Once again we are in the season of Spring!  If seeing all of the beautiful blossoms opening around you has inspired you to start your own garden, take a look at the list compiled below of local plant distributors.  Also, if you wish to find farms through which you can access bedding plants, perennials, seeds, and compost, among other things, search our Farm Guide.  Happy planting!

Amherst Nurseries
199 Belchertown Road (Rt. 9)
Amherst, MA
(413) 549-8873
Offering everything from flowering trees and shrubs to shade trees and perennials. Wide variety of fruit bearing trees and shrubs as well. We grow most of what we sell, with an emphasis on sustainable practices. Landscape/design consultation services available. Open April to October, Monday - Saturday, 10:00AM - 5:00PM.

Andrew's Greenhouse
1178 South East Street
Amherst, MA
(413) 253-2937
A picturesque, family owned, 150 acre farm, surrounded by the Pelham Hills in South Amherst. Specializing in perennials, annuals, vegetable starts and herb plants.

Annie's Garden and Gift Store
515 Sunderland Road
Amherst, MA
(413) 549-6359
Locally grown annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs, organic vegetable starts, international pottery and garden statuary, gardening tools, garden inspired gifts.

Frances K. Pekala Horticulturist
3 Mill River Lane
Hadley, MA
(413) 658-4912
Garden consultant and designer working in harmony with the land. I offer naturalistic horticultural services specializing in aesthetics, the unique and the unusual. An eclectic variety of seasonal, natural and locally field-grown cut flowers, stems, woody branches, grasses and seed pods. Edible flowers to cook and garnish with available in the Summer months. Floral design services available.

Hadley Garden Center
285 Russell Street
Hadley, MA
(413) 584-1423
Trees, shrubs, perennials, herbs, houseplants, bulbs, seeds, organic fertilizers, natural pest controls, composting supplies, firewood (small lots), bird food and feeders, Christmas trees.

Jeremy MacLachlan Landscape Design
P.O. Box 693
Brookfield, MA
(508) 867-4844
We specialize in creating outdoor living spaces that are both beautiful and functional while complimenting the natural landscape. Our areas of expertise include: sitting and retaining walls of native stone, walks and patios, water gardens, rain gardens, colorful plantings with a focus on natives and four season enjoyment, drainage, and light excavation. Call us today.

Gardens for Change
72 Baker Road
Shutesbury, MA
(413) 256-0856
Gardens for Change offers clients assistance in designing, implementing and maintaining backyard home vegetable and flower gardens. My goal is to help clients grow or eat more of their own organic food from their own home gardens while promoting sustainability, permaculture and local food production.

New England Wild Flower Society at Nasami Farm
128 North Street
Whately, MA
(413) 397-9922
Nasami Farm, the native plant nursery and sanctuary of New England Wild Flower Society, is located on 75-acres that abut the Great Swamp in Whately, Massachusetts, View hundreds of native plant species including perennials, trees, shrubs, vines, and ferns -- many found nowhere else -- in our retail area, native plant borders and stock beds. Also check out our course schedule online.
The New England Wild Flower Society is a non-profit organization whos mission is, "to promote the conservation of temperate North American flora through horticulture, education, research, habitat preservation, and advocacy,"