Gardens in Massachusetts

The Bay State has suffered through the effects of logging which has reduced much of its wooded and forest areas of wilderness. However, there has been some regrowth in the East, and other areas have been set aside for gardens for the public.


Featured Gardens:

Elm Bank Horticulture Center

This is actually the new center for the Massachusetts Horticultural Society since 1996. The 36 acre area hosts different ...

Map of Massachusetts Gardens to Visit

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Listed Gardens in Massachusetts by City

North Framington : Garden of the Woods
Wellesley : Elm Bank Horticulture Center





Snowshoe Routes: New England: Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine
by: Diane Bair
Snowshoeing is the hot winter sport that everyone can master. Find New England’s most scenic routes in this new guide.

· 75 snowshoe routes in Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine · Trails within driving distance of urban areas throughout New England, including Boston, Hartford, Providence, Burlington, Concord, and Portland · A handy trip-planning chart compares routes ... [reviews]


Trout Streams of Southern New England: An Angler's Guide to the Watersheds of Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island (Trout Streams)
by: Tom Fuller

A complete new guide—the first of its kind—to the best fly-fishing in the streams, lakes, and ponds of southern New England.

Within the confines of southern New England there are more trout streams, rivers, lakes, and ponds than any one angler can fully appreciate in a lifetime. The variety of waters in itself is quite astonishing, as is their fertility and ability to ... [reviews]


Weird Massachusetts: Your Travel Guide to Massachusetts' Local Legends and Best Kept Secrets
by: Jeff Belanger
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100 Classic Hikes in New England: Maine / New Hampshire / Vermont / Massachusetts / Rhode Island / Connecticut
by: Jeffrey Romano
The wilderness of New England is a gold mine for hikers, offering an abundance of rolling hills, mountains, jagged coastline, and lakes. Historic trails are well-worn into the landscape, inviting outdoor enthusiasts to undertake epic backpacking adventures or short, satisfying day hikes. This new guide covers the best trails in six states, including jaunts on the Appalachian Trail, the lush hills ... [reviews]


Quiet Water Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, 2nd: Canoe and Kayak Guide (AMC Quiet Water Series)
by: Alex Wilson
Now completely revised and updated, with a new format that's easier to use, Quiet Water Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island describes 100 spectacular paddling destinations in southern New England.
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Gardens Across America, East of the Mississippi: The American Horticulatural Society's Guide to American Public Gardens and Arboreta (Volume I)
by: John H. Russell
Gardening is one of America's most popular hobbies, and attendance at public gardens and arboreta continues to rise. Gardens Across America is a comprehensive two-volume guide to nearly 2,000 gardens. Each entry in this state-by-state guide contains such basic information as hours of operation and directions as well asa listing of activities, educational programs, and any unique ... [reviews]


1001 Gardens You Must See Before You Die
Garden lovers and discriminating travelers will relish this armchair tour of the most beautiful and interesting gardens around the world. Succinct descriptions with stunning color photos showcase the creations of the world's outstanding landscape gardeners, architects, and garden designers. From Spain's famous gardens of the Moorish Alhambra at Granada to San Diego's Healing Garden, created for ... [reviews]


A Guide to the Great Gardens of the Philadelphia Region
by: Adam Levine
Philadelphia and its surrounding towns--the horticultural epicenter of the U.S.--has more public gardens than almost any other region in the world. This indispensable, pocket-sized guide helps residents and visitors locate and enjoy nearly 100 gardens. [reviews]



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