FRANKLIN JOURNAL • March 6, 2026
The Mt. Blue Area Garden Club is inviting businesses and nonprofit organizations across the Mt. Blue region to apply for its second annual community beautification funding program supporting gardening and landscaping projects. The program is open to businesses and nonprofit organizations operating in Farmington, Wilton, Chesterville, New Sharon, New Vineyard, Temple, Starks, Vienna and Weld. Last year’s inaugural award went to the Farmington Public Library, which used the funds to begin a longer-term landscaping project featuring native plants. The club emphasizes environmentally responsible landscaping.