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Following our mission of developing the public's enjoyment, appreciation and understanding of plants and the environment, we have worked hard to create a number of beautiful and interesting gardens in Boston and at our headquarters in Elm Bank. We have nearly completed our Gardens on the Greenway, five acres of beautiful horticulture in downtown Boston. The Greenway project offers a unique opportunity to showcase a wide array of new horticultural plants and techniques. In 1996, the Massachusetts Horticultural Society was authorized by the Metropolitan District Commission to develop a hands-on horticultural education center at Elm Bank Reservation, bordering Wellesley and Dover, MA. During our time here, we have completed many garden installations, including the All America Selection Trial Gardens, Weezie's Garden, The Bressingham Garden, The Italianate Garden, The Goddess Garden, The James Crockett Memorial Garden, and the Society gardens. The MHS gardens educate both young and old in the science and practice of horticulture, and provide tremendous enjoyment and inspiration. The portion managed by MHS is a wonderful reflection of Elm Bank’s natural diversity. The site includes open fields and meadows, streams and pools, wooded areas and formal gardens. MHS is uniquely positioned, not only to protect these natural resources, but also to develop spaces that enhance visitors’ appreciation of the landscape and the surrounding Charles River. The grounds and gardens of Elm Bank are handicap-accessible. Hours The MHS gardens are open daily from 8:00 a.m. to dusk and are free to members and the general public. Non-members are encouraged to make a donation or join MHS to help support the maintenance of the MHS Horticulture Center and its beautiful array of gardens. MassHort’s Gardens at Elm Bank represent a living collection. We ask all visitors to please respect our property and collections so that we may continue to build, preserve, and share the beauty of the Gardens. Garden Etiquette
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We thank you for being an active part of the MassHort mission. Massachusetts Horticultural Society at Elm Bank
900 Washington Street (Route 16) Wellesley, MA 02482-5725 (directions) |





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