Gardenshop
WINTER 2025
A Note from Gardenshop
At Gardenshop, every item tells a story of creativity, collaboration, and connection.
Many of the makers we feature in this guide have long-standing ties to the Gardens. Individual artisans, community studios, and local institutions make up a rich tapestry of creators. When you shop these makers, you are supporting Maine's culture and our creative ecosystem. Your purchase also supports the Gardens’ mission to inspire meaningful connections between people and nature.
This holiday season, we invite you to give gifts that grow deeper roots. Each thoughtfully made piece carries the skill of its maker and the spirit of this place we call home. Whether you’re celebrating loved ones near or far, we hope this collection inspires you to share the warmth, wonder, and artistry that make this season so special.
— The Team at Gardenshop
Into the Elements
Meet our Makers:
SPINDLEWORKS
Spindleworks is a collective of artists in Brunswick, Maine, supporting dozens of makers working in fiber, painting, ceramics, woodworking, drawing and more. Part of the Independence Association, Spindleworks fosters creativity and inclusion, providing space and mentorship for artists of all abilities. Each handmade piece reflects both craftsmanship and community—gifts made with intention and heart.
Bamboo Utensil Kit $20 Hand-printed
Cotton Bandana: Pine Cone $18
Sibley Birds East $24
FOR THE NATURALIST
Wild & Rooted
Meet our Makers:
THICKET JEWELRY
Rebecca Perea-Kane of Thicket Jewelry finds poetry in the small details of nature. Based out of Portland, Maine, she works with foraged treasures like honeycomb, seeds, rose thorns, and pine needles, transforming them into elegant gold and silver metalworks. Each jewelry piece carries the story of the natural world.
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SHOP WILD & ROOTED
Hollow Milkweed Seed Pod Necklace $220
Growing Wonder FOR NATURE-LOVING KIDS
Meet our Makers: HEIDI BOYD
From her studio in Brunswick, Maine, Heidi Boyd designs and assembles craft kits using lowwaste practices and sustainable materials. From embroidery to felting to needlefelt, each kit blends art, nature, and creativity—inviting makers of all ages to slow down, create, and find joy in the process. Whimsical and thoughtfully made, Heidi’s designs make delightful gifts for curious hands and imaginative minds.
Whimsey Sewing Kit: Frisky Fox
$21.99
Makers: UNITED SOCIETY OF SHAKERS At Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village in New Gloucester, the Shakers continue centuries of tradition rooted in care, community, and craftsmanship. With the help of hundreds of volunteers, their dried herbs and blends are made with the same dedication that has sustained their gardens since 1799.
