Question 1

Is this location available for weddings?

Accepted Answer

I'm not sure, but if possible, there are very nice parts of the park to do it. try to call the number that appears in information

Question 2

Is this wheelchair accessible ?

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Accepted Answer

Most parts are, but beware that it's trails, so there's quite a bit of hills

Question 3

Do they charge admission?

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Yes they charge admission.

Question 4

Is there a place to have a picnic?

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There are benches within the garden that you can sit and eat on. Just carry out your trash.

Question 5

Do you need an appointment to go to Garden In The Woods?

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Hi Marie, 
No, you do not need an appointment. We are open until 5pm everyday. Enjoy your visit.

Question 6

Do you have native grass plantings available for sale. I'm searching for a specimen to be planted under shady trees.
Thank  you.

Accepted Answer

Hi Beth, We do have a variety of native grasses that grow in shade. Garden in the Woods and the plant sales area opens for the season Sunday, April 17, 2022. In the meantime you can take a look at our 
Plant Availability List:  http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/for-your-garden/buy-native-plants/
and
Garden Plant Finder tool:   https://plantfinder.nativeplanttrust.org/Plant-Search

Question 7

Can I get into Garden in the Woods, with my Towerhill membership?

Accepted Answer

GitW enforces the 90 mile exclusion zone, so probably not. Tower Hill botanic garden does not enforce it, so you can get into Tower Hill with a GitW membership. At least that's what the clerk at GitW told us.

Question 8

When do the rhododendrons bloom at Garden in the Woods? Is there a way to speak with someone who works with the plants you sell? Or do you have a list of native plants you sell? Finding natives is difficult from nurseries when one is a novice.

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I would call. The staff seems quite knowledgeable.

Question 9

Is it wheelchair accessible?

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No. It's not a very strenuous walk, but certainly it isn't paved and brief sections are quite steep.

Question 10

I have a mango tree and two grapefruit trees in my house they're growing....can I donate them to this garden???

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No. The garden is 100% native species.

Question 11

how long should one allow?

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About 1 hour (more if you love photographing!)

Question 12

Is this place stroller friendly?

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Should be OK if you are a pretty strong pusher.

Question 13

are dogs on leash allowed?

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Service dogs only.

Question 14

Are plants and/or seeds sold at Garden in the Woods?

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Yes, during their normal operation season.

Question 15

Where can I buy the common juniper (juniperus communis)?

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Definitely not at Garden in the Woods.

Question 16

do you have seed packets for forget me not flowers?

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They do not sell seeds.

Question 17

Are dogs permitted on the path?

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Sorry. They are not.

Question 18

Are dogs welcome on the trails?

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No, we don't allow dogs in the garden.

Question 19

How much is admission

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There's a discount for Massachusetts Teachers Association members!

Question 20

Is there admission fee

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Yes, and there are passes available at local libraries

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