It’s SPRING planting time, and we are SO EXCITED!! The Cape offers so many great locally owned and operated nurseries who offer beautiful plants to get your garden picture perfect. Not only that, gardening is a great activity to share with your kids! You got it, kids love to work in the garden, choose plants, and watch them grow. Best part? You may convert a picky eater by showing them how we grow food. Here’s a list of our 10 favorites:
Agway of Cape Cod-South Dennis, Orleans, Chatham
3055, 686 MA-134 South Dennis 508-385-8772
Orleans- Monday-Friday 8:00am-6:00pm; Saturday 8:00am-5:00pm; Sunday 9:00am-4:00pm
20 Lots Hollow Road Orleans 508-255-8100
Chatham-Monday-Friday 8:00am-6:00pm; Saturday 8:00am-5:00pm; Sunday 9:00am-4:00pm
1005 Main Street Chatham 508-945-1555
Monday-Friday 8:00am-6:00pm; Saturday 8:00am-5:00pm; Sunday 9:00am-4:00pm
Agway of Cape Cod has been locally owned and operated for over 25 years! They are open daily, year round and should be your local spot for lawn, garden, and pet supplies. They offer a rewards program that gives you loyalty points on each dollar spent as well as an opportunity to earn free bags of pet and wild bird feed! Stop into this third generation, locally owned business, check out their great selection, and of course, tell them Macaroni Kid sent you!
Cape Abilities Farm- 458 Main Street Dennis 508-385-2538
Monday-Saturday 9:30am-5:00pm; Sunday 10:00am-4:00pm
The Cape Abilities Farm provides skills training and creates jobs for the people that Cape Abilities serves within our community. The farm provides fresh and healthy flowers and produce to the community, available for sale at the farm or in many Cape wide restaurants, local food pantries, and schools. Stop in, say hi, and of course, tell them Macaroni Kid sent you!
Cape Cod Wholesale Nursery- 6 Martin Road East Falmouth 508-540-5041
Open daily 8:00am-5:00pm
Cape Cod Wholesale Nursery is the perfect spot to check out when you are changing up the landscaping in your yard. You will find rows upon rows of all your landscaping basics from flowering Dogwoods to hydrangeas and ornamental grasses…all of which I have purchased myself there. What makes this nursery exciting is they offer a discount sale (usually in mid-June) then sell out for the season, generally closing by July 4th (sometimes earlier) Its worth it to check in a few times as they do get additional inventory, then of course, the sale.
Country Garden- 380 W Main Street Hyannis 508-775-8703
Monday-Saturday 8:00am-5:30pm; Sunday 9:00am-5:00pm
Country Garden is a full-service garden center that offers everything including organic garden options, greenhouse supplies, koi fish, and landscaping materials. Their informative staff offers a variety of lectures and informative talks in addition to fun classes. Their weekly e-newsletter offers a link to their blog and an calendar of events. You can also sign up for their rewards program in-store and receive rewards on your purchases. Stop in, check out their great selection, sign up for a class, and tell them Macaroni Kid sent you!
Crocker Nurseries- 1132 MA-137 Brewster 508-896-5060
Open daily 8:00am-5:00pm
Crocker Nurseries has been locally owned and operated by the same Crocker family since 1975. They offer beautiful plants at their lovely location. The nursery offers demonstrations, informative talks, and workshops with their dedicated and informative staff. Stop in, sign up for a class, and of course, tell them Macaroni Kid sent you!
Hart Farm Nursery and Garden Center- 21 Upper County Road Dennis Port 508-394-2693
Open everyday 8:30am-5:00pm
Hart Farm offers more than just plants. This is an actual operational farm which has a beautiful farm stand open daily, where you can pick up seasonal fruits and veggies including strawberries and corn. Their greenhouse is filled with tropical plants, ferns, and fruiting trees perfect for your inside your home. The nursery has a variety of perennials, blooming trees and shrubs. Stop in and see what is in season, tell them Macaroni Kid sent you.
Mahoney’s- Osterville and East Falmouth
958 East Falmouth Hwy East Falmouth 508-548-4842
E. Falmouth- Monday-Friday 9:00am- 6:00pm; Saturday 8:00am-6:00pm; Sunday 9:00am-3:00pm
2929 Falmouth Road Osterville 508-420-4428
Osterville- Monday-Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm; Sunday 9:00am-3:00pm
Mahoney’s Garden Center has multiple locations all over Massachusetts. Two of their best locations are right here on Cape Cod. The Osterville location is super convenient to hit up on your way home. East Falmouth is enormous, they host a farmer’s market over the winter, and during the summer months you can find literately anything you can dream up. Stop in to either spot, tell them Macaroni Kid sent you.
Matt’s Organic Gardens- 36 Upper County Road Dennis port 508-364-5129
Grand Opening for the Season May 1st at 9:00am
Monday-Sunday 9:00am-5:00pm through July 4th. Get there early as they sell out of favorite varieties!
If you are looking for the best place for thoughtfully grown organic veggies and herbs, Matt’s Organic Gardens is the place. Family owned for decades, and located next door to their family owned Mike Stacy Landscaping headquarters. Your are sure to see a few members of the Stacy family working or just helping out. Come by and browse their selection of organic plants, which are carefully selected each year. Read the descriptions and see photos posted to help you make your choices. We shop here each year and feel good about choosing locally owned and certified organic.
Scenic Roots- 349 Rt. 6A East Sandwich 508-888-0044
Monday-Saturday 8:30am-5:00pm; Sunday 9:00am-4:00pm
Owned and operated by the same family for over 30 years, Scenic Roots is your local go-to for all of your gardening needs. The knowledgeable and friendly staff will answer all your questions, and even special order items you may be interested in. The staff also offers regular workshops on site from fairly gardens to dedicated ladies nights and terrarium building. Stop in to say hello and tell them Macaroni Kid sent you.
The Farm- 40 Rock Harbor Road Orleans 508-240-1222
The Farm at Rock Harbor specializes in home grown perennials (25,000 varieties!) and Japanese Maples trees right on their 10 acre farm. You can find everything from fairy garden miniatures to delicious vegetables to add to your landscape at The Farm as well. Locally owned and operated by the same family since 1975, this is a spot where you know they understand the Cape landscape and can offer some of the best guidance out there. Stop in, check it out, and tell them Macaroni Kid sent you!
Excited yet? We are! Time to throw on your garden clothes and get dirty. Happy planting everyone!
