Don't miss the first annual Tomato Tasting at Merryspring. Join members of the Maine Heirloom Seed Working Group to learn about how to grow the perfect tomato, save seeds and so much more. We hope to have 30 varieties to taste so come and enjoy the diversity of tastes, colors, sizes, and shapes! Come hear […]
Backyard Herbalism - Herb growing Q & A - This talk will give attendees a chance to ask all their burning herb growing questions and reflect on the past season. There will be a walk through the late season herb garden and talk about what medicinal plants to cut back in fall, what medicines to […]
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Gary's talk will be rescheduled to 2025. Gary Fish will lead an outdoor presentation on Maine’s Terrestrial Invasive Plant Do-Not-Sell List at Merryspring Nature Center on Tuesday, October 1 at 12:00 pm. Maine State Horticulturist, Gary Fish, shines a light on the 63 plants banned from sale or import in the […]
Laura Evans will lead an outdoor presentation on Green Burials at Merryspring Nature Center on Tuesday, October 8, at 12:00 pm. Natural burial is more than just a disposition option; it's a choice that can resonate with the life and values you have lived if you have cared for Mother Nature as she has cared […]
Everyone is fascinated by wild mushrooms. From foraging and eating, to medicinal use and the use of psychedelics to improve creativity and address depression. The only thing standing in the way is acquiring the knowledge and confidence to tell the good mushrooms from those that can sicken you. The good news is there are a […]
Today's Tuesday Talk is canceled due to covid. Here are some recommendations: Cut perennials back to near ground level after a killing frost. We may have one Thursday morning. Use clean, sharp tools. Some plants like sedum 'Autumn Joy" and echinacea may be left up for the winter interest. While leaving plants not cut back […]
Please join us for our Holiday Bazaar at Merryspring! We will have wreaths, arrangements, a hot cocoa bar, paperwhites, stocking stuffers and much more!
Please join us for our Holiday Bazaar at Merryspring! We will have wreaths, arrangements, a hot cocoa bar, paperwhites, stocking stuffers and much more!
Tune in to this zoom talk to learn how to design an ornamental herb garden like the ones at the chateaus in France but on a smaller scale and for under $50 in seeds! While you can use any herbs in your design, Fromer focuses on culinary herbs. A general discussion of design and plants […]
Tim Shaw will lead an online presentation called, Breakwater Birds , hosted by Merryspring Nature Center on Tuesday, January 14, at 12:00 pm. One link for the whole series via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83922205228 Shaw’s photography is simply amazing and he catches the lives of the birds in a unique way. Why is the Breakwater a focus […]