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Be the first to pick up your starter kit by joining us at the official Growing Wild Massachusetts 4th season launch on May 31, 2024 at 9:30 am at Weston Nurseries in Lincoln (339 South Great Road, Route 117)!
Meet Commissioner Brian Arrigo of the Department of Conservation & Recreation and Commissioner Ashley Randle of the Department of Agricultural Resources, who will be on hand to provide more details on the movement to engage Massachusetts residents in the creation of native habitat throughout the Commonwealth.
Starting on May 31, in celebration of National Garden Week, Growing Wild starter kits featuring two native pollinator-friendly plants, a Growing Wild Yard sign and a packet of native wildflower seeds, will be available at select nurseries across the state, courtesy of DCR, MDAR and MNLA.
Act fast, as these kits are available on a first-come, first-served basis and tend to disappear quickly! Plan your visit to one of our partner nurseries or growers to secure your complimentary kit.
Conway: Wilder Hill Gardens
Dennis Port: Hart Farm Nursery & Garden Center
Falmouth: Soares Flower Garden Nursery
Grafton: Perreault Nurseries
Granby: Dave’s Natural Garden
Check back often for planting events throughout the Commonwealth where you can learn more about pollinators and native plants!
DCR will be hosting Growing Wild events at six Massachusetts DCR Parks where you can pick up a starter kit, talk to staff about your garden and spend your day in the great outdoors. All events begin at 10am unless noted otherwise.
Lawrence Heritage State Park: 1 Jackson Street, Lawrence
Middlesex Fells Reservation: 4 Woodland Road, Stoneham
Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve: 131 Waquoit Highway, Waquoit
Mt. Greylock Reservation: 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough
Blackstone Heritage at Worcester Visitor Center: 3 Paul Clancy Way, Worcester
Holyoke Heritage State Park: 221 Appleton Street, Holyoke
Show us where your garden grows! Our locator map showcases the towns and cities where pollinator gardens and plantings are throughout the Commonwealth. Fill out the form below and put your Growing Wild Garden on the map!
Click on a county above for a list of participating towns/cities.
Each year, Growing Wild partners with nurseries and growers across the state to give away complimentary garden starter kits to Massachusetts residents. By distributing free starter kits, we encourage residents to join us in this vital mission by planting their pollinator gardens at home. Through collective action, we create a network of vibrant, pollinator-friendly spaces throughout the state.
Put your Growing Wild Garden on the Map! Take the first step by filling out our quick and easy form. Whether you’re an individual, a school, a business, or an organization, your participation in Growing Wild makes a real difference. Let’s grow together!
Submit your native planting event to be featured on our website!
Please fill out this form to be considered as a Growing Wild giveaway location in 2025.
Launched in 2021 by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) and the Massachusetts Nursery and Landscape Association (MNLA), Growing Wild was initiated to promote and preserve pollinators, which play an essential role in our efforts to maintain a healthy and thriving ecosystem. To learn more about the program, visit the DCR Growing Wild Massachusetts page.
Hire a landscape professional to help with your native landscape and pollinator garden! There are plenty of talented landscape professionals in Massachusetts that are ready to assist you in designing and maintaining your native landscape and pollinator garden.
Pollinators, mostly insects but also some other animals, play a critical role in ecosystems by transferring pollen from one plant to another, facilitating the reproduction of flowering plants.
While wind can pollinate some plants, the majority, including up to 75% of all flowering plants and 35% of our food plants, rely on insects for this essential function. In Massachusetts, native insects are vital for supporting our native plant communities.
However, pollinators face significant challenges. Loss of native plant habitats, the spread of invasive species, climate change and misuse of pesticides threaten their populations. Without pollinators, our native plants and animals will struggle to thrive. Growing Wild for Pollinators offers a solution to support these essential ecosystem contributors.
Explore helpful links providing expert advice on creating pollinator-friendly landscapes and selecting native plants. Dive into program details and learn about our native seed mix. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned gardener, these resources offer valuable insights to enhance your journey.
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Plant Something Massachusetts is a project of Massachusetts Nursery and Landscape Association, and was originally established in partnership with Massachusetts Flower Growers’ Association.
Show us where your garden grows! Our locator map showcases the towns and cities where pollinator gardens and plantings are throughout the Commonwealth. Click the button below to put your Growing Wild Garden on the map!
