Nestled In The Middle Of A Garden Center, This Tiny Massachusetts Cafe Is An Enchanting Day Trip Destination
Melissa Mahoney
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A cafe plant shop in Massachusetts is the best place to visit when you need a caffeine fix and some garden supplies. From national chains to mom-and-pop cafes, a good cup of coffee isn’t all that hard to find. And a number of places selling plants exist around the Bay State. However, few offer both and we discovered an unexpected place that we think you should try. Welcome to Briggs Nursery where you can shop for plants and also sit down for some quality coffee and a delicious bite to eat.
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The cafe plant shop in Massachusetts is worth the drive. Discover more on the Briggs Nursery website. Have you enjoyed the coffee and food at one of the best garden stores in Massachusetts? Tell us about your experience in the comments below! Find some books with gardening tips on the Barnes & Noble website.
And about an hour away, explore the Garden in the Woods in Framingham to visit a hidden oasis.
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Plant Shops In Massachusetts
What are some of the best plant shops in Massachusetts?
- Russell Orchards (Ipswich): With a bakery, a winery, and a store, it's hard to remember that Russell Orchards is also a family-owned and operated 120-acre fruit farm. The pick-your-own season includes a variety of berries and apples. You can have a picnic on the hillside and stroll through the 2,500-square-foot fruit garden.
- Berkshire Botanical Garden (Stockbridge): This is one of the oldest botanical gardens in New England, welcoming visitors since 1934. The 24 acres feature many opportunities to appreciate nature, including a Pond Garden, a 1937 Herb Garden, a Daylily Walk, a tree collection, a Children’s Discovery Garden, and a very cool Foster Rock Garden.
- Tower Hill (Boylston): Seeing the gardens here is a real delight along the pretty trails. You can sign up for educational programs, see an exhibition, shop, and have a treat from the cafe. This 200-acre garden also includes conservatories and expansive views of the Wachusett Reservoir.
- Garden in the Woods (Framingham): This is one of Native Plant Trust's beautiful properties, offering a botanic garden with native plants on a glacial landscape. Two miles of winding paths guide you through 45 acres of exotic plants, lush gardens, valleys, a brook, a pond, and wetlands.
- Smith College Botanic Garden (Northampton): Free guided and unguided tours are available to the 127-acre arboretum, the 6 acres of managed outdoor gardens, and a 12,000-square-foot conservatory.
Where is one of the best farms to visit in Massachusetts?
- Kimball Farm (Westford): Is this a farm? It offers 50 flavors of delicious homemade ice cream, an outdoor Grill & Seafood Shack, fun activities, and a Country Store & Cafe all on 50 gorgeous acres. Wait - there's more! You can try your hand at mini-golf, a driving range, and batting cages. Take a bumper car, bumper boat, or zipline ride.