The McLaughlin Garden and Homestead announces its 2013 lecture schedule.  As in past years, the talks will be held on Wednesdays at 4 PM.  The public is invited for tea beginning at 3:30 PM. The talks are free but donations are greatly appreciated.  The lectures will be held at the McLaughlin homestead on Main Street near the Oxford County Courthouse.Other lectures in the series include Mike Murphy on February 27 discussing woodland plants, Mark Brandhorst  on March 13 discussing rock plants, Cindy Tibbetts on March 27 discussing herbs, and Mary Van Nest on April 10 discussing birds.