Coos County Botanical Garden Program

06/10/2026

The flowers at the fountain garden is exhibiting extraordinary growth from the last few days. Gorham N.H. Commons.

06/10/2026

Cam radiates pride in nurturing one of the park's most breathtaking gardens, passionately cultivating the thriving oasis for community delight as a devoted long-time member and selfless volunteer of Laura Lee Viger Botanical Park.

06/08/2026

Brenda and Jeff, a devoted husband and wife duo, are passionately dedicated to the adopted garden program, and they're absolutely thrilled to be connected to the park. Laura Lee Viger Botanical Park.

06/08/2026

Mary and her companion have been delighting in the vibrant beauty of the Laura Lee Viger Botanical Garden park for years, finding inspiration in its splendor in Berlin, New Hampshire.

06/06/2026

Featured Plant of the Week: The Beauty and Resilience of Verbena./Vervain.
Verbena (Verbena spp.) is more than just a colorful garden flower, it is a reminder of resilience, beauty, and the simple joys. From the soft pink blooms to the rich reds and purples, verbena brightens gardens with an abundance of flowers that seem to celebrate every sunny day. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, this hardy plant rewards us gardeners with months of continuous blooms from spring until frost with light dead heading. Whether you choose Garden Verbena (Verbena × hybrida), Purpletop Verbena (Verbena bonariensis), Trailing Verbena (Verbena canadensis), or Moss Verbena (Verbena tenuisecta), each variety offers its own unique charm while providing a valuable source of nectar for butterflies, bees, and other pollinators.
One of the greatest lessons verbena teaches is that beauty often comes from perseverance. Even during the heat of summer, when many plants begin to struggle, verbena continues to flourish with minimal care. With a little sunshine, occasional watering, and the removal of spent blooms, it responds with an endless display of color. As butterflies dance among its blossoms and bees gather nectar, verbena reminds us that the smallest acts of care can create something truly extraordinary. In our gardens and in our lives, growth comes from patience, persistence, and a willingness to keep blooming through every season. Note:Verbena's complimentary plant is wave petunias. Plant care: Sunlight: Plant in full sun, receiving at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
*Soil: Prefers well-drained soil. Verbena dislikes wet feet and performs best when excess water can drain away easily.
* Watering: Water regularly during establishment, then allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Mature plants are fairly drought tolerant.
* Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season for continuous blooming.
*Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers and lightly trim plants if they become leggy. A mid-season haircut often encourages a fresh flush of blooms. Photos: Mountain Greenery Greenhouse and Garden shop

06/06/2026

Beth our park visitor is cultivating mindfulness through journaling in a garden setting empowers the mind, sparks innovative thinking, and nurtures a profound sense of peace. Thank you for visiting the park weekly.

06/05/2026

Katsko is a pioneering force and a community cornerstone, having played a vital role since the program's launch in 2006 as one of its founding members, consistently contributing invaluable time and expertise to every event and initiative, inspiring others with her dedication and friendship.

06/04/2026

06/03/2026

The new staff member Conner, at Mountain Greenery provided exceptional assistance as always.

06/03/2026

We had a nice conversations and established some valuable connections in the marigolds at Youngs Greenhouse.