Gardening Symposium

The MMGA’s Massachusetts Gardening Symposium is an annual, day-long, in-person event bringing horticultural education to gardeners throughout the Bay State and beyond. Because the event is held in the fall, presentations share a common theme, “Inspiration for Next Year’s Garden.” Symposium speakers are nationally known subject matter experts, chosen for both their research-based, practical content and their skill as educators.

The event also includes enjoyable elements such as an informal lunch, book signings, a retail area, a raffle, door prizes, and ample time for socializing with new and existing friends. Gardeners of all levels of experience are welcome.

The Symposium Committee is currently working to firm up the details of 2025’s event. To stay on top of news about the Symposium and other MMGA educational offerings, subscribe to our monthly newsletter, The Dirt.

Enjoy these photos from the 2024 Symposium!

Putting on the Symposium takes a village. Thank you to all of our 2024 supporters!

OUR 300 REGISTRANTS

GARDEN MARKETPLACE VENDORS

Cochato Nursery, Green Blossom Painting, Iron Arts, Lady Fern Farm, 

Organic Plant Magic, Spear Head Spade, and Steven Rae Pottery

RAFFLE DONORS

• Gift cards, memberships and tickets: Bluestone Perennials, Broken Arrow Nursery, Heritage Museums & Gardens, The Adventure Park at Heritage Museums, Native Plant Trust, New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, Trustees of Reservations, Volante Farms, and Weston Nurseries

•  Fun gift baskets from Briggs Nursery, the MMGA Board of Directors, the Symposium Committee, and all four MMGA Regions

•  Two amazing anonymous donations: a Beau Jardin Folding Beach/Garden Wagon and a unique, handmade, garden-themed quilt

OVER 40 MASTER GARDENER “DAY VOLUNTEERS”

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT

Symposium@MassMasterGardeners.org

See you in 2025!

Header photo courtesy of Izel Native Plants