The Secret Garden In Maine You’re Guaranteed To Love
By Michelle|Published March 18, 2017
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Michelle's life is a colorful map of exploration and adventure. From the iconic streets of New York to the sunny shores of Florida, the jagged coast of Maine to the rugged terrain of Montana, she's been fortunate to call some of America's most beautiful states home. Beyond the U.S., Michelle's wanderlust has taken her on a motorcycle journey through India, led her to teach English in Hanoi, and saw her studying Spanish in Guatemala. Michelle graduated with a communications degree from the S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and in addition to a career in advertising has worked with OnlyInYourState since 2016, where her love for travel and storytelling converges. Alongside writing and exploring, Michelle finds joy in photography, staying active, and time with her family.
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We always hear people say that living in Maine through the long winter months is only bearable because we have the wonderful summer months. Whether you agree or disagree (some of us just love all this snow!) it’s not hard to see why people love when it’s warm here. The trees bloom, the flowers come out and everything just feels a little more leisurely. While we always advocate for getting to the beach, lakes and mountains, don’t forget about our other wonderful attractions – public gardens. We have many, but one of our favorites is one you may not be familiar with.
Merryspring Nature Center in Camden is one of the best places to explore all that Maine ecology has to offer.
Specifically, it is to: "practice, teach and advocate sound principles of ecology, conservation and horticulture in order to protect our natural environment."
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While the garden is beautiful and full of flowers, it's one of the only gardens that also functions as a place for outdoor enthusiasts.
Hiking Trails were added all through the 1970s and 1980 saw the addition of the Kitty Todd Arboretum. In 1984, the Herb Garden was created, followed by the Hexagon in 1987, the Rose Garden in 1987, the Rose Cottage in 1987 and the Perennial Border in 1992.
For 40 years the garden has been expanding and adding new areas for exploration, as well as new places for education and workshops.
Today, there are over 500 members and volunteers that add to the garden's beauty.
Merryspring Nature Center is located at 30 Conway Road in Camden. They can be reached via phone on (207) 236-2239 or check them out on Facebook to stay abreast of all their upcoming events.
Click here to learn about another great garden to visit in Maine – Asticou Azalea Garden.
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