NGBH events include regular work sessions at the garden site and occasional lectures and other special events. Check our listing below for upcoming events and highlights. To be notified of events, please join our mailing list using the button below.
Upcoming Events
2024 Garden Volunteer Days
NGBH Gardens, 49 South St
bi-weekly on Friday mornings
Next session: May 3, 9AM-12PM
Help build and maintain the native gardens alongside experienced mentors. There are multiple projects to choose from. Volunteers and visitors welcome!
The Sharpest Tool in the Shed:
Tool Sharpening & Care Workshop
Saturday, May 11, 9-11am
University of Maine Cooperative Extension at Hancock County
63 Boggy Brook Rd, Ellsworth
Click here to pre-register (required)
Workshop fee: $20*
Are your garden tools in need of a tune-up? Get your tools ready for the growing season with this hands-on workshop co-sponsored by University of Maine Cooperative Extension at Hancock County and NGBH. Our expert instructor, Daniel Cooke, will guide you through the
process of sharpening various tools, including pruners, shears, shovels, and more. Learn proper techniques for maintaining your tools, including how to sharpen, clean, and oil them for optimal performance. This workshop is suitable for gardeners of all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned pros. Bring a favorite tool for show and tell and come prepared to get your hands dirty and leave with tools ready to tackle any
gardening task.
Daniel Cooke has a Master’s in Landscape Architecture from Louisiana State University and a Bachelor’s of Science in Botany from Humboldt State University. After working in the film industry building sets and landscapes for major motion pictures for over 10 years, he and his family moved to Maine.
*Note: Workshop fees allow NGBH to pay a stipend to the experts leading our specialty programs. Please email us if the fee is cost prohibitive.*
2024 Native Plant Sale Dates
We are excited to continue our spring & fall native plant sales in collaboration with regional nurseries.
Saturday, June 1, 9am-12pm
Saturday, September 7, 9am-12pm
Stay tuned for more details on our list of participating nurseries
& spring plant preview online event!
PRESENTATIONS BY NGBH CO-FOUNDERS
Recorded presentations
available on YouTube:
Landscaping with Native Plants
hosted by Green & Healthy Maine as part of its "Home + Energy Chats" series on June 8, 2021
Native Gardens
hosted by Camden Garden Club
on February 16, 2021
Fall Blooms
presented by NGBH in August 2020
Wetland Plants
presented by NGBH in July 2020
Why Use Native Plants in the Garden?
hosted by Blue Hill Heritage Trust in July 2020
Summer blooming wetland shrub. photo by Martha Moss.
Summer blooming wetland shrub. photo by Martha Moss.
White Admiral on Eupatorium perfoliatum
Photo by Leslie Clapp