Gardens in South of Boston/Plymouth
2468B Washington Street / Route 138
Canton, MA 02021
Phone: 781-821-2977
sprawling gardens on an historic estate
Once a Colonial farmstead, the property was transformed into a country estate. The property includes a country house, landscaped grounds, and a complex of farm and estate buildings, manicured lawns, a walled garden, and a brick-edged garden. Visitors may explore more than 60 acres of meadow and woodland along three miles of trails.
Hours: Year-round, daily, sunrise to sunset. No charge.
947 Park Street, Route 118
Attleboro, MA 02703
Phone: 508-222-5410
These historic statuary gardens were designed as areas for meditation and worship. During the Christmas holiday a unique and decorative light display is offered.
22 Stoney Hill Road at Route 6
North Swansea, MA
Phone: 508-379-0376
Stunning rose gardens
The Martin House Farm is a rare example of an 18th and early 19th century farm which still retains the character of its original setting. It consists of the house, two barns and cultivated fields surrounded by dry stone walls and woodlands. A rose garden is a stunning feature.
Hours: May 1-November 1, Wednesday-Sunday, noon-4 p.m. Closed holidays. Fee charged.
936 County Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
Phone: 508-997-1401
Open: Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday, noon-4 p.m.
This 28-room Greek Revival mansion was built for whaling merchant William Rotch, Jr. in 1834. The house and formal gardens chronicle 150 years of economic, social and domestic life in New Bedford. The grounds encompass a full city block of gardens including a Wildflower Walk, a formal boxwood rose parterre garden, a cutting garden, a boxwood specimen garden and an historic wood lattice pergola. Fee charged.
