Demonstration Gardens

Four Greenscapes demonstration gardens are gracing the South Shore, North Shore, and Western Massachusetts, thanks to the generous donations of several Greenscapes Underwriters and the hard work of many partnering organizations and individuals.  These demonstration gardens are a multi-partner effort being locally coordinated by member organizations of the Greenscapes Coalition.

These gardens showcase the spectacular beauty of native plants and demonstrate their many benefits. Native plants are adapted to our soil and climate, provide food and shelter for birds and other wildlife, and require little water and chemicals to maintain once established. Some of the gardens also demonstrate the benefits of other Greenscaping practices, like using porous pavers, green roofs, and rainwater harvesting techniques.

The sites have been developed in partnership with a local hosting organization that will help maintain the gardens, including the Town of Marshfield Recreation Department (South Shore), the Ipswich River Watershed Association's Riverbend headquarters (North Shore), and the Wistirarhurst Museum in Holyoke (Western MA).  Partners have also contributed to a demonstration garden created by 6th grade students the Holten Richmond Middle School in Danvers, which was recognized with an award from the National Garden Club.  Follow the links above or in the left menu to learn more about these projects.

These gardens would not be possible without the generous support of our growing list of Greenscapes Underwriters!  Donors who are supporting these demostration gardens include:

• American Beauties -- native plants and expertise
• Agresource, Inc. – compost, mulch, organic fertilizer and expertise
• Greenscapes Inc. – landscape design expertise, assistance with construction/maintenance plans
• Pavers by Ideal -- porous pavers for stormwater management
• Please contact us if your company would like to support these projects!

Dozens of local volunteers are helping to bring these gardens to life, and will help maintain them so that they may be enjoyed for many years to come. Want to join the volunteer effort? Please contact the Greenscapes Coalition partner nearest you.

We would like to thank the many supporters and partners who are working with us to bring these demonstration gardens to life:

• Agresource Inc.
• American Beauties
• Eight Towns & the Bay Committee (Pioneer Valley Planning Commission)
• Greenscapes Inc.
• Holten-Richmond Middle School
• Town of Danvers
• Town of Holyoke
• Ipswich River Watershed Association
• Marshfield Recreation Department
• North and South Rivers Watershed Association
• Pioneer Valley Planning Commission
• Risa Edelstein
• Salem Sound Coastwatch
• Western Mass. Master Gardeners
• Wistirarhurst Museum