Herbstalk is a community event that connects people + plants. They host a range of inspiring classes and an herbal market with local crafters. Join them for a joyful weekend of herbal workshops, plant walks and handmade botanical goods at Herbstalk. Explore herbalism in community and connect with local healers, herbalists, farmers and artists. Take classes in herbal and holistic health, medicine making, gardening and environmental awareness topics.
The two days at the Armory in Somerville include:
A vibrant and welcoming community space
Dozens of indoor and outdoor classes focused on plants and the natural world
A local marketplace of handmade herbal goods from New England herbalists & crafters
Berkshire Botanical Garden’s 49th annual Plants-and-Answers Plant Sale will be held on May 8, 9 and 10, coinciding with the second annual SpringFest on May 9. This event marks a significant celebration of plants, play and community, with proceeds supporting the Garden’s horticulture and education programs. The sale will feature a diverse selection of perennials, annuals, herbs, and vegetables, all designed to promote nature-based landscaping and attract pollinators.
Traditionally held on Mother’s Day weekend, the Plants-and-Answers Plant Sale began in 1977 as BBG’s harbinger of spring for gardeners in the Berkshires and beyond. This year’s sale continues the tradition of offering the most robust plants for landscape and container gardens, along with a wide selection of organic vegetable and herb plants. Featured are a selection of plants that attract bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, moths, and other pollinators. As always, the popular “Ask Me” staff and volunteers will be on hand to provide expert advice.
While the plant sale fills the grounds with gardening excitement, SpringFest brings an added layer of festivity on Saturday, May 9 — a full day of family fun with free admission from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A celebration of the season and of community, SpringFest features food trucks and enough children’s activities to keep the youngest visitors happily busy for hours. Little ones can enjoy a petting zoo, pony rides, face painting, classic lawn games, and more. A traditional Maypole dance adds a whimsical, old-world flourish to the day’s lineup.
Garden members receive early buying privileges and a discount on BBG plant purchases. To become a member, visit BerkshireBotanical.org. Garden members enjoy early buying hours on Friday, May 8, from 9 to 11 a.m., with the sale opening to the general public from 11 to 4 p.m. Weekend hours continue Saturday and Sunday, May 9 and 10 (from 9 to 4 p.m. both days). Free parking will be available to all.
Berkshire Botanical Garden is located at 5 West Stockbridge Rd., Stockbridge, Mass. Visit BerkshireBotanical.org for more information.
This year, Farmer Scott’s Heirloom Tomato Plant Sale at Gore Place will be held in person. Fill your garden with vegetable transplants, grown on the Farm at Gore Place. Choose from a wide variety of hard-to-find heirloom and hybrid tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, herbs, and marigolds. These are all beautiful transplants, ready for your garden.
The event will be held out-of-doors on Mother’s Day Weekend. Masks are encouraged, but not required. For more information, visit https://goreplace.org/visit/shop/plant-sale
Gather at the table, slow down, and savor the season. Cider Hill Farm’s 21+ farm events celebrate fresh flavors, local makers, and the beauty of the land – featuring farm-to-table dinners, curated hard cider experiences, and evenings designed to be enjoyed at a relaxed, unhurried pace. Set against the backdrop of our working farm, each event invites you to connect with food, drink, and community in a truly memorable way.
Themes include Fire & Berries, Spring, Blue & White, Flower Cutting, Peach Fête, Corn Crawl, Apples & Cider, and Cider & Bites. Complete details may be found at https://www.ciderhill.com/farm-events/farm-to-table
“Pearls of Newport” is the perfect theme for the 30th anniversary Newport Flower Show, taking place June 19–21, 2026, at Rosecliff. This milestone event will feature exquisite floral exhibits inspired by the rare beauty and hidden treasures of the City-by-the-Sea. Just as pearls symbolize elegance and sophistication, the show will spotlight stunning floral designs, botanical arts and horticulture displays that reflect Newport’s rich heritage and refined charm. The theme will also connect naturally to the city’s coastal identity and maritime history.
In a graceful nod to the Gilded Age, when fashionable Newport women often wore pearls as a symbol of refinement and status, the show will blend historic elegance with modern creativity.
“Pearls of Newport” promises a celebration of floral excellence wrapped in coastal beauty and timeless style.
Don’t miss your chance to secure tickets to the Flower Show Opening Night Party on Friday, June 19, at 6 pm – the kickoff to Newport’s summer season! Tickets available now at NewportMansions.org
Wright-Locke Farm’s seedlings are stretching up closer to the sun every day in our greenhouse. They’re getting ready for you to take home and plant in your garden! This year, the Spring Market will be a seedling sale and Art Fair featuring the work of local artisans. You can stop by and grab some plants or flowers for Mom, and browse amazing crafts and artwork as well! Hours are 9 – 2 on Saturday, May 9 and 10 – 1 on Sunday, Mother’s Day. Visit the website at https://wlfarm.org/seedling-sale/ to preorder plants for pickup on Friday, May 8 if you wish.
Come to the Salem Fiber Witch Festival hosted by practicing witches in historic downtown Salem, Massachusetts, aka the Witch City.
The main event is the Fiber Witch Market. Our Fiber Witch Market is hosted at Old Town Hall, which you may recognize from the beloved 90s movie, Hocus Pocus, and features indie yarn, farm yarn, arts, and handmade goods with a witchy vibe.
The festival also includes exclusive tours around Salem, an exclusive party at the Hotel Salem, workshops, and more!
Inclusivity note: Masks will be required at the Fiber Witch Market between 11 am and noon for all vendors, volunteers and attendees to allow immunocompromised folks to participate. For complete information visit https://www.fiberwitchfestival.com/
The Fifth Annual Sakonnet Plant Fair will take place on Saturday, May 2, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm at 3 Meeting House Lane in Little Compton, Rhode Island. This event is a benefit for the Little Compton Village Improvement Society, and over 35 vendors and specialty growers are expected to attend. There will be coffee, music, food, book signings, and the opportunity to purchase annuals, perennials, herbs, native plants, vegetables, trees, bulbs, and tropicals. For more information visit https://www.sakonnetgarden.net/
Join Grow Native Massachusetts on Sunday, April 26th for a special fundraiser! Brunch at 10 followed by booksigning and discussion with the author at noon. Books will be available for purchase from @thelittlebeebookshop and New York Times best-selling author @leighannhenion will be there to sign copies of her stunning book before we begin our discussion. We are thrilled to be hosted once again by @bull_run_restaurant. Their brunch buffet is a DREAM! Everything is included in your ticket, register today at https://grownativemass.org and https://tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com
Grow Native Massachusetts is delighted to host a conversation with New York Times bestselling nature writer Leigh Ann Henion, discussing her book Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms, Moon Gardens, and Other Marvels of the Dark (2024), a glorious celebration of the night that invites us to leave our well-lit homes, step outside, and embrace the dark as a profoundly beautiful part of the world we inhabit.
The Trustees website for pre-ordering native plants, veggie starts, straw, and garden supplies from the Spring Plant Sale is now open. Visit https://shopthetrustees.org/pages/city-natives-plant-sale. Online pre-order pickup dates are Tuesday, May 12, Thursday, May 14, and Friday, May 16 from 9 – 3. In-person shopping begins Friday, May 22 and continues on Saturday, May 23, Friday, May 29, and Saturday, May 30, also from 9 – 3, at the City Natives Nursery, 30 Edgewater Drive in Mattapan.
