Although clematis weren't part of Hummingbird Farm's offerings until 2000, this spring marks the 30th year in business!

On Sunday, May 31st, 2026, there will be a blue moon, something we haven't seen in nearly three years. 'Once in a Blue Moon' is a phrase indicating something rare and remarkable and our family thinks building a thriving business that lasts for 30 years fits the bill!

We've made 'Once in a Blue Moon' the theme for 2026 and are celebrating with special activities and events, along with new, exciting clematis varieties. Here is some of what we have planned:

Open Days

The farm will be open from 9 am to 5 pm for visitors weekends in May and June, plus some special days - see below for details. Hours during the week are also available by appointment only.

Moonlight Madness

Friday, May 1st will bring the first of May's two full moons. We'll be open Friday night from 5 pm to 9 pm in addition to regular weekend hours. We'll share music and delicious snacks and watch the moon rise here at the farm. There will be special offers on "Celestial" themed clematis for both local and mail order customers, so watch your inbox for details in our newsletter as the time draws near.

Mother's Day - Treasures for Mom!

Saturday and Sunday, May 9 & 10 we will feature all things MOM! Sign up for our newsletter, follow us on Facebook or watch this space for details.

Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day weekend, May 23-25, is the traditional start of serious gardening season here in Maine. We'll have lots in store!

Once in a Blue Moon Celebration!

Saturday and Sunday, May 30-31!! The Blue Moon is finally here! Join us for refreshments, music and mayhem! Blue will be the color of the day and we will pull out all the stops this weekend! Can't join us in person? We'll have amazing options for our mail order customers as well. Extended evening hours are a possibility. Details yet to come!

Summer Solstice Sale!

Let's start summer off with a BANG! The weekend of June 20-21 will issue in the summer and we'll celebrate the longest day of the year by opening from sunrise to sunset on Saturday! Yes, that's crazy - we're pretty good at crazy around here. There will be specials through the day here at the farm and exciting offers online as well.

Clematis, Queen of the Flowering Vines
If your garden club or other organization is interested in learning more about clematis and how to take care of them, Cindy would love to talk to your group! The presentation takes about an hour and covers plant selection, planting, placement and our very simple Frozen North Pruning System. There's lots of information on growing clematis in the Frozen North! We often have a lovely selection of plants to show, and would be happy to bring some with us. Participants receive handouts that include planting instructions, a pruning guide and a resource list of books and web sites. Rates are reasonable and references are available.

Clematis in Containers
Yes, you can grow clematis in containers and I'd love to teach you how! We'll cover everything from selecting the appropriate containers and clematis varieties to planting, fertilizing and - most importantly - how to winterize them. With years of experience, I've made every mistake in the book and can help you avoid the pitfalls. The presentation will take about an hour and includes a Power Point and handouts.

Garden Tours
Tours for garden clubs and other groups also available! Our gardens include over 75 varieties of clematis of all types, and we grow them in all kinds of ways. See them on traditional supports, in containers, draped over rock walls, snuggling with shrubs and much more. Want to see a clematis planting demonstration? Wondering about the many ways you can grow clematis? Arrange a free tour!

Interested in making arrangements for one of these programs?
Send me an email at the address listed below.