Spring Gardens
It’s officially springtime in Mystic, which means warmer weather is on the way, farmers markets, walks by the beach, and spring gardens! April is the perfect time to embrace nature and explore the beauty of local gardens, bursting with fresh flowers and blooming trees. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, Mystic’s spring gardens offer the ideal setting to enjoy the season’s best, capture stunning photos, and create lasting memories while soaking in the outdoors.
Home to a diverse collection of gardens spread across its 19-acre campus. The Mystic Seaport Gardens showcase hundreds of plant varieties, with each one labeled with both its common and botanical name, allowing visitors to learn more about horticulture. The gardens not only showcase the beauty of the Mystic River, ships, and village but also serve to educate others in gardening and New England’s horticultural history. The museum offers two re-created 19th-century gardens, the Burrows House garden and the Buckingham-Hall House garden, which reflect the social, economic, and cultural changes of the Industrial Age. Many of the plants featured in these gardens are heirloom varieties that were popular during that time.
For those looking to start their own garden, Plants by the Village in Olde Mistick Village is a great place to acquire your new plant collection. They are a family-owned small business, dedicated to providing affordable plants to expert and beginner gardeners. Each week, they hand-select plants to ensure the highest quality possible.
Craig Floyd Giving Garden at Coogan Farm
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center, home to The Giving Garden, has a mission to celebrate and educate the local community on the history of agriculture in the area while promoting the future health of the environment. Since 2017, the volunteer team at The Giving Garden has implemented sustainable gardening practices into farming practices, growing fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs.
As spring blooms across the Mystic area, it’s the perfect time to immerse yourself in the beauty of the season. Whether you’re strolling through the historic gardens of Mystic Seaport, picking up plants at Plants by the Village to start your own garden, or exploring sustainable farming at the Craig Floyd Giving Garden at Coogan Farm, Mystic’s spring gardens offer something for everyone. Embrace spring and take time to learn about the horticultural history of New England!
