2026
2026
September
15
Workshop
Cultivating Wellness with Plants and Paints
with Kathe Mickunas from Verbena Bee
6:00 pm, Bath Senior Centre, 45 Floral St, Bath
With playful plant activities and painting , Kathe will guide you with therapeutic horticulture, flower and painting adventures.
With playful plant activities and painting , Kathe will guide you with therapeutic horticulture, flower and painting adventures.
October
20
Event
The Allagash - A Hard Path to Wilderness
Tim and Susan Caverly
12:00 Noon | Grace Episcopal Church
Tales of Woods & Waterways: a tour from Allagash Lake to to Allagash Falls
Tales of Woods & Waterways: a tour from Allagash Lake to to Allagash Falls
November
17
Event
Making Holiday Greens Arrangements to donate to Meals on Wheels in mugs and small containers.
12:00 Noon | Grace Episcopal Church
Bring pruners, small ornaments, ribbon, etc. Greens and Mugs/Containers will be provided.
Bring pruners, small ornaments, ribbon, etc. Greens and Mugs/Containers will be provided.
December
5
Event
11th Annual Festival of Greens
to benefit BGC scholarship fund
9:00 am to 1:00 pm | Winter Street Center,
Transformed into a holiday market selling member-created wreaths, swags, centerpieces and other seasonal decorations.
Transformed into a holiday market selling member-created wreaths, swags, centerpieces and other seasonal decorations.
8
Event
Members' Holiday Coffee/Lunch
11:00 am | Maine Maritime Museum, Long Reach Room, 243 Washington Street, Bath
2027
January 2027
19
Event
Growing Hybrid Daylilies in the North, Sterling Maclean, presenter
12:00 noon | Grace Episcopal Church
Sterling will share his experience and knowledge over 3 decades of collecting, growing, hybridizing and selling daylilies. He has served as President of the Southern Maine Daylily Society; he currently works at Allen, Sterling & Lothrop Garden Center in Falmouth.
Sterling will share his experience and knowledge over 3 decades of collecting, growing, hybridizing and selling daylilies. He has served as President of the Southern Maine Daylily Society; he currently works at Allen, Sterling & Lothrop Garden Center in Falmouth.
February
16
Workshop
Taking Care of Bath's Urban Forests
Nancy Sferra, presenter, with members of the Bath Forestry Committee
12:00 noon | Grace Episcopal Church
The Bath Forestry Committee covers all aspects of Bath's Forests including the management of Butler Head Preserve and the City's tree nursery; educating Bath's citizens on controlling invasive pests; and Bath's Comprehensive Plan and Climate Action Plan.
The Bath Forestry Committee covers all aspects of Bath's Forests including the management of Butler Head Preserve and the City's tree nursery; educating Bath's citizens on controlling invasive pests; and Bath's Comprehensive Plan and Climate Action Plan.
March
16
Event
Learn the Process of Drying & Preserving Cut Flowers
Willow & Jordan Larrimore, presenters
12:00 noon | Grace Episcopal Church
Willow and Jordan will cover the process of drying flowers from seed to sprout, to planting and care, to harvest and drying, to preserving and selling. On their Ancestor Farms in Benton, the Larrimores organically grow and cultivate the blooms that they harvest and dry.
Willow and Jordan will cover the process of drying flowers from seed to sprout, to planting and care, to harvest and drying, to preserving and selling. On their Ancestor Farms in Benton, the Larrimores organically grow and cultivate the blooms that they harvest and dry.
April
20
Event
Herb Study Workshop - Thyme for Herbs
Nancy Devens, presenter
6:00 pm | Bath Senior Center
In this interactive workshop and we will learn all about herbs from growing them, the many culinary uses, fragrances and history. Nancy is a Master Gardener, and avid quilter. After retiring from 40 years of teaching, she returned to Arrowsic, where she enjoys teaching about gardening.
In this interactive workshop and we will learn all about herbs from growing them, the many culinary uses, fragrances and history. Nancy is a Master Gardener, and avid quilter. After retiring from 40 years of teaching, she returned to Arrowsic, where she enjoys teaching about gardening.
May
8
Event
Annual Plant Sale
8:00 am to 12:00 noon | City (Library) Park, Bath
Hundreds of member-cultivated plants including Perennials, Native species, Heirloom varieties have been dug, divided and potted by members. There will also be some vegetable and annual seedlings and plants available as well. Proceeds of the sale go to the BGC Scholarship Fund.
Hundreds of member-cultivated plants including Perennials, Native species, Heirloom varieties have been dug, divided and potted by members. There will also be some vegetable and annual seedlings and plants available as well. Proceeds of the sale go to the BGC Scholarship Fund.
2026
June
2
Event
82nd Annual Membership Luncheon
11:30am | Long Reach Kitchen & Catering, Bath Golf Club
Meeting Locations
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Bath Golf Club
387 Whiskeag Road, Bath -
Bath Senior Center
45 Floral Street, Bath -
City (Library) Park
Washington Street, Bath
(across street from Winter Street Center) -
Grace Episcopal Church
1100 Washington St. Bath
(enter rear parking lot from Edwards St) -
Winter Street Center
880 Washington Street, Bath
Fund-Raising Events
Annual Plant Sale
Gardeners line up before 8 am to buy plants at our Member-curated Plant Sale. Members offer a huge choice of prized perennials dug from their gardens including peonies, hostas, irises, rhubarb, and herbs, as well as a variety of annual and vegetable seedlings, plus ground covers, shrubs and small trees. Browse the Garden Treasures table for garden-themed gifts, tools, and books.
Nearly all Members assist with our major fundraiser by digging, potting, identifying plants, labeling, and transporting plants; collecting gently used garden books and tools, and vintage items for the Garden Treasures table; help with tent/table set up and break down; serve as cashiers; and provide help on sale day. This is our major fundraiser, which like the Festival of Greens, supports scholarships and other community projects.
Nearly all Members assist with our major fundraiser by digging, potting, identifying plants, labeling, and transporting plants; collecting gently used garden books and tools, and vintage items for the Garden Treasures table; help with tent/table set up and break down; serve as cashiers; and provide help on sale day. This is our major fundraiser, which like the Festival of Greens, supports scholarships and other community projects.
Fund-Raising Events
Festival of Greens
For more than 10 years, Members have transformed The Winter Street Center into a holiday decorating and shopping delight. We spend the late autumn collecting plant material and making all types of holiday decorations. Featured items include live wreaths & greens, centerpieces, ornaments, vintage objects gardening items, and specialty items.
