Massachusetts Horticultural Society

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The Massachusetts Horticultural Society is one of the oldest horticultural organizations in the United States, dedicated to advancing the art and science of gardening, landscape design, and plant cultivation.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf horticultural society
nonprofit organization
country United States
describedAs one of the oldest horticultural organizations in the United States
fieldOfWork botany
gardening
horticulture
landscape design
focusesOn edible plants
landscape stewardship
ornamental plants
sustainable gardening practices
formerLocation Boston, Massachusetts
foundedIn 1829
19th century
hasActivity competitions for plants and flowers
plant exhibitions
professional development for horticulturists
public outreach
youth education programs
hasCollection historical horticultural artifacts
horticultural library
plant-related publications
hasFacility The Gardens at Elm Bank
hasMembership individual members
institutional members
languageOfWorkOrName English
locatedIn Massachusetts
Wellesley, Massachusetts
locatedOn Elm Bank Reservation
nonprofitStatus 501(c)(3)
operates display gardens
trial gardens
organizes educational programs
flower shows
garden tours
horticultural lectures
purpose advancement of the art and science of gardening
promotion of landscape design
promotion of plant cultivation
public education about horticulture
regionServed Massachusetts
New England


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