Welcome to the Massachusetts Horticultural Society

Massachusetts Horticultural Society welcomes you to our gardens and horticultural center, located on 36-acres in the historic Elm Bank Reservation. We offer hands-on opportunities for adults and children to experience, enjoy, and learn about plants and the environment. The site includes various gardens, including the Bressingham Garden designed by Adrian Bloom, the historic Italianate Garden, our new Garden to Table Chef's Garden and its Food Pantry Garden, an educational New England Trial Garden, and the whimsical Weezie's Garden for Children. Several plant societies and garden clubs have also installed permanent demonstration and display gardens at Elm Bank.

Please check our calendar for our schedule of events, lectures, and classes that are held during the year. Additionally, we offer a unique event venue for weddings, receptions, parties, and corporate outings. Please visit our events or education section to learn more.

HOURS OF OPERATION

The Massachusetts Horticultural Society's gardens and the grounds at Elm Bank are open daily from 8:00 a.m. to dusk and are free to members. The suggested donation for non-members is $5 per adult. Children under 17 may enter the gardens at no charge when accompanied by an adult. We also have specially-priced Elm Bank Garden memberships available at the admissions office. The grounds and gardens of Elm Bank are handicap-accessible. Click here for directions.

PLEASE SUPPORT MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

Funding for the society's operations comes from an endowment, proceeds from the flower show, membership, an annual fund, and grants from foundations, corporations, and government sources. We do not receive State or Federal funds to care for our property at Elm Bank. The Massachusetts Horticultural Society is governed by a board of trustees and overseers who also provide governance and support, and a dedicated team of volunteers helps carry out numerous activities.

The Massachusetts Horticultural Society is a 501 (3 ) (c) non profit organizations and we are able to care for our horticultural center at Elm Bank and deliver our mission because of the generosity of supporters like you. Please consider a donation today.

MEMBERSHIP

Joining the Massachusetts Horticultural Society is the perfect way to grow your gardening skills throughout the year, receive some great benefits, and support the work that we do. To learn more about membership and to join the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, please check out our membership pages.

VOLUNTEER

The Massachusetts Horticultural Society is surrounded by a wonderful community of volunteers. People who share our vision and our love for gardening, gardens, plants, and the environment. You can help us with your time as a volunteer.

MASS HORT LIBRARY

Massachusetts Horticultural Society maintains a library that is one of the oldest horticultural resource centers in the world and is renowned for its collection of books related to early agriculture, horticulture, and landscape design.

MASTER GARDENERS AT MASS HORT

Massachusetts Master Gardeners (MMGA) provide horticultural information to the gardening public at various festivals and community events. They operate a year-round MG Help Line. See the schedule for times and dates. Master Gardeners also answer questions at select Mass Hort events including Mass Hort's BLOOMS! exhibit at the Boston Flower & Garden Show.

AWARDS
Mass Hort has a long tradition of recognizing excellence in its various awards programs. These include the Massachusetts Horticultural Society Honorary Medals, Visiting Gardens Awards, and the annual Boston Flower & Garden Show Awards.

For more detailed information on our programs, please visit the other sections of this site, or call 617-933-4900.