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Native Plants
Native Plants
Massachusetts Master Gardeners Association
“Planting guide: How to keep up with the evolving climate” Boston Globe 6/25/25 [PLEASE NOTE: This article requires paid Boston Globe subscription]
Regional Invasive Species & Climate Change UMass Amherst Publications: The above page has links to ClimateSmart Northeast Plants (downloadable excel spreadsheet) referenced in the above Boston Globe Article
Native Pollinator Plants for Containers
The Native Plant Trust – Preserving New England native plants.
Blue Stem Natives – Women-owned native plant nursery in Norwell, MA
Grow Native MA – Non-profit based in Lexington. Resources include plant lists and planting guides, native plant sales and educational seminars.
The Northeast Plant Primer: 235 Plants for an Earth Friendly Garden (by Uli Lorimer and The Native Plant Trust)
HomeGrown National Park: Dedicated to helping regenerate biodiversity one yard at a time with a simple, science-based solutions. Their website contains Keystone Plant listings, a Native Plant Database and a list of 10 Steps to Get Started.
Rain Gardens – From mass.gov; rain garden tips and plant lists
Conservation
Conservation
What can we do to reduce water consumption – Plenty! by Peter Coppola (a BGC Published Article)
Seed Starting
Seed Starting
Seed Season by Peter Coppola (a BGC Published Article)
UMass Extension – Great website for anything garden related from plant tips, fact sheets, soil testing and more!
Massachusetts Plant Hardiness Zone Map
Invasive Plants
Invasive Plants
MA Invasive Plant List
Tips on removing and disposing of invasive plant from the home landscapes:
Google Sites
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