Things To Do
Below are our recommendations for fun gardening things to do in the local area.
Do you have favorite and fun gardening "To Dos"? Let us know, send us an email at paxtongardenclub01612@gmail.com
Watch our Past Seminar Recordings topics include invasive plants, native wildflowers, perennial garden tips and tricks and more https://www.paxtongardenclub.com/programsevents/seminar-recordings
Print our Coloring Page (11x8.5") fun for all ages https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kAjgeGdjmuaXtHktQvBSqc9aIjPPjnqg/view?usp=share_link
Check out the Perennial Gardens on the Paxton Town Common, Paxton COA or Public Safety Complex
Explore the Richards Memorial Library Scavenger Hunt in their Butterfly & Perennial Gardens - https://rmlpaxton.org/rml
Reserve our passes to Tower Hill - please note these are for paid PMAGC members only - circulating passes
Signup for the Floral Design Display at Country Bank, Paxton branch (open to paid PMAGC members only) - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BA8AB2BAAFAC34-floral#/
Hike Asnebumskit Ridge and see Thoreau's Seat off Indian Hill Rd. - (part of the Greater Worcester Land Trust) https://www.gwlt.org/asnebumskit-ridge.html
Visit Donker Farm - (part of the Greater Worcester Land Trust), Donker Farm is the last working farm in Worcester. https://www.gwlt.org/donker-farm.html. See photos from our tour 8/7/23
Visit Muir Meadow & Southwick Pond - (part of the Greater Worcester Land Trust), Muir Meadow is a 57 acre conservation area in Paxton & Leicester MA. https://www.gwlt.org/lands-and-trails/four-town-greenway/muir-meadows/
Visit Laurel Ridge Garden in Princeton (10-20 Laurel Ridge, Princeton). Owned by Elisabeth Murphy, award-winning Daylily expert, and Master Gardner. Tours are free and open to the public. Message her via Facebook @Elisabeth Murphy to arrange a private tour or purchase plants.
Visit Stonehedge Gardens (56 Richardson Corner Rd, Charlton). Stonehedge is the property of the late Paul Rogers, longtime T&G "Roots of Wisdom" columnist & WTAG radio host. - https://www.bestprosintown.com/ma/charlton/stone-hedge-gardens-/
Join the Discussion on Invasive Plants - Invasive Plants and Insects of Worcester, MA Facebook group
Listen to a podcast - https://www.nativeplantpodcast.com/
Listen to Gardener's Calendar with Ed and Tina Bemis - Live on Saturdays from 8 to 9 AM -
Live on the radio: WTAG 580AM/94.9 FM
Email your questions to: WTAG@BemisFarms.com or call 508-755-0058 and they will answer on-air
Take a class at:
Bemis Farms Nursery - https://www.bemisfarmsnursery.com/workshops.html
Community Teaching Garden Literacy Project (CTGLP) - https://www.ilcagarden.org/about-3-2
Shop at a local Farmers Market: May to October
Holden Farmers' Market: Tuesdays 3-6:30 PM - https://www.facebook.com/holdenfarmersmarket/
Sterling Farmers' Market: Fridays 3-6:30 PM - https://www.facebook.com/SterlingFarmersMarket
Westminster Farmers' Market: Fridays 3-6 PM - https://westminstermafarmersmarket.com/
A Guide to Farmers Markets in Central Mass - https://www.discovercentralma.org/articles/farmers-markets-central-massachusetts/