Wouldn’t it be nice to step outside your back door and pick the parsley you need to finish your dish, pluck some fresh, sun-warmed tomatoes for a salad, or eat peas right out of the pod? John will show you how to put that plan into action and create a kitchen garden that will produce vegetables and herbs to be enjoyed well into the fall. There is no time like the present to be self-sufficient.

Well known in the Midcoast, John has been a Master Gardener for twenty-six years. He offers classes on gardening topics at the Midcoast School of Technology and Merryspring Nature Center. Currently, Fromer is the Program Director and a trustee at Merryspring. He provides educational outreach to approximately 1,200 students and hundreds of adults and gives talks to garden clubs and other organizations in Maine. Popular topics include birding, insects and pollinators, the water cycle and weather, vernal pools and amphibians, native plant and tree identification, gardening, astronomy and general nature walks. 

Tickets can be purchased Here.

2025 Garden Expo: Need to Know

When and where... Thursday, July 17, 2025 from 9am to 4pm (Doors open at 8:30am) o   9am-1pm at Camden-Rockport Middle School, 34 Knowlton Street, Camden ME 1pm-4pm at Old Souls Farm, located in Camden – this is a private address to be communicated the day of the event

Tickets sales are limited... Sold exclusively online. No credits for purchased ticket without exception.

Attendees will present their Ticket Order receipt to gain admittance to morning and afternoon sessions Show us your receipt via your mobile phone or a print-out. The Ticket Order receipt will be automatically sent via email following your online credit card transaction.

Parking... Limited availability at the school. Public parking lot is accessible from Knowlton Street and Washington Street – located behind Knox Mill with the Public Safety Building just below to the left (walkable to/from Middle School)

Event will be held rain or shine.

The Middle School  is handicap accessible; the Old Souls Farm is not.

Public restrooms are available at the Middle School.

Camden Garden Club's mission is to develop and preserve our environment by beautifying the community, enhancing public spaces, offering educational programs, and practicing resource conservation.