Rogers Farm Demonstration Garden

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About the Demonstration Garden at Rogers FarmSunrise over a misty garden filled with flowers with trees in background.

Since 1994, the demonstration garden at Rogers Farm has been a showcase for creative theme gardens, unique plant varieties, innovative designs, and prolific vegetable gardens. Rogers Farm is part of the Maine Agricultural and Forest Experiment Station at the state’s R1 public research university.

Volunteers and strong community partnerships are the core of our work. We are tremendously grateful for all we’re able to accomplish thanks to our dedicated team.

Check out our 2025 Annual Report to learn more about our impacts, the people we served, and our new and expanding partnerships.

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Mission/Vision/Values

Mission: To educate our visitors in sustainable horticultural practices and empower them through service learning opportunities which strengthen our local food system.

Vision: We envision a vibrant, inclusive center of learning that helps gardeners of every skill level connect to the natural world and make positive changes within their communities.

Values: We recognize that the land we occupy is unceded Wabanaki territory. Within this difficult context we strive to create a space that is as welcoming and supportive as possible. We are dedicated to promoting diversity, inclusion, equity, and accessibility.

AccessibilityOpen air shade structure with two picnic tables underneath. There are two movable shorter benches on the ends of the picnic tables. If the shorter benches are moved, a person using a wheelchair can pull up and use the picnic table. Greenhouse and apple trees in the backgroun.

Rogers Farm Demonstration Garden strives to be welcoming and accessible to all visitors. An ADA-compliant portable toilet is available on site May-October and many areas of the garden are accessible by vehicle. Please note that vehicle access is not available during winter months and may be limited when we have periodic wet ground conditions. We encourage visitors to contact us in advance to confirm current drive-through access and the ability to park closer to specific areas of the garden. Benches are placed throughout the garden, with seating offered approximately every 250 feet. Our picnic tables under the shade structure are designed for wheelchair access.

Directions and HoursGray garden shed surrounded by a garden with shade structure in the background

Upcoming Events

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Field Trips and Group Tours

Schools, summer camps and other groups are encouraged to arrange a visit to Rogers Farm. We are able to accommodate larger groups and are happy to work with educators to meet specific learning objectives with age-appropriate activities.

If you wish to bring a group on your own, we highly recommend that you reach out at least two days in advance to make sure no other large groups will be in the demonstration garden at the same time.

Contact

For more information on visiting, learning, or volunteering at the garden or to request an accommodation, please contact Kate Garland katherine.garland@maine.edu 207.942.7396.

Demonstration Garden Staff

  • Christina Lannan (she/her), Rogers Farm Enrichment Coordinator, who loves her veggies.
  • Kate Garland (she/her), Horticulture Professional, who prefers grass over office chairs.
  • Josie Veilleux (they/them) , Seed-to-Table Intern, who is who is happiest when outside and with their hands in the dirt.
  • Hiring in progress, Farm Operations Technician

Smiling woman under maple tree holding large grayish-blue hubbard squash. Fallen maple leaves on the ground indicate it's autumn.

Woman sitting on the grass with her back against a wooden post working on a laptop computer with car in background.   Smiling person in purple tshirt with light brown short hair crouched filling watering can from rain barrel. Gray cargo trailer parked in the grassy background.

Help Us GrowCountless newly harvested onions arranged on racks and hanging from ceiling to dry in a shed.

We rely on donor funding to cover staffing, maintenance, plants, programming materials, and infrastructure investments. Your contributions help us to grow and give out thousands of pounds of produce annually and create a wide range of educational opportunities for the general public. Any level of support is greatly appreciated!

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We gratefully acknowledge the following 2025/2026 supporters: