Newsletter

We have some incredibly exciting—and completely unexpected—news to share! On May 5, 2026, representatives from our club attended the Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce's 15th Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner at Chewonki’s Chapin Hall. Our own Dr. Genie Everett walked in expecting a lovely community dinner, but was absolutely blown away to hear our name called as the winners of the 2026 Unsung Hero Award! Genie was there to accept the award on behalf of the club, completely su

Outside, we have been working hard to transform an empty courtyard into a magical garden with multiple styles and sizes of container beds that make it easier for anyone who wants to engage the therapy of gardening. Inside, micro-greens and sprouts are going strong, and the aquarium is coming together. We’ve added beautiful hanging baskets to the elegant front porch. Please join us and meet Dr. Teel to learn more about his Brain Health Program on either of two dates: Friday,

Summer is around the corner and GCW is in full bloom! Our community appreciates our club’s efforts in all the ways we beautify the gardens, triangles, median, and planter boxes around Wiscasset and into neighboring towns. This would not happen without your commitment and enjoyment of gardening…THANK YOU! We are welcoming new members on June 24th at 4 pm at Canny’s house. All members are invited to join in and make these folks feel at home. Seasoned members, please bring a di

By Dr. Geneie Everett Last summer, the Pownalborough Courthouse garden team hosted a ‘Gathering in the Garden’ featuring a refreshing assortment of garden-grown herbal teas. Rhubarb was the clear favorite. It is delicious and beautifully colored, but we did not realize it is also considered excellent for the brain. It is packed with powerful antioxidants that combat inflammation and oxidative stress. These properties are linked to protecting brain cells and may help reduce th

Has Spring finally sprung? I am holding my breath that it won’t freeze anymore. Seedlings are taking off in the dining room, and I want to move them outside, but I am a little leery of what Mother Nature has in store for us… Our 35th Annual Plant Sale is Saturday, May 9th, rain or shine. Many thanks to those who contribute their time, plants, and baked goods to support our scholarship fund. Looking ahead to June, please see the invitation to our Appreciation Luncheon on Thurs

The Garden Club of Wiscasset’s Therapeutic Gardening Committee is buzzing with excitement. The committee has been invited by the Eldercare Network of Lincoln County to integrate gardening as an essential part of their new innovative program focused on brain health. The site, called Wiscasset Green, was a highly regarded assisted-living facility that served the Wiscasset community for 25 years. The remodeled facility is reopening as a Brain Health Center this summer. Several

We have some exciting "digital" seedlings popping up! As your Communications Co-Chair, I am thrilled to announce that the Garden Club of Wiscasset has been officially accepted as a Grow with Google Partner. What is Grow with Google? Grow with Google is a community education initiative that helps nonprofits like ours gain the digital skills needed to thrive in a modern world. To date, they have helped millions of Americans grow their skills, and 75% of certificate graduates

By Canny Cahn Hello, Seedling Parents- Now that your cherry tomato seeds have gotten past their infancy, it’s time to help them go from crawling to tentative walking. That means that they need to strettttch. “Plant them up” to the next size cell - preferably in a square at least 3” deep - when at least one good pair of true (serrated) leaves appear. Don’t let the plants become crowded if you have more than one baby popping up per cell. Unlike most seedlings, tomatoes thrive

Our Library Gardens are overgrown and require a significant overhaul. The Board agreed to form an ad-hoc committee to develop a master plan with a budget. Beth and Sherry Lyons volunteered for this committee. The Therapeutic Gardening committee also committed to serving on the Library review committee.Would you like to share input or assist in some way? Contact Beth Maxwell or Sherry Lyons

Is it Spring yet? I do have some daffodils and tulips peeking out but the weather report is a bit more snow this week…ugh! The annual Medomak District Luncheon is on Monday, May 4th. Please see the invite info on our event calendar. Our club will reimburse your $30 cost, plus you can pop into the Coastal Maine Botanical Garden after lunch for free! Just sign up online , easy peasy. It’s that time of year when GCW needs your help. PLEASE SIGN-UP online or come to our Ap

8:30 - noon at the Wiscasset Town Hall front lawn As the snow melts and plants start to think about reemerging from the ground, we need to get ready for our 35th Annual GCW Plant Sale. It's our biggest fundraiser of the year with proceeds going to our Scholarships and Community projects - all very important to us! Please think about what plants you have to dig, divide, and donate to our sale. We really need all of you to help! We usually get about 700 plants to sell. S

Sign-Up… yes, it’s that time of year when all-hands on deck are needed! Go to our newsletter and click on the Sign Up headings for our community gardens , hostessing , Art Walk and bringing flowers to the library . You’ll see dates and times, and who else has signed up. Plus, you’ll get one of these snazzy vests to keep you visible and safe with free advertising for GCW. What more could you want? Our GCW Board meeting is Monday, March 30th at 10:00 am We will be meeting at