Spring has truly sprung and now we can enjoy nature’s hard work in the form of flowers and gardens, not snow and sleet. Fortunately our great state has a ton of flower garden offerings so if your own thumb isn’t very green, you can still admire the handiwork of others at locations like Boston Public Garden, Tower Hill and beyond.

Flower Gardens in Beverly

Long Hill

572 Essex St.

978-921-1944

thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/north-shore/long-hill.html

Long Hill was the summer home of the famous author Ellery Sedgwick and his first wife, who just happened to be an accomplished gardener. Her talents are still celebrated today along the five acres of garden rooms that boast breathtaking accents. Enjoy the one mile trail that loops through the woods filled with spring pools and boulders. It is open year round, sunrise to sunset. 

Flower Gardens in Boston

Boston Public Garden

4 Charles St.

617-635-4505

cityofboston.gov/parks/emerald/public_garden.asp

Located right in the heart of the city, Boston Public Garden is a true treasure. It was established in 1837 and is home to over 80 species of plants and the popular Swan Boats. It’s a beautiful park to spend the afternoon and you might even spy a wedding procession as it’s gorgeous setting in which to get hitched. Whether you take a guided walking tour or blaze your own trail throughout the garden, you are sure to see many beautiful plants and sculptures.  Guided tours run from May through September. 

Flower Gardens in Boylston

Tower Hill Botanic Garden

11 French Drive

P.O. Box 598

508.869.6111

towerhillbg.org

With amazing views of Mount Wachusett and the Wachusett Reservoir, this 132 acre garden is home to more than 350 species of trees, shrubs and flowers. The garden was founded by Worcester County Horticultural Society in 1986 and they plan to have it completely finished by 2040. The garden is open year round, Tuesday through Sunday, 9am to 5pm. They are also open on Monday holidays. 

Flower Gardens in Framingham

Garden in the Woods

10 Hemenway Road

508-877-7630

newfs.org/visit/garden-in-the-woods

This beautiful garden is open Tuesday through Sunday and on holiday Mondays through October. The garden is 45 acres of lush land filled with New England’s wild flowers and plants. It offers a unique experience for both adults and children, leaving everyone feeling as though they just walked through a real-life fairytale. 

Flower Gardens in Jamaica Plain

Arnold Arboretum

125 Arborway

617-524-1718

arboretum.harvard.edu  

The gardens were designed in the late 1800s so there’s a great deal of history involved in this particular arboretum. The 265 acre park is a major center for plant research with more than 14,000 woody plants that represent 5,000 botanical classifications. It is open year round daily, sunrise to sunset.

Flower Gardens in New Bedford

Roth-Jones Duff House and Garden Museum

396 County St.

508-997-1401

rjdmuseum.org

The property is surrounded by a formal boxwood rose parterre garden, a cutting garden, a boxwood specimen garden and more. William Rotch Jr. designed the different spaces with the help of his gardener.  Rotch was interested in the cultivation of pears and shared his love for gardening with his son-in-law, making it a true family affair.

Flower Gardens in Sandwich

Heritage Museums & Garden

67 Grove St.

508-888-3300

heritagemuseumsandgardens.org

Enjoy 100 acres of trees, shrubs, beautiful flowers and more. The gardens are full of vibrant flower colors, creative garden designs and outdoor discovery. The gardens are beautiful any time of the year (yes, even during the cold months). In the winter you can actually enjoy the bright berries, noble evergreens and beautiful heathers.

Flower Gardens in Wellesley

Walter Hunnewell Arboretum

845 Washington St.

617-235-0422

Home of H. H. Hunnewell, the arboretum is home to more than 500 species of woody plants.  In the specialty greenhouses, there are more than 1000 plant species featured. The estate has been cared for by six generations of the Hunnewell family.

Flower Gardens in West Tisbury

The Polly Hill Arboretum

809 State Road

508-693-9426

pollyhillarboretum.org

The Arboretum is a perfect place to spend an afternoon if you are looking to go on a quiet walk or want to have a special outing with friends in the garden.  They are open every day from sunrise to sunset. Guided tours are available daily from July to August at 10am. Families can also try their Family Explorer Backpacks that are available at the Visitor Center. They are a fun and educational way to tour the Arboretum.