The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

William Cullina; Dorothy E. Freeman Ph.D and Barbara Hill Freeman - Photographs by William S. Brehm, Riverside Studio; Dave Cleaveland, Maine Imaging; William Cullina; Barbara Hill Freeman; Daniel Haney; Lynn Karlin; Robert Mitchell and Richard Zieg

Since it’s grand opening in June 2007, the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay has become one of Maine’s most popular attractions and one the most distinguished botanical destinations in the country. “Wow!” is the word most often heard from visitors who explore the exquisite gardens, stunning stonework, exceptional natural landscapes, waterfalls, and sculptures.

The goal of the Gardens is to preserve the botanical heritage and natural landscapes of coastal Maine. Comprising nearly 250 acres, with numerous themed gardens—including the Lerner Garden of the Five Senses, The Giles Rhododendron and Perennial Garden, and the Burpee Kitchen Garden—miles of trails, and a rich variety of events year-round, the Gardens has something for everyone.

Celebrating the Fifth Anniversary of the Maine Botanical Gardens, and honoring the sixteen years of planning and construction that went into them, this book is an inspiring tribute to thisparadise on the Maine coast. Bursting with vivid color photographs, information about the Gardens, and a pinch of practical advice for gardeners, it makes a wonderful keepsake or a great gift to inspire others to visit the Gardens.

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Down East Books

Pages: 144 • Trim: 9 x 11¼

978-0-89272-941-8 • Hardback • September 2012 • $34.95 • (£30.00) - Currently out of stock. Copies will arrive soon.

978-0-89272-944-9 • eBook • July 2012 • $33.00 • (£25.00)

Subjects: Gardening / Regional / New England (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT), Travel / United States / Northeast / New England (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT)

The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

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Since it’s grand opening in June 2007, the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay has become one of Maine’s most popular attractions and one the most distinguished botanical destinations in the country. “Wow!” is the word most often heard from visitors who explore the exquisite gardens, stunning stonework, exceptional natural landscapes, waterfalls, and sculptures.

The goal of the Gardens is to preserve the botanical heritage and natural landscapes of coastal Maine. Comprising nearly 250 acres, with numerous themed gardens—including the Lerner Garden of the Five Senses, The Giles Rhododendron and Perennial Garden, and the Burpee Kitchen Garden—miles of trails, and a rich variety of events year-round, the Gardens has something for everyone.

Celebrating the Fifth Anniversary of the Maine Botanical Gardens, and honoring the sixteen years of planning and construction that went into them, this book is an inspiring tribute to thisparadise on the Maine coast. Bursting with vivid color photographs, information about the Gardens, and a pinch of practical advice for gardeners, it makes a wonderful keepsake or a great gift to inspire others to visit the Gardens.

Details

Down East Books

Pages: 144 • Trim: 9 x 11¼

978-0-89272-941-8 • Hardback • September 2012 • $34.95 • (£30.00) - Currently out of stock. Copies will arrive soon.

978-0-89272-944-9 • eBook • July 2012 • $33.00 • (£25.00)

Subjects: Gardening / Regional / New England (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT), Travel / United States / Northeast / New England (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT)