Crystal Lake Farm & Nursery

08/07/2026

"I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving that he can outwit nature and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority" E.B. White
Artist - Sheila Estep

06/22/2026

One of the most exciting things about the Obama Presidential Center is its commitment to nature. The landscape will include more than 10,000 native plants, creating valuable habitat for pollinators, birds, and other wildlife.

Native plants are far more than just beautiful. They provide food and shelter for countless species, support biodiversity, improve soil health, reduce the need for watering and chemicals, and help reconnect people with the natural ecosystems of their region.

This project shows that large public spaces can be both inspiring and environmentally responsible. Every native plant added to the landscape is a step toward a healthier future for wildlife and people alike.

05/20/2026

05/20/2026

04/29/2026

We had sunny skies for our basket making workshop by instructor, Jen Vanlarken. Materials used included multiple willows, red twig dogwood, apple suckers, woodbine, grape, bittersweet and wisteria, all harvested from the farm. We have more workshops lined up. Please visit the website for details and if you are not yet on our mailing list, you can sign from the website. We will be fully open (by appointment only) as of Monday, May 11th. Call 207-845-2140. Happy gardening!

04/10/2026

Happy Spring! We are offering more workshops at the farm this year. Check out the details in our website. Reach out if you have any questions!

Workshops Pruning Young and Bearing Fruit TreesSaturday, April 11th(rain date: Saturday April 18th)9AM - NoonWith professional pruner, Charlie Mead of Charlie’s Tree and Gardening Services.$65 (Invitational Group Members $50)Bring tools you hope to use on your own trees. Bring a lunch and hang out...

03/02/2026

Future Buttons! It was a perfect day and I had a little free time so I started prepping horns. These are going to make some beautiful and unique buttons for people looking for natural, durable button options. These ones are from goats in particular but we will have Jacob Sheep ones coming too! 😊

Stay tuned for when they become available or check out our booth this summer!

03/02/2026

Handmade, hand cut, hand wrapped and waiting for you at your local farmers markets this weekend.
Please know that these couple of months are the slowest for local farmers in Maine and the ones where last summer’s proceeds are scraping the bottom of the bucket. And still they show up. If you can, get to your closest market and show them love. A little goes a long way. And rejoice because it won’t be long before we’re in the full swing of things.

02/20/2026

All parts of this perennial are delicious and edible - and the flowers are loved by beneficial wildlife.