Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

Published
November 17, 2024

In photos: A sneak peak at 2024 Gardens Aglow

A sneak peek at this year's Gardens Aglow. The show has attracted 780,000 visitors for the past decade who wind through 66 miles of lighted pathways laid end-to-end.
Published
November 14, 2024

Winter’s aglow in this garden wonderland

It’s the 10th anniversary of Gardens Aglow at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. The light show has attracted 780,000 visitors to Boothbay, who wind through a mile of pathways adorned by more than 750,000 high-efficiency LED lights – about 66 miles of lights if laid end-to-end. Photos by staff photographer Ben McCanna.
Published
October 29, 2024

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens prepares to flip the switch on holiday season

Celebrate a decade of magic at Boothbay’s annual holiday light show from Nov. 16 to Dec. 31.
Published
September 11, 2024

Healing from domestic violence through garden growth

On Sept. 11, survivors spoke about the healing power of flowers, from anemones in late fall to rhubarb stalks bursting through winter soil.
Published
July 30, 2024

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens unveils new sculptures by Indigenous artists

Published
June 12, 2024

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens puts accessibility at the forefront of eventful summer

The wide variety of financial and physical access points aim to give everyone the chance to see the Gardens' ever-changing landscape.
Published
May 19, 2024

Boothbay botanical garden gets a gift of irises

The late Currier McEwen of Harpswell hybridized dozens of Siberian irises. A collection of his irises will go on display at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens.
Published
May 14, 2024

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens preps for return of its second-biggest event of the year
Published
November 20, 2023

Holiday lights at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens ‘make you want to decorate at home’

Gardens Aglow opened this Saturday and will welcome visitors through the end of the year.
Published
November 16, 2023

In photos: Gardens Aglow opens for the season, shining bright in Boothbay

The annual Gardens Aglow at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay debuted Thursday, featuring more than 750,000 LED lights and over 300 handcrafted light sculptures. Tickets must be bought online in advance, and the lights will be on display through New Year’s Eve.