McLaughlin Garden

06/04/2026

The beauty of the McLaughlin Garden provides the perfect backdrop for special events. We were so happy to celebrate this beautiful couple yesterday!

06/03/2026

Lilacs aren't the only flowering shrub McLaughlin Garden has to offer (although they are some of our favorites). The shadier sections of the garden are home to our collections of Rhododendrons and Azaleas, which are blooming prolifically right now. Don't just take our word for it--take a stroll through the garden today and be immersed in the vibrant colors of springtime.

06/02/2026

The McLaughlin Garden continues to shine on these early June days. There is still time to enjoy the lilacs and other early season blooms and we hope to see you soon.

05/30/2026

05/28/2026

Although McLaughlin Garden's Lilac Festival has passed, the lilacs keep performing. Come visit us this week to enjoy the sights and scents of lilacs in bloom. We'd love to see you.

05/25/2026

The sun is shining and we are still open! Please join us for the final day of the McLaughlin Garden Lilac Festival. We'll be here for a few more hours!

05/25/2026

We are so grateful for your support!

It’s Fun Fact Friday! NSB is proud to be a sponsor of the McLaughlin Garden & Homestead’s 2026 season, including the popular Lilac Festival which kicks off today and runs all weekend! Did you know that with 125 different varieties of lilacs on more than 200 trees, McLaughlin features one of the largest collections of lilacs in the northeastern U.S.! Learn more about the festival here: www.mclaughlingarden.org/home/events.

05/25/2026

Today (Memorial Day Monday) is the final day of the Lilac Festival at McLaughlin Garden. The lilacs are in peak bloom and we've got plenty of umbrellas to loan. Come visit us!

05/24/2026

Lilacs are just as beautiful - and possibly even MORE fragrant - in the drizzle. Please join us at the McLaughlin Garden on Monday, 5/25, for the final day of our Lilac Festival. The schedule includes lilac tea tasting throughout the day, a lilac care and garden tour at noon, and music by Kafari. Shop our plant sale and in our gift shop and enjoy Memorial Day Monday. We hope to see you.

Thanks to our sponsors and to all who have shown their support.
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