The Thornton Burgess Society
appreciates the support of the
Massachusetts Cultural Council

Green Briar's Wildflower Garden

Our prizewinning wildflower garden is a highlight of any visit to the Green Briar Nature Center and Jam Kitchen. Situated in front of the 1780 homestead, the garden covers a locust-shaded bank, a sunny meadow, and an open swamp bordering Thornton Burgess's Smiling Pool. The garden was designed for teaching so that among the native American plants are others identified as wild in their country of origin.

Visitors are welcome to walk through the garden at any time. To enhance enjoyment of a visit, an autographed booklet for sale in the gift shop relates the history of the garden and the plants to be enjoyed. Over 300 plants are labeled and numbers on the labels correspond to numbers in the booklet where further information about each plant can be found including hints on propagation, weeds to avoid, and what conditions are advantageous for growth!

Our award-winning wildflower garden at Green Briar is maintained by our horticulturist Catherine Paulson and a small crew of dedicated volunteers.

Wildflower Garden Walks   Come and enjoy a guided walk through the award winning Shirley G. Cross Wildflower Garden at the Green Briar Nature Center at 1100 am Tuesday & Thursday through August 31st.   The one-third acre that comprises the garden contains over 300 species of plants and is a “living” museum for those interested in the study and use of wildflowers.  It was conceived and designed by Dr. Shirley G. Cross, a longtime resident of East Sandwich who volunteered her expertise and time in the garden for over 29 years.  These informal tours are offered by trained volunteers, and all are welcome.   The fee of $3 for members of the Thornton W. Burgess Society and $5 for non-members benefits the wildflower garden fund.  Children are welcome at no additional fee.  Advance registration is not necessary.

Check out "What's Blooming" in our garden.

 A gift to the Wildflower Garden Fund is a wonderful way to honor someone special and to help support the garden and keep it blooming for generations to come. You may also wish to consider a Mother’s Day tribute, a birthday or memorial remembrance to the garden which will be personally acknowledged as you request.

Either of these donation categories can be used as a memorial donation.

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Thornton W. Burgess Society
6 Discovery Hill Road
East Sandwich, MA 02537
508.888.6870