ROCKPORT GARDEN CLUB

Grow Natives Massachusetts Non-profit organization based in Lexington, MA offering great online content and programing to support home gardeners who want to grow natives. 

Native Plant Trust  More than a century ago, the founders organized the Trust to stop the destruction of native plants. They are a national leader in native plant conservation, horticulture, and education.

Wild Ones The non profit promotes native landscapes through education, advocacy and collaborative action. Their website is a rich repository of articles, videos and lectures.

Middlesex Conservation District A non-profit, quasi-state government organization addressing natural resource needs and conservation goals in partnership with landowners.  The website contains an extensive list of resources and includes learning materials. 

Mass Audubon  Another non-profit, their website lists lists beneficial plants native to the Northeast which feed birds and other wildlife.

Home Grown National Park This non-profit, set up by Doug Tallamy, to address the biodiversity crisis by adding native plants and removing invasive ones where we live, work, and play.

Coastal Landscaping in Massachusetts - Where to Purchase Native Plants This website is provided by the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management.

Grow Native Massachusetts Their 2026 native plant sale is scheduled for Friday May 29 and Saturday May 30, on the property of First Parish Church at 7 Harrington Rd in Lexington, MA. NOTE: You must register in advance to participate in their sale. Arrival times are staggered at 30 minute intervals to manage crowd flow, reduce wait times, and ease traffic in the parking lot. The registration form will be sent out in an eNews during the week of May 4, with members getting advance access, and then posted to this webpage shortly after. 

Kings Tree Farm Located in Boxford MA. Open seasonally Friday-Sunday, 9-5. Specializes in native shrubs and trees, with a growing perennial selection. Plants are grown organically, without pesticides or chemicals. Visitors are welcome to explore their oasis in the woods.

Oakhaven Sanctuary --Located in North Reading, Exclusively native. Open seasonally. Check site for availability and hours. A small nursery with many species for sale, all organically grown. In addition to wildflowers, ferns, sedges and aquatic plants, they have a broad selection of woody plants. Run by a professional botanist specializing in wetlands ecology and restorations. 

Salem Native Nursery - Located in Salem MA. Exclusively native. Nonprofit organization offering over 50 species of pesticide free native trees, shrubs, and perennials found in woodland and wetland habitats. Proceeds from sales support local environment projects in public spaces. Saturday sales during the summer and open by appointment year-round.

The Monarch Gardener  Located in Topsfield, MA. Exclusively native. Open a few days a week seasonally, or by appointment. Check site for details. A small nursery offering 75 native species, primarily seed-grown perennials, with an emphasis on genera that are valuable host plants for caterpillars. Pot sizes range from 1 quart to 1 gallon. A full plant inventory is available on the website.

Cedar Rock Gardens Located in Gloucester, MA. Cedar Rock Gardens is a 13.5 acre farm that grows a large variety of vegetables and seedlings on 2.5 acres of land, utilizing crop rotation schedules and cover crops to ensure good soil practices.

Lady Fern Farm --Located in Worcester. Lady Fern Farm is a woman-owned native plant nursery cultivating a commitment to Northeast native plants and providing enriching educational workshops.  

American Rose Society  A great resource for rose lovers! You can ask ARS rosarians your rose questions and get lost in all the articles about choosing, planting, and caring for roses. 

The Delphinium Society The Society was established to promote the growing of delphiniums and larkspur by means of educational, instructional and advisory services to our members.

North American Butterfly Association-NABA promotes wildlife conservation, encouraging people to enjoy and live with wild butterflies in nature. 

Massachusetts Master Gardener Association Helpline- Have a plant problem? Email MMGA volunteers with your questions. Be sure to include your name, phone number, and as much detail as possible, including photos. 

Penn State Home Gardening Find several Penn State Extension's home garden resources on numerous topics such as weed and soil management. Explore the best ways to plant and grow flowers, fruits, and vegetables.

UConn Soil Lab- The Soil Nutrient Analysis Laboratory does soil testing for $15/sample and offers find several facts sheets created by the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources at UConn.

UMASS Extension Home Lawn and Garden -Homeowners come to their Cooperative Extension when they have a pressing question to ask or need to find a service like soil testing. The resources you will find on their web page will help with many of those needs. 

University of Rhode Island Cooperative Extension  -Cooperative Extension provides non-formal education and learning opportunities to people throughout the United States. They deliver science-based information through educational programs and services to help people make informed decisions in their daily lives.

The URI Gardening & Environmental Hotline is a free service that provides high-quality, science-based solutions to problems encountered by residential gardeners.

Xerces -Learn about Xerces key program areas—pollinator conservation, endangered species conservation, and reducing pesticide use and impacts—or browse their list of frequently asked questions.