One of the "Five Best Flower Farms in New England" according to Yankee Magazine (March 2019 Issue) "Berlin flower farm earns high praise." Worcester Living magazine (Spring 2020 issue)

Golden Skep Flower Farm

opening on May 1 Our 22nd year HELPING GARDENERS SUCCEED !
264 Linden Street, Berlin, MA 01503 ~ 978-838-2471 Welcome to our flower farm and enjoy a step back in time with a visit to this circa 1740 farm with its daylily, hosta and perennial gardens located in the central Massachusetts town of Berlin. This wonderful flower farm is just an hour west of Boston or a brief twenty minutes northeast of Worcester.... and only four miles from the Worcester County Horticultural Society's Botanic Garden, "Tower Hill" (http:// towerhillbg.org) .... and only four miles from either the Solomon Pond Mall or the Highland Commons Mall (home to Cabela's). We invite you to explore and shop in a tranquil country setting. We have one of the largest selections of both new and old style Daylily, Hosta, Peony and Iris cultivars in central Massachusetts as well as a very large selection of other sun and shade loving perennials: Alliums, Asiatic Lilies, Clematis, Ferns, Flowering Trees and Shrubs, Ground Covers, Heathers, Herbs, Hydrangea (also climbing), Lady Slippers, Miniature Conifers and Trees, Native Plants, Ornamental Grasses, Rock Garden Plants, Vining Plants, Water Garden Plants, Woodland Plants..... Annuals in the Spring..... Hardy Garden Mums and other late flowering perennials in the Fall. We are located in Growing Zone 5 and therefore, our plant offerings are hardy for Zone 5 or colder. The majority of our perennials are offered in one or two gallon pots. For those of you who have been visiting our farm over the years, you are most likely aware that each year we have expanded upon our sun and shade perennial offerings and this year is no exception. More potted perennials will be offered this year than ever before as well as an expanded offering of flowering trees and shrubs. The Farm also has a garden shed gift shop, garden statuary, birdbaths and fountains by Campania International, high quality bird houses that are made in Massachusetts, Spear Head Spades, Coast of Maine organic fertilizers and other natural products to help your garden thrive. Gift Certificates are available in any amount for any occasion. Thank you for taking the time to browse our website. We look forward to seeing you all at the farm this season. Happy Gardening!
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Daylilies
Daylilies (hemerocallis) are easy to grow and are drought tolerant once established in your garden. Our cultivars are available in heights from 10" to 72" and bloom sizes from 2" to 9-10", single and double blooms are also available in a rainbow of colors
Hosta
Hosta (plantain lily) are easy to grow, low maintenance plants that thrive in shade/partial shade conditions. Hybridizing has resulted in a diversity of leaf color and plant habit. Hummingbirds and butterflies LOVE hosta flowers.
Sun & Shade Perennials
We have hundreds of beautiful varieties of hardy New England perennials - many of which are unique and unusual.
Peonies
Peony (Paeonia) This beautiful showy garden plant has it's origins in southern Europe and they thrive here in New England. A large selection of Bomb, Double, Japanese, Semi-double and Itoh peonies are available at the Farm
Asiatic & Oriental Lilies
Impressive and showy, add a few for summer beauty in the garden; they are very long-lived and have a long bloom time in the summer garden. Great as a cut flower!
Alliums
These flowering onions are adored by bees, butterflies and pollinators. They give bolt dramatic stature, color and form to the garden. Require full son and are rabbit, rodent and deer resistant.
Grasses
Prized for providing year-round interest, grasses are full and lush during the warm months, put on great displays of fall color and are unmatched for winter texture and interest in the landscape. Once established, most are low-maintenance, drought tolerant and resistant to disease. They are also aesthetically versatile and can be used in gardening styles ranging from cottage to contemporary.
Vining Plants
Vines are the best friends of a passionate gardener as there is no better way to splash color and texture around a property than with plants that grow skyward. Here at the farm, we have many vine varieties such as Honeysuckle, Asparagus Vine, Wisteria and Climbing Hydrangeas.
Flowering Shrubs & Ornamental Trees
For 2021, we have again expanded the selection of flowering shrubs and ornamental trees for your garden or landscape.
Woodland Plants
This year we have again expanded on our woodland plant offerings. Woodland plants make for a beautiful addition to shade or hosta gardens, woodland gardens and at a woodland edge. The entire selection of plants are NURSERY PROPOGATED. We do not sell any wild-collected or so-called "rescued" plants. In addition, we also have a larger selection of other perennials that thrive in shade or woodland gardens.
Annuals
We will have an abundance of beautiful annuals available including many Proven Winner varieties.
Garden Statuary, Planters, Fountains, Wind Spinners & Bird Baths,
Looking for the best quality garden fetures like Patio Fountains, Bird Baths, Statuary, Planters? You have come to the right place as we offer a fine selection of Campania International products
Hydrangeas
Hydrangeas come in many styles and forms from climbing to mophead varieties and are great for adding structure to your garden. Hydrangea flowers' color changes based upon the soil's PH. Soil with a PH of 5.5 or lower will have blue flowers; soil with a PH of 6.5 or higher will produce pink blossoms and soil between 5.5 and 6.5 will produce purple blooms. While Hydrangeas will always be white because they do not contain pigment for color.
Iris
Iris takes its name from the Greek word for a rainbow - how fitting for this beautiful plant. A large selection of Iris, germanica as well as siberian and Japanese are available at the Farm
Dwarf & Miniature Conifers
These slow-growing and hardy conifers are adaptable to themed gardens such as Zen, Fairy and Railroad Scapes and are ideal for planting in Rock Gardens and containers. We have many varieties of these compact conifers and evergreens that are great anchor plants in any garden.
Native American Plants
Great source of pollen and nectar for butterflies, bees and other pollinating insects that rely on such plants. There are about 120 species of butterflies that can be found in Massachusetts each year and about 350 varieties of bees as well.
Water Garden Plants
Having a water garden is a wonderful and fun garden feature in any setting. Not only can you enjoy beeautiful water plants like water lilies - for example, your pond will also attract some of nature's wonderful creatures such as frogs, dragonflies and butterflies. You can also include goldfish.
Herbs
Most herbs are so beautiful, they can be worked into your existing annual or perennial gardens. Also, many herbs can be grown successfully in containers set out in your garden or in a sunny area on a porch or patio.
Garden Shed & Beyond
You just never know what garden decor or gift item you may find in our garden shed. Each year we strive to offer a few unique items - most of which are in limited quantity. Have you purchased your Spear Head Spade yet? This is a great spade available in long handle and the shorter D handle. This tool will make your gardening chores so much easier. This year we are offering a Mini D Handle Spearhead that is 30" long and weighs only 2 lbs. It's great for working in raised beds and large planters.
Fall Offernings
Fall is a great time of year to either install a new garden bed or enhance an existing bed. Most years, Fall brings on cooler temperatures and adequate rains so perennials planted in early Fall will thrive and beautify your garden during the spring and summer months to follow.
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Places to Eat
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Nearby Places to Visit
In July 2010, a Special Commission was formed by an Act of the Legislature to designate 1,000 Great Places to Visit in Massachusetts. It's mission was to identify and recognize the 1,000 most truly special places in the Commonwealth in order to celebrate pride in our history and culture, increase knowledge of our natural surroundings and encourage regional and international tourism. We were most pleased and humbled by the fact that the Commission chose Golden Skep Farm as one of the 1,000 Great Places to Visit. Several of our local recommendations were also selected and are followed by an asterisk (*).
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GOLDEN SKEP FLOWER FARM 264 Linden Street Berlin, Massachusetts 01503 978-838-2471