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 Gardens

This 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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Listed Gardens in Maine by City

Boothbay : Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens





Frommer's Maine Coast (Frommer's Complete)
by: Paul Karr
You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go -- they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and ... [reviews]


Frommer's Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine (Frommer's Complete)
by: Paul Karr
  • Itineraries for special interests and overall highlights: from hiking in New Hampshire's White Mountains, to spending two weeks on the Maine Coast, to seeing the Best of Vermont in a week.
  • Each chapter offers an entire "Enjoying the Outdoors" section, with tips and suggestions for every season.
  • If you're a leaf-peeper, we list The Best Places to See Fall Foliage. ... [reviews]


The Lobster Gangs of Maine
by: James M. Acheson
An anthropologist describes the working world of Maine lobstermen, focusing on the intricate personal network that sustains them. [reviews]


Maine's Most Scenic Roads: 25 Routes off the Beaten Path
by: John Gibson
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Foraging New England: Finding, Identifying, and Preparing Edible Wild Foods and Medicinal Plants from Maine to Connecticut
by: Tom Seymour
New England's diverse geography overflows with edible plant and animal species. Through the seasons, this forager's paradise offers a continually changing list of wild, harvestable treasures. From Beach Peas to Serviceberries, Lamb's-Quarters to Lady's Thumb, Hen of the Woods to Mugworts, Foraging New England guides you to the edible wild foods and healthful herbs of the Northeast. Organized by ... [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.HAMPTONS HAVENS offers readers a glimpse behind the hedgerows of the Hamptons on Long Island, New York. The photographs are drawn from the archives of Hamptons Cottages and Gardens magazine and feature 24 homes ... [reviews]


A Guide to the Great Gardens of the Philadelphia Region
by: Adam Levine
Finally, for every resident and visitor to the region, a comprehensive guide to the gardens of eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and northern Delaware. Magnificently illustrated with nearly 200 full color photographs, A Guide to the Great Gardens of the Philadelphia Region provides essential information on how to locate and enjoy the finest gardens the area has to ... [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]



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