Today, I have another garden to share with you.
Giant troll Roskva. He represents the trunks. He is the heaviest, hardest, and strongest of the trolls.
Like Chanticleer in my last post, The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens (CMBG) is a garden I’ve been following on Instagram for years. It was so exciting for me to finally make a visit! And, even better, with one of my besties who is also a garden lover!
Giant troll Birk represents the roots. He is the wisest and most mysterious of the trolls.
This garden did not disappoint!
Located in Boothbay, Maine, this gem consists of more than 300 acres of gardens and natural spaces. In addition to the gardens themselves, every part of the experience – gift shop, cafe, restrooms – is aesthetically beautiful and meticulously maintained.
Giant troll Soren represents the branches. He is a very curious troll.
Taking a general tour in the morning, with a knowledgeable staff member, gave us a great overview of CMBG.
Visitors can enjoy walking through a butterfly garden.
I couldn’t wait to see the giant trolls constructed of recycled materials by Danish artist Thomas Dambo hidden throughout the natural wooded areas of the CMBG. Taking a guided hike and walking along the trail system through the gardens’ woods and along the waterfront was a fabulous way to discover each troll. Dambo created a theme with the trolls – each one of the five representing a part of the trees – the trunks, the scent of the flowers, the roots, the branches, and the leaves. Each troll is constructed of recycled wood.
Giant troll Gro represents the leaves. He is the wanderer.
Giant troll Lilja represents the scent of the flowers. She is the youngest of the trolls – still just a child.
I hope you have enjoyed checking out some of the highlights of my Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens visit. You can probably tell the giant trolls were my favorite part! The third garden on my bucket list, that I have been following on Instagram, is in Texas! Living in Connecticut, it may be a while before that visit happens!
The artist’s original sketch/design of the giant trolls.
Thank you for stopping by!
Have a fabulous holiday weekend and remember to take pleasure in simple things, Jackie