On Saturday, June 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., celebrate native plants and the conservation mission of New England Wild Flower Society at Garden in the Woods, Framingham, MA. Gardeners Day offers hundreds of native plants, expert garden advice, fascinating books, and provides an excellent way to support environmental programs. All sales and memberships support the health of New England’s natural habitats through the Society’s award-winning conservation programs.

Beginning at 10 a.m., shoppers may select from an amazing array native plant species and cultivars of nursery-propagated wildflowers, grasses, perennials, and woody plants. 

-- Find a remarkable selection of native plants for the wildlife gardener to attract birds and butterflies.

-- Design a garden, consult with our expert horticultural staff for advice, and get the right plant for the right spot in your garden. Enjoy a selection for multi-season interest, spectacular beauty, ecological-appropriateness, and just plain green and colorful fun.  

-- A used book sale runs all day with hundreds of garden and nature books yielding treasures for sharp-eyed literati.

Attend a potpourri of gardeners’ events:

11 a.m. Learn about Container Gardening with Native Plants in a workshop. At noon enjoy a picnic on the patio.

1 p.m. Find an Alternative to Lawn in a seminar

2 p.m. Special garden tours

3 p.m. Discover Tree and Shrub Planting Techniques for Urban Gardens. A full day at the Society’s Garden delivers tremendous knowledge of new techniques to make any home landscape even more beautiful.

Explore Garden in the Woods on Gardeners Day with knowledgeable volunteer guides. Even a short walk along one of the many paths in the Garden offers views full of color, texture, rich ideas, and rare plants.