Spring has arrived in Maine and warmer than average temps. have brought us early blossoms!

Japanese Red Maple

Tiny leaves on many trees are beginning to appear.

Cinnamon Fern

Delicate fern heads are emerging and soon will leaf out into graceful fronds.

Magnolia Bud

The fragrantly sweet scent of our  Magnolia tree’s flowers fill the air.

Magnolia Blossom

Pasque flowers are a spring time favorite of which there are many deep rich colors. The urn-shaped flower sits above feathery bracts of delicate spiny greenery and follows up with a most unusual seed head that adds intrigue to the garden. Unfortunately our “Blue Bell” which has dark violet flowers did not survive this past winter, however our wine and white colored varieties are flourishing.

Pulsatilla (Pasque Flower)

White Pasque Flower

Shade-loving Pulmonaria brightens up a dark spot in the garden with its blue and pink flowers and continues to add interest after it blooms with handsome white speckled foliage.

Pulmonaria (Lungwart)

Large bright pink patches of creeping Phlox are spilling over the edges of numerous rock walls and best of all they will re-bloom later in the season.

Phlox (Creeping)

We have two varieties of Primula (Primrose) that we grow in a shady spot in the Rhododendron garden. A carpet of Primula “Alba” blooms first and has bright white pompoms that is quite impressive en masse.

Primula (Alba)

Arabis (Rock Cress)

Pillowy mounds of Arabis grace precious garden spaces. Here it is happy sitting atop one of our stone walls.

Darin Strickland, a Virginian, and writer for the Virginia Sportsman Magazine enjoys our town Camden Maine so much so, that he was inspired to write about it. He wrote a beautiful story about this incredibly unique area in the March 2010 issue complete with beautiful photography of the Maine Coast and windjammer schooners.

“Along Maines’s Atlantic coast, Route 1 winds through the picturesque countryside – a scenic byway that hugs the coastline and skirts quaint seaside villages and towns.  For the summer tourist, it serves as a springboard to Maine’s coastal vacation destinations and a direct route to popular Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. However, there is one town on Route 1, that won’t be bypassed and ignored as it requires you to drive through its main street and take notice as you do.

Camden’s Main Street and Route 1 are the same. Lining the way, historic and stately Federals, Capes, and Victorians with architectural details such as widow’s walks and bay windows; some with carriage houses.  These centenarians are the first to quietly announce this town has been receiving the affluent for a long time.”

Click to read his entire story which includes some history, culture, activities and of course lobster….

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Lobster Boat Lively Lady Too

Photo taken by Darin Strickland.

Stay 2 Nights and 3rd Night Is Free!

Take advantage of this exceptional offer at the Camden areas most beautiful, distinctive and noted oceanfront properties! During the months of May & June, reserve 2 nights or longer and receive one additional night free! Awaken to an ocean sunrise, enjoy our fresh home baked breakfast then wander acres of colorful gardens on this 16 acre private seaside sanctuary . From our Inn you will experience the true beauty of the scenic Maine Coast. Whether you choose to watch the sunrise on your private oceanfront deck, curl up read a book, or take advantage of our beautiful coastal village laden with special shops and gourmet dining, you will find our setting perfect for a memorable getaway.

Visit our website for detailed information on this getaway special.

Warmer than usual temp. this Spring had us uncovering our garlic patch here in Mid-Coast Maine approx. 2-3 weeks earlier than usual.

A Heavy Mulch Of Straw And Leaves

It seems like it was only last month when we planted our garlic cloves and shared with you our planting techniques this past November.

Carefully Uncovering The Patch

We remove the mulch bedding with care. Tender growth can easily “snap off “.

Tender Growth

A layer of straw if left on the ground to control weeds.

Leaving A Bedding Of Straw

One week later with warm temps. and lots of sun our garlic has greened up.

1 Week Later