MCLAUGHLIN GARDEN

SOUTH PARIS, ME

McLaughlin Garden is a historic botanical garden located in South Paris, Maine. The garden spans over 100 acres and includes a variety of plant collections, including perennials, annuals, trees, and shrubs. The garden was originally established in the early 1930s by Bernard McLaughlin, a local businessman and avid gardener, and has since been preserved as a public garden.

The garden is home to several notable features, including a peony garden, a rock garden, and a pond garden. The peony garden contains over 200 varieties of peonies and is a popular destination for visitors during the blooming season in late spring. The rock garden features a variety of alpine plants and is designed to mimic the natural landscape of the nearby White Mountains. The pond garden includes a water feature, a variety of aquatic plants, and is home to several species of wildlife.

In addition to the gardens, McLaughlin Garden also features a historic homestead, which has been converted into a museum. The museum contains exhibits on the history of the garden, as well as the history of the McLaughlin family and their contributions to the local community.

McLaughlin Garden is open to the public from May to October and hosts several events throughout the season, including plant sales, gardening workshops, and concerts. The garden is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike and is recognized as one of the premier botanical gardens in the state of Maine.

MCLAUGHLIN GARDEN is a Arboretums, Botanical Gardens, & Nature Center in SOUTH PARIS ME. US MID #8402300045

The museum is classed as BOT (Arboretums, Botanical Gardens, & Nature Centers). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont).

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MCLAUGHLIN GARDEN

SOUTH PARIS
ME
04281-1430

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