Celebrating our own local gardens!
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Open Gardens 2024
The First Annual Sturbridge- Brimfield Garden Tours seek to bring you on the adventure of Gardens and Gardening.
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The Bird Store and More,
Secret Garden,
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Discover the enchanting Bird Store and More in Sturbridge, where nature lovers can immerse themselves in a whimsical secret garden and marvel at a giant bird clock. This shaded garden features a variety of lush shade plants, perfectly complemented by an array of bird feeders and outdoor bird ornaments. It's a haven for bird enthusiasts and garden aficionados alike, offering a serene and magical experience.
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CFC Community Food Collaborative,
Explore the CFC Community Food Collaborative in Sturbridge, where fresh, organic vegetables are grown with a purpose. This inspiring community garden donates 100% of its harvest to the St. John Paul II Food Pantry, providing nutritious food to those in need. Come visit and see the garden in action, learn about sustainable gardening practices, and discover how you can be part of this heartwarming initiative that nourishes our community. Join us and be inspired by the power of community and compassion!
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OSV Old Sturbridge Village,
Herb Garden,
The Herb Garden is a seasonal exhibit with more than 400 varieties of plants commonly cultivated in 19th-century New England household gardens or gathered from fields and woodlands. Herbs were used to flavor and preserve food, heal the sick, dye plants, and repel insects. In the Herb Garden, the herbs are displayed and grouped according to their traditional uses – culinary, medicinal, or household – and labeled with both their scientific and common names.
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The Publick House
Historic Inn,
Discover the Publick House Garden, a serene retreat showcasing the beauty and resilience of native plants. This thoughtfully curated garden highlights a diverse array of indigenous flora, designed to promote local biodiversity and sustainable gardening practices. Visitors can enjoy a vibrant tapestry of colors and textures, providing habitat for pollinators and a peaceful escape into nature's splendor. Perfect for garden enthusiasts and nature lovers alike, the Publick House Garden is a testament to the elegance and ecological importance of native plant landscapes.
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The Dubois Family Garden
Step into the Dubois Family Garden, growing organic, naturalistic, pollinator friendly gardens and practicing self-sufficiency and sustainability. Every inch of our garden is cultivated to provide for our family's needs, growing vibrant cut flowers, fruit trees and favorite vegetables to healing herbs for teas and remedies.
Meet our gardener, the maker of SuperHealingSalve, a salve that helps with aches and pains. Don't miss our medicinal garden, thriving with healing herbs and ingredients for our renowned salve. We are also raising backyard chickens for fresh eggs. Join us and witness the power of self-sufficiency in our Victory Garden oasis.
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The Farrington Lowery Garden,
Brimfield
Our garden is a work in progress. Both Annette and Les have been gardening for a combination of 30 years.
Annette has a background in the arts and performance as well as organization leadership and is inspired by the public and country gardens of Europe and England. Les has a background in agriculture and engineering and is interested in the science behind gardening.
We grow a combination of vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers. We try and keep our garden as organic as possible and use some permaculture methods as well. We find joy, peace and solace in our garden and hope you will too!
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The Petrie Family Farm
My husband Brian and I live in the center of our 4 acre homestead farm . Our property is made of ledge, steep in parts, and full of forest which produces a large amount of our compost.
Growing heirloom varieties allows us to grow seed crops to supply our microgreens operation and large enough crops to supply bulk items to restaurants, other farms & share purchasers. Knowing people get to eat the best tasting, all natural produce & edible flowers for their health is an awesome perk to our job!
Our farm provides microgreens, produce, eggs, flowers, plants & more! Kune Kune pigs, rabbits, chickens, quail, ducks & sheep.
Check out The Petrie Family Farm on Facebook.
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Garden Mayhem on Paradise
For more than 25 years The Cappola’s have trialed hundreds of perennials throughout their property. The continually evolving landscape boasts colors, textures, and scents that discerning gardeners would probably consider “mayhem”. Nonetheless, Wendy is excited to share with new and experienced gardeners the species that have survived and thrived through the challenging Sturbridge seasons and occasional critter nibbling. She says, “plant a new perennial as an annual and when it comes back, nurture it within its own dedicated space, and enjoy!”
Plants to see include native mountain laurel, hosta, peony, rose campion, raised vegetable boxes, and various flourishing perennials across the 16 dedicated beds.
A mimosa guided tour with gardener Wendy starting on the hour 10am, 11am, noon, and 1pm.
A self-guided garden walk is welcome anytime 11am – 3pm.
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