We’ve had sun, we’ve had wind, we’ve had a late frost, now we are having rain, and the mosquitoes are here so it must be gardening season! This weekend there are two great plant sales where you can satisfy any plant lust you might be having and both are raising funds that will result in beautiful music.
The Community Chorus at South Berwick Annual Fundraiser Plant Sale - May 22, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., and May 23, 9 a.m.-noon, rain or shine
Some 500 perennials, including ground covers, herbs, shade and sun plants, shrubs, and antique roses, all locally grown, and, thus, proven survivors of this climate, will be offered for sale May 22, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., and May 23, 9 a.m.-noon, rain or shine, at 266 Bolt Hill Road, Eliot, ME. This two-acre property, fully landscaped by a former owner whose passion was gardening, contains specimen trees from all over the world as well as varieties of flowering bushes, shrubs and other perennials found in New England but rarely as large and vigorous as they are here. Winding paths lead to fountains, a gazebo, a hosta garden with18 varieties of this species, a white birch garden, and resting sites with garden furniture where one can pause to appreciate the wide array of mature plantings and possibly to observe the Baltimore oriole pair that frequently stops in. The owners of this home often get – and grant – requests from couples (human ones) who wish to have their wedding photos taken in this garden. All visitors are welcome to join guided tours of the garden spaces during the plant sale.
Many of the plants on sale are from this garden. Coffee and muffins will be available for early birds (other than the orioles). The well-known “Bird House Lady” will also be on hand to sell her prized wares.
Bolt Hill Road is off Route 236 at the blinking yellow light.
South Berwick Plant Sale to benefit the Gospel Music Project Saturday, May 22.
A plant sale featuring a large variety and some not so common home grown perennials will be held Saturday, May 22 at the First Parish Federated Church, 150 Main St., (corner of Main and Academy) South Berwick, starting at 9 am.
Proceeds from the sale will support The Gospel Music Project, a Seacoast-based non-profit and nondenominational organization dedicated to raising awareness of and educating audiences about gospel music and its positive impact on our history and culture.
“We are fortunate to have some very talented gardeners associated with the organization. All of our plants have been recently split from healthy larger plants. What we have for sale are good size and ready to be replanted,” described Gerri Bogdan, organizer of the sale and choir member.
Some of the more unusual plants featured will be Lamium, Brunerra and Astrantia Major (Masterwort) along with the more common Astilbe, Bee Balm and Garden Mum.
The Gospel Music Project sponsors the Rock My Soul Choir. It, along with other Gospel Music Project sponsored groups of singers and musicians, have become well known throughout northern New England for providing quality performances of roots based gospel music and educating their audiences about the rich history behind the songs.
For more information go to www.gospelmusicproject.org.
