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Plant Nursery Recommendations in Boston/Metro West Area

9 years ago

I've been thinking about trying my hand at growing a few succulents. Almost all of my non-succulent plants have been either grown from seed or from cuttings from friends, so my knowledge of plant nurseries in the Boston area is limited. Does anyone have a favorite they would recommend? At this point I'm more interesting in browsing and learning, so a place with a decent selection would be welcome.

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caityross
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9 years ago

Thank you for the link- I have to admit I try to avoid BBS generally because I never seem to make it out of one without buying things "I just realized I needed."

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bernardyjh
9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Caityross, I've attended the MA Annual Cacti and Succulent show a couple months back. Here's their web page with details on vendors within your region.

https://sites.google.com/site/cssmblog/annual-show

I'm sure you can reach out to them and you will find some very nice plants.

Incidentally, you can always try the nearest BBS/ Walmart/Home Depot/Lowe's, they will always have some succulents in stock..

Bernard
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Went out to Telly's today. It was further away than I thought, but it was a beautiful day and I had the time, so I figured I'd go for it. Ok selection, didn't find what I was looking for, though. Its selection included many things I don't find at the nursery I listed previously, but also there were many things that they didn't carry that the nursery I listed before does carry. I found hardy cyclamen, which I have just recieved from mail order after not being able to find it anywhere locally. Telly's also had a large selection of Hellebores. I also found quite an interesting selection of Clematis vines, but unfortunately none of the 5 I am currently searching for were available. Inside there was a large selection of non-hardy fruiting trees (& Passionflower Edulis). It was a good pleasant trip, but I went home with nothing as the items that I may have considered were a bit more than I would be willing to pay. I may have to go back if the cyclamen corms I purchased and have planted don't make it, but other than that I will likely not return there anytime soon. ~Chills Maybe we should start a thread where people request items they have been looking for and can't find locally. I know I looked for those cyclamen all last year before ordering them online. Had I known about Telly's having them I would have gladly gone there.
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myermike_1micha
9 years ago
I LOVE, http://mahoneysgarden.com/ in Wincheter..TONS of stuff..

Also there is Russel'ls Farm in Lincoln
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caityross
Original Author
9 years ago
Do you mean Russell's in Wayland? If so, it's been recommended to me in the past, but I've never made it out there. I really should though since it's basically between my work and my home.
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myermike_1micha
9 years ago
Yes, that place is AMAZING!!! Lots and lots of choices and clean plants...There is also Bonsai West in Littleton that you would drool over...)
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caityross
Original Author
9 years ago
Thank you for all three recommendations!
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caityross
Original Author
9 years ago
Went by Mahoney's in Brighton today just to look. Even though I've seen them in photos, the sheer variety and complexity of succulents is amazing to see in person. I feel like I'm spoiled for choice. I look forward to going to Russels as well.
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lmontestella
9 years ago
Hi Caity,

Browsing & learning can also be done at some of the Big Box Stores too. Some get decent assortments of plants including succulents some of which are even labeled. So it could be a handy way to discover what types of plant looks you like & then find out what they are & if you can give them the conditions they'll need. Enjoy.
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nomen_nudum
9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
As you mentioned Russells ( Wayland, Ma.) be sure to call ahead most/all of them will be closed, or may be operating with very (very) limited hours during the winter months.
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