Resources
Although the internet is full of informational websites and videos, our list is meant to connect you with the garden organizations to which we belong, to refer you to other garden clubs with extensive online resources, and to provide a handy way to locate some of the best gardening websites and videos. We also encourage you to visit public gardens and have provided links for recommended sites.
A regular column in Waltham Garden Club's e-newsletter, The Grapevine, Growing Guru provides a wealth of information for all levels of gardeners. Click here.
Current and past issues of the Newsletter of The Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts, Inc.
National Gardener Magazine
Links to download current and archived issues of this publication of the National Gardener Clubs.
Publications online include beautifully illustrated Keeping in Touch and Northern Exposure.
Massachusetts Master Gardener Association
MMGA offers a variety of resources including a helpline and a seasonal webinar series.
Massachusetts Horticultural Society
Educational programs and events plus information on The Garden at Elm Bank in Wellesley, MA.
Comprehensive site by Native Plant Trust for identifying native and introduced plants; many photographs; simple plant key; illustrated definitions.
Use this quick search site to find plants native to New England that will thrive in your garden and that may be sold by Native Plant Trust.
An inclusive community of passionate and dedicated volunteers growing fresh and nutritious produce to address local food insecurity in MetroWest Boston. Hannah Traggis has compiled a list of 75 Recommended Seed Companies.
Middlesex District Garden Clubs
Links to 20 garden clubs in the Middlesex District of The Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts. .
Many links to local garden and environmental organizations as well as favorite nurseries and other vendors.
All kinds of gardening tips, from native plants to invasive plants to water saving tips. Check out posted events at other organizations, projects and handouts, as well as recipes.
Native Plant Finder link, link to a document of free mobile apps for phones, useful links to regional and national websites connected to gardening and general horticulture, as well other gardening resources and ideas.
Top 20 Best Gardening Sites Ranked for 2021, based on website traffic
Ten Gardening Websites You Must Read from Treehugger.com
Salorita Mohanty’s Top 10 Best Gardening YouTube Channels for Plant Enthusiasts
Click on the photo above for New England Public Gardens, Arboretums, and Conservatories to visit.