Horticultural Therapy is Growing in the State of Maine
- Sep 16, 2025
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A Wonderful Surprise: The Garden Club of Wiscasset Named 2026 "Unsung Hero"!
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
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An update from the Therapeutic Gardening Committee on the Wiscasset Green Brain Health Project
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President's Chirp: June, 2026
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