McLaughlin lecture is on woodland plants

PARIS — Mike Murphy of West Paris will present an illustrated lecture on Wednesday, February 27 on “Woodland Plants.” Because the diversity of perennials available to gardeners is at an all-time high, Murphy will make suggestions for shady places.

These include uncommon perennials which are right at home in Maine gardens including trilliums, primroses and lady slippers. Murphy plans to reopen Wake Robin Nursery this spring.

This is the third in the McLaughlin Garden and Homestead's winter and spring lecture series. The lecture series is held on alternate Wednesdays at 4 p.m. The public is invited for tea beginning at 3:30 p.m.

The talks are free but donations are greatly appreciated. The lectures take place at the McLaughlin homestead on Main Street near the Oxford County Courthouse.

Remaining lectures in the series are Mark Brandhorst on March 13 discussing rock plants, Cindy Tibbetts on March 27 discussing herbs and Mary Van Nest on April 10 discussing birds.