Who doesn’t love seeing a beautiful songbird in their backyard? From big to small, birds of all sorts can be seen (and heard!) throughout the Gardens. Can you identify these four birds? Let us know in the comments below!

The colors of late spring are arriving in force! See peonies, irises, columbines, and more on your next visit to the Gardens. Get your advance tickets here: shop.mainegardens.org/SelectEvent.as…

Curious to know what’s growing next? See our newest What’s In Bloom blog for some of our most spectacular picks at the Gardens this week. You won’t want to miss these fragrant flowers! Read the blog post here: mainegardens.org/blog/whats-in-…

Lepidopteran fans, good news! Our Native Butterfly House is open for the season. Come see some of Maine’s beautiful butterfly and moth species up close. A visit to the Native Butterfly House is included with cost of admission. Get advance tickets today: shop.mainegardens.org/SelectEvent.as…

Rain or shine, the Gardens is open! These beautiful colors shine brightest on rainy days: don’t miss your chance to get the perfect photo. As the Gardens grows busier, we recommend getting your tickets in advance for your preferred days. Get yours here: shop.mainegardens.org/SelectEvent.as…

Summer is here! So are these unbe-leaf-able flowers! A trip to the Gardens is the perfect way to enjoy a little sunshine. As the Gardens grows busier, we recommend getting your tickets in advance. Get yours here: shop.mainegardens.org/SelectEvent.as…

Something big is still going on at the Gardens—our Giant Trolls have already greeted thousands of guests this summer, and now they’re ready to meet you. Advance tickets are the best way to get your preferred visit date. Get yours here: shop.mainegardens.org/SelectEvent.as…

Make sure you don’t miss Outdoor Family Fun Days, courtesy of L.L.Bean! Every Wednesday in August, kids 17 and under get in free. Once you have your own tickets, you can bring the kids along, no tickets required. Tickets sell out quickly! Get yours here: shop.mainegardens.org/SelectEvent.as…

Maine is known for its iconic coastline, lobsters (of course), blueberries, and, come summer, fields and fields of lupine. Learn more about Maine's true lupine, Lupinus perennis, here on the blog: mainegardens.org/blog/maines-tr…

The trolls are here to stay—and evolve—over time. Whether you’re 5 or 75 (or 105!), these trolls have a story to tell you. Come to the Gardens, experience these trolls, and become rooted in nature. We recommend getting tickets in advance. Get yours here: shop.mainegardens.org/SelectEvent.as…

Colorful pathways await at the Gardens! Come enjoy an afternoon of beautiful weather and some peace and quiet as summer slows down. We recommend getting tickets in advance. Get yours here: shop.mainegardens.org/SelectEvent.as…

Fountains of flowering plants await at the Gardens this season. Come and celebrate summer’s end with a garden stroll. We recommend getting tickets in advance. Find available tickets here: shop.mainegardens.org/SelectEvent.as…

Check out these pretty in pink plants! Put on your rose-colored glasses and come explore the Gardens. The end of our regular season is getting closer every day, so don’t wait—get your advance tickets today: shop.mainegardens.org/SelectEvent.as…

The wait is over—Gardens Aglow tickets are here! You can now purchase tickets for our 2023 season, running November 18 through December 31. Get your tickets today! mainegardens.org/events-exhibit…

Today, we stand alongside Lewiston and our entire Maine community. Our hearts are with family and friends affected by last night's horrific events and the ongoing search. We send our support to law enforcement for their continued safety and a speedy resolution.

Only a couple more weeks before Gardens Aglow begins! Popular times sell out quickly, so we highly recommend buying ahead to pick your preferred day. Advance tickets are required for Gardens Aglow. Get yours: mainegardens.org/events-exhibit…

✨ Gardens Aglow has been nominated for USA TODAY's 10Best Botanical Garden Holiday Lights! Vote daily through noon on Wednesday, November 29, Help us win this reader's choice award! Last year, we came in third overall—can you help us beat it? bit.ly/46TMZOR

Let us light your way to the holidays this season at Gardens Aglow! Visit Roskva and Lilja, enjoy hot drinks and food, and explore a mile of endless shimmering lights. Advance tickets are required for Gardens Aglow: mainegardens.org/events-exhibit… 📸: Tristan Spinski

Maine residents get in free during Maine Days, held May 31 through June 2. Enjoy the full flush of the season at the Gardens with your friends and family. Advance tickets are required for this event, as we anticipate selling out quickly. Get yours online: shop.mainegardens.org/SelectEvent.as…