Fall River Garden Club

02/14/2026

02/10/2026

Isn’t this an interesting idea!!!

Every kitchen herb you buy at the grocery store can grow in a dollar laundry basket on your porch — the built-in slots give roots the airflow and drainage herbs actually need.
- Basil — full sun, warm soil, and fast drainage make baskets ideal since basil rots the moment roots sit in water.
- Mint — the basket walls contain spreading runners that would hijack an entire garden bed in one season.
- Cilantro — bolts fast in heat so move the basket into afternoon shade when temps climb above 80°F.
- Rosemary — needs sharp drainage more than any other herb, the slotted basket walls mimic the rocky Mediterranean soil it evolved in.
- Parsley — deep taproot fits a standard basket depth and one plant produces enough to cut weekly for 6+ months.
- Thyme — trailing stems spill through the basket slots and the constant airflow prevents the crown rot that kills it in dense garden soil.
- Chives — clumps multiply fast in the contained space and you can divide them into new baskets every spring for free.
- Dill — tall and floppy in garden beds but a basket lets you tuck it against a wall or fence for natural support.
- Oregano — spreads aggressively in the ground but stays perfectly behaved inside a basket, harvest all summer and it comes back next year.

02/04/2026

Calling all Galantines to join us at the Nest on 2/11/26 for flower arranging! Bring your bestie! More details to follow!! And yes, we will show you how to make our willow hearts that last forever…

01/01/2026

Happy New Year! May your 2026 be filled with beautiful blooms and bountiful harvests!

12/24/2025

May this be a season of joy, happiness, and love for you and your family ❤️

12/23/2025

🎄 Center Fire Station – Holiday Tradition 🎄

The Center Fire Station is proudly displaying its Christmas wreath, beautifully designed and donated by the Fall River Garden Club 🌿✨

Thank you to the Fall River Garden Club for helping spread holiday cheer and adding a festive touch to one of Fall River’s historic fire stations 🎁❤️🚒

12/23/2025

Meet the Perennial of the Year for 2026, ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ Astilbe from Proven Winners. This stunning shade plant is known for its rich, chocolate brown foliage. New leaves emerge yellow with a dark edge before maturing to deep, dramatic tones. In summer, raspberry buds open to rosy purple blooms that bees love. It’s an award-winner with year-round foliage interest and a beautiful way to add contrast and color to shady spots in your garden.

Have you tried growing Dark Side of the Moon Astilbe? We’d love to hear how it’s doing in your garden.

12/23/2025

Sale!!!

Our year at the farm is winding down, and we’re soaking in every last moment
These are the final three days of the season!

🎁 Holiday gift cards are available—perfect for spreading joy all through the gardening year.

🌟 50% OFF End-of-Season Sale 🌟
🕗 Monday: 8am–5pm
🕗 Tuesday: 8am–5pm
🕗 Wednesday: 8am–2pm

12/15/2025

Celebrate the season with our Holiday Fresh-Cut Centerpiece Workshop!

📅 Sunday, December 21 at 3 PM
📅 Monday, December 22 at 6 PM

💲 $50 per person – all materials included
Each centerpiece is unique; flowers and containers may vary.
✂️ Please bring scissors.

📞 Call 508-669-6988 to register and prepay.
No refunds on classes.

12/11/2025