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Gardens in Maine
Wonderful Maine is known as the Pine Tree State because over 90 percent of its land is forested. However, it is equally well known for its dramatic ocean seascapes and jagged cliffs that attract many tourists. Featured Gardens:  Coastal Maine Botanical GardensThis is a wonderful garden getaway to visit on the coast of Maine. As a bonus, for hardy souls who come out from January to March, admission is free to the gardens. |
 Map of Maine Gardens to Visit
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 | Foraging New England: Finding, Identifying, and Preparing Edible Wild Foods and Medicinal Plants from Maine to Connecticut by: Tom Seymour From beach peas to serviceberries, hen of the woods to Indian cucumber, ostrich ferns to sea rocket, this guide uncovers the edible wild foods and healthful herbs of the Northeast. Helpfully organized by environmental zone, the book is an authoritative guide for nature lovers, outdoorsmen, and gastronomes. [reviews] |
 | The Coast of Maine With a coastline that rivals California’s, Maine attracts millions of visitors each year who come to swim, fish, hike, or just enjoy the views. Many of the images present a near panoramic scope, placing the viewer in the middle of a wilderness splendor. The photographs capture the region’s famous sandy beaches, tree-covered mountains, tidepools brimming with life, and secluded harbors, as ... [reviews] |
 | Frommer's Maine Coast Day by Day (Frommer's Day by Day - Pocket) by: Paul Karr Maine's majestic shoreline stretches for more than 5,500 miles, dotted with small towns and villages that beckon with adorable bed-and-breakfasts and restaurants where you can eat what was caught from the sea that day. It's a spectacular place to play in the ocean, enjoy coastal views, and tour the state's beautiful wilderness. Filled with tips and itinerary suggestions, hundreds of original ... [reviews] |
 | Maine Atlas & Gazetteer by: Delorme With an incredible wealth of detail, DeLorme's Atlas & Gazetteer® is the perfect companion for exploring the Maine outdoors. Extensively indexed, full-color topographic maps provide information on everything from cities and towns to historic sites, scenic drives, trailheads, boat ramps and even prime fishing spots. Conveniently bound in book form, the Atlas & Gazetteer® is your most ... [reviews] |
 | Frommer's Maine Coast (Frommer's Complete Guides) by: Paul Karr
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 | Gardens Across America, East of the Mississippi: The American Horticulatural Society's Guide to American Public Gardens and Arboreta (Volume I) by: John H. Russell Gardening is one of America's most popular hobbies, and attendance at public gardens and arboreta continues to rise. Gardens Across America is a comprehensive two-volume guide to nearly 2,000 gardens. Each entry in this state-by-state guide contains such basic information as hours of operation and directions as well asa listing of activities, educational programs, and any unique ... [reviews] |
 | Hamptons Havens: The Best of Hamptons Cottages and Gardens (Hamptons Cottages & Gardens) by: Hamptons Cottages and Gardens Magazine A lavish look at the private homes of the storied Hamptons, with gorgeous photographs and engaging text that discusses the history, decor and architecture from an insider's perspective. [reviews] |
 | A Guide to the Gardens of Kyoto by: Marc Treib Designed for the layman as well as the professional, this concise yet comprehensive guide provides both practical information and theoretical insights into the design of the Japanese garden. Kyoto, the capital of Japan for over one thousand years, possesses a richness of garden art without equal as a living chronicle of Japanese cultural history and environmental design. Following the ... [reviews] |
