June 19-22, 2007. Hudson Valley garden highlights from Olana to Manitoga, and of course near neighbor Innisfree,
with a couple of spiffy private places to leaven the mix ( and plenty of the Hudson Valley’s great food, to fuel all that walking) . Full details from the tour’s sponsor, the Wellesley Friends of Horticulture.
It’s always special, but right now Stonecrop is special double, because there are 500 extra markers, telling you the botanical names of particularly striking plants. 
The markers will start coming down on Tuesday, so those who hesitate miss out.
July 12: Benefit Luncheon Garden Party with Don and Patrisha McLean
At “Lakeview,” their Camden home. Starts at 12:30 with Champagne, appetizers and stroll through the organic gardens full of heirloom roses. Includes lunch and a talk by Eric Rector, former president of MOFGA, and ends with a 3 o’clock Q&A session presided over by yrs. truly.
$75.00 donation, for the Castine Historical Society. Space limited. (207) 326-4118 or on the net.
July 16: Georges River Land Trust Garden Tour
The 15th anniversary tour, 10 AM to 5 PM rain or shine. Eight gardens , including mine. Tickets $20.00 in advance, 22 bucks the day of the tour. Details through the Trust: (207) 594 – 5166 or on the net.
September 15-17: Maine Fare
A 3 day celebration of all things downeast and delicious , with a gala tasting, a food vendors’ marketplace, cooking demonstrations and assorted talks, including a panel discussion ( led by moi) on Eating Local in a Cold Climate. Information at 207 236 8895 or on the net at mainefare.com.
