Wildflower Garden

The wild flower garden, of all of the gardens, best expresses the nature theme of the landscaping at MMS. The wild flower garden was planted on all of the slopes of Pond A (the larger pond). Seeds of a large number of wild flowers indigenous to Massachusetts were sown. For many good reasons and not just by chance, the wild flower garden is doing exceptionally well this year. The wild flowers appear and bloom each on their own time table producing a succession of bloom that begins in early spring continues until late in the Fall.
Lupine, buttercups, and wild Sweet Williams have come and gone. Coreopsis, thistle and Black Eye Susans are now blooming. Queen Ann's Lace (a medicinal plant)is emerging and Golden rod will soon appear. The wild flower floral symphony will end with the appearance of eight varieties of New England wild asters in the Fall.

The approach to the Garden of Contemplation (south east corner of Pond A) is the best way to access the wild flower garden. It will be kept mowed as will the berm that surrounds the pond as far as the crush stone spill-way to allow for a comfortable walk with minimal risk of exposure to dog and deer ticks. Everyone is encouraged to go to Pond A frequently to observe the succession of bloom changing from day to day. This area is also a wild life sanctuary. At least eight species of birds nest, breed, feed and roost in this area. Go to enjoy the wild life – plant and animal, and pause to contemplate the wonder of nature.

List of Flowers