Chapters in Maine

Lynn Rutter, President of WOMM and founder of Roots & Shoots, a nature based school program, and Amy Thomas, Restoration Ecologist, will be demonstrating how to create a container garden using native plants. 

”Native Plants Container Garden Demonstration”

Thursday, July 18 - WOMM Native Plant workshop with the Camden Garden Club 

Wild Ones Midcoast Maine hosts a visit with Tracy Weber of Blue Aster Native Plants to learn about the items she specializes in and has recommendations about, that are available at area Native Plant sales.

Presented by Amy Jensen Thomas, WOMM Program Chair, MSW, MNRD 

This presentation is geared to any size yard or property, urban or rural. 

We’ll begin with a brief overview of the ecological and environmental benefits and importance of using native plants in landscapes and gardens. 

We’ll explore the differences between “cultivars,” “nativars” and “true native” plants, and each of their possible potential impacts on pollinators and wildlife.  

Next we’ll enjoy a list of side-by-side photo comparisons of “Plant This, Not That,” identifying some basic alternative native species which make transitioning portions of your garden to natives easy. The native species in this section have been selected for their similar visual characteristics, bloom time and foliage shapes of often seen cultivars, but possess pollinator / wildlife enhancing qualities cultivars lack.  

We will also discuss local nursery sources for safely grown native plants, and have some time for Q&A. 

Wild Ones Midcoast Maine hosts the annual Camden Native Plant Celebration & Sale, Camden Library Amphitheatre 9:00-1:00. Area nurseries specializing in native plants, some with pre-sales and some cash and carry sales will be participating. A list of this year's vendors will be available soon.