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2006 Garden Centers and Landscape Designers
All designers are listed alphabetically.

Andrew’s Greenhouse 413-253-2937. 1178 South East Street, Amherst. A picturesque, family owned, 150 acre farm, surrounded by the Pelham Hills in South Amherst. Specializing in perennials, annuals, vegetable starts and herb plants. April 8-5 daily, May-June 8-6 daily, July- August 9-5, closed Tuesdays.

Carol Pope, Garden Consultant 413-256-0467. 119 High Street, Amherst. Design services and consultation specializing in exciting gardens of four-season beauty, using uncommon exotic and native trees, shrubs and perennials, designing for a richness of color, form and texture in the landscape.

Hadley Garden Center 413-584-1423. 285 Russell Street, Hadley. Herbs, orchids, bulbs, seeds, bird food, indoor plants, organic fertilizers, firewood (small lots), Christmas trees, composting supplies, and gardening workshops (January and February). Open seven days year round.

Amherst Nurseries 413-549-TURF. 716 Amherst Road, Rte 116 on Amherst/Sunderland town line.
Local grower of perennials, trees and shrubs- call for sale dates. Full lawn, landscape design and irrigation services. Annual Pumpkin Festival on Columbus Weekend, 10-5: gourds, ornamental corn, entertainment and hayrides.