Inge C.B. Weber Memorial Scholarship and the Peter H. Dolliver Legacy Scholarship. The value of each scholarship is $500-$1,000.

Both scholarships are looking for candidates who are motivated to use plant studies as a pathway for work/employment careers in their future. Applicants must be residents of Maine, and a preference will be given to MDI High School graduates and/or College of the Atlantic students.

The deadline for applications is May 1, 2026. For complete details and application information please visit the BHGC website at: barharborgardenclub.org and select the Scholarship tab.

Questions may be directed to the BHGC Scholarship Chair at [email protected], please use the term “scholarships” in the subject line.

Bar Harbor Garden Club continues to invest in the future. We welcome all applicants to apply. Thank you!

09/03/2026

https://www.mdislander.com/announcements/community/bar-harbor-garden-club-hosts-talk-on-farming-for-tomorrow/article_7560d1b0-d280-46ea-a299-f7dd7112af49.html

BAR HARBOR — The Bar Harbor Garden Club will welcome April Nugent, farm manager at Peggy Rockefeller Farm as the guest speaker for its March meeting on Thursday, March 12,

08/03/2026

Please join us on Thursday this week!

Monthly Meeting and Presentation

March 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM

Birch Bay Retirement Village
25 Village Inn Road
Bar Harbor

“Farming for Tomorrow:
Livestock Education & Conservation at Peggy Rockefeller Farm”

April Nugent, Farm Manager
Peggy Rockefeller Farm

The Bar Harbor Garden Club is pleased to welcome April Nugent, Farm Manager at Peggy Rockefeller Farm as the guest speaker for its March meeting on Thursday, March 12th at Birch Bay.

Ms. Nugent’s presentation will enlighten attendees on all of the workings off the farm and highlight some of the special projects that are being researched.

Ms. Nugent’s presentation will begin at 1:00 P.M. and will include time for questions. Come early, socialize and enjoy refreshments from our Hospitality Committee.

Registration is required to attend the event. Seating is limited so the Club is pleased to offer an in-person or zoom option for participants.

Please email Pam Bowie at [email protected] or call 207-244-3436 to register and also indicate whether you will be attending in-person or via Zoom.

This informative presentation is one of the monthly programs offered by the Bar Harbor Garden Club that is free and open to the public.