The Gardens at Bassetts Bridge Farm, image of red throated hummingbird at a geranium Image of shady walkway beneath a pergola at Bassetts Bridge Farm
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The Gardens grow and sell annuals, herbs, perennials, shrubs, grasses, wetland plants, and trees. Varieties of sample gardens are on display and include:

  • Stroll gardens framed by leafy green boxwood shrubs that magnify the fragrance and color of perennials.
  • A sunken herb garden that is reached by descending large granite stepping stones. Wooly thyme edges plantings of chives, tarragon, lavender, oregano, sage, and English thyme. Terra cotta pots filled with parsley, rosemary, and basil complement the aroma of the garden.
  • A massive white oak trellis, which is covered in honeysuckle, trumpet vines, hydrangea and wisteria, provides a pleasant seating area.
  • An arboretum that displays various trees and shrubs.
  • Shade gardens which offer a host of plant and flower varieties including azaleas, hostas, and ferns open possibilities for many garden enthusiasts.
  • Wetlands which are bordered by a walking path and edged by willows, grasses and irises.
  • The Gardens also offer annuals and colorful hanging baskets.
Cold beverages and shaded seating are available.
herbs available from the Gardens at Bassetts Bridge Farm include chive, oregano, sage and rosemary Perennials at the Gardens at Bassetts Bridge Farm include lavender, asters, hibiscus, tradescantia and more. Other perennials available from the Gardens at Bassetts Bridge Farm include iris, echinacea, veronica and rudbeckia Herbs available from the Gardens at Bassetts Bridge Farm include parsley, basil, thyme, and more.