It's May...and all the world's a-bloom!
We didn’t have too many April showers, but we’ve got tons of May flowers, and the Pioneer Valley has some terrific places for you to enjoy some beautiful springtime buds. Here are 5 Great places to go…
Floral beauty at the Emily Dickinson Museums Part of the grounds at Wistariahurst Museum Pansies for sale at Randall's Farm & Greenhouse 1. Flowers, Flowers! – This Springfield brownstone is home to a shop renowned for its fusion of quality and artistry. Their designs run the gamut…from simple elegance to over the top drama. Surround yourself with their gorgeous and fragrant blooms, or send one of their distinctive arrangements to a family member or friend.
2. Emily Dickinson Museum – The Amherst home of celebrated poet Emily Dickinson boasts some beautiful gardens which are blooming quite nicely these days. Lilacs and peonies are especially plentiful in the Dickinson Family Gardens, which can be explored by taking a Landscape Tour. In fact, June 3-5 has been designated “Gardening Days” there, click here to learn about fun events and opportunities.
3. Randall’s Farm & Greenhouse - One of the Pioneer Valley’s greatest gems, Randall’s in Ludlow has everything you need to decorate your home with fresh flowers in exciting arrangements and designs, or set up a hearty vegetable or herb garden outside. Whether you’re a beginner gardener or an experienced green thumb, check out their collection of flowering plants.
4. Wistariahurst Museum – The Holyoke museum and former home of the esteemed Skinner Family contains several well-tended gardens that are currently featuring irises and daffodils, among others. Free garden tours take place daily from dawn until dusk, and yes…the wistariahurst is also in bloom. Don’t miss out!
5. Look Memorial Park – While this picturesque park in Florence is renowned for its greenery, there are some azaleas and rhododendrons to be found along its Walking Path, a 1.2 mile path around the park that highlights covered bridges and Willow Lake. You can also enjoy lilacs and forsythia throughout the Park. Serenity now!