Nurseries and garden centers

Native Plant Trust Garden Shops

Massachusetts, serving New England native plants. Listed as a reference, not an endorsement.

Overview

Native Plant Trust Garden Shops offer plants native to New England and its ecoregions through Garden in the Woods and Nasami Farm. This listing is provided for reference, not as an endorsement, certification, ranking, or guarantee of current availability.

Services and programs

  • New England native plants
  • Plant pre-orders
  • Garden shop pickup

What to verify before you go

Contact the organization or review its official source before making a trip, placing an order, joining a garden, or applying for funding. Details that commonly change include:

  • Current plant list
  • Shop hours
  • Pre-order and pickup rules

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Sources and last verified

Source: Native Plant Trust. Last checked 2026-10-04.

Native Plant Trust Garden Shops offer plants native to New England and its ecoregions through Garden in the Woods and Nasami Farm.

What this listing covers

The source describes plant sales, seasonal plant lists, in-person shopping, and pre-order pickup. Inventory and hours change by season.

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