Gardener Resources

Current topics :  Here is a partial list of garden supply stores in the South Hadley area our fellow gardener’s have visited.

Please remember COVID-19 Hours or services may vary.

Rocky’s Ace Hardware

  • Address: 487 Newton Street, South Hadley, MA 01075
  • Phone: (413) 538-8327
  • Website: com

Breezy Acres Farm

  • Address: 25 Pleasant Street, Granby, MA 01033
  • Phone: 413-467-3276
  • Website: com

Class Glass Garden Center

  • Address: 140 W State St., Rt 202, Granby, MA 01033
  • Phone: (413) 467-7979
  • Website: com

Granby Country Grain

  • Address: 108 W State St, Granby, MA 01033
  • Phone: (413) 467-3838
  • Website: com
  • Hours: Open Closes 4 PM     Hours or services may vary

Dave’s Natural Garden   www.davesnaturalgarden.com

  • Address: 35 Amherst St Grandy, MA 01033
  • Phone: 413-320-6602

Andrews Greenhouse   http://www.andrewsgreenhouse.com

  • Address: 1184 South East St. Amherst MA 01002
  • Hours: 9-5
  • Phone:413-253-2937

La Flamme’s Garden Center

  • Address: 865 Montgomery St, Chicopee, MA 01013
  • Phone: (413) 533-8680

Wanczyk Evergreen Nursery

Spring PLANTING CALENDAR FOR SOUTH HADLEY

https://www.almanac.com/gardening/planting-calendar/zipcode/01075#

On average, your last spring frost occurs on May 13 (at AMHERST, MA climate station).

Crop

 Based on Frost Dates    Based on Moon Dates

Start Seeds Indoors

Plant Seedlings
or Transplants

Start Seeds Outdoors

Basil

 Mar 18-Apr 1
 Mar 18-28

 May 13-Jun 3
 May 13-26

N/A

Beets

N/A

N/A

 Apr 29-May 20
 Apr 29-May 10

Bell Peppers

 Mar 3-18
 Mar 13-18

 May 20-Jun 3
 May 20-26

N/A

Broccoli

 Mar 18-Apr 1
 Mar 18-28

 Apr 15-May 6
 Apr 15-26

N/A

Brussels Sprouts

 Mar 18-Apr 1
 Mar 18-28

 Apr 15-29
 Apr 15-26

N/A

Cabbage

 Mar 18-Apr 1
 Mar 18-28

 Apr 15-29
 Apr 15-26

N/A

Cantaloupes

 Apr 15-22
 Apr 15-22

 May 27-Jun 10
 Jun 10

N/A

Carrots

N/A

N/A

 Apr 8-22
 Apr 8-10

Cauliflower

 Mar 18-Apr 1
 Mar 18-28

 Apr 15-May 6
 Apr 15-26

N/A

Celery

 Mar 3-18
 Mar 13-18

 May 20-Jun 3
 May 20-26

N/A

Chives

N/A

N/A

 Apr 15-22
 Apr 15-22

Cilantro (Coriander)

N/A

N/A

 May 13-27
 May 13-26

Corn

N/A

N/A

 May 13-27
 May 13-26

Cucumbers

 Apr 15-22
 Apr 15-22

 May 27-Jun 10
 Jun 10

N/A

Dill

N/A

N/A

 Apr 8-22
 Apr 11-22

Eggplants

 Mar 3-18
 Mar 13-18

 May 27-Jun 10
 Jun 10

N/A

Green Beans

N/A

N/A

 May 20-Jun 10
 May 20-26, Jun 10

Kale

 Mar 18-Apr 1
 Mar 18-28

 Apr 15-May 6
 Apr 15-26

N/A

Kohlrabi

 Apr 1-15
 Apr 11-15

 Apr 22-29
 Apr 22-26

N/A

Lettuce

 Apr 1-15
 Apr 11-15

 Apr 29-May 27
 May 11-26

N/A

Okra

N/A

N/A

 May 27-Jun 10
 Jun 10

Onions

N/A

N/A

 Apr 15-May 6
 Apr 27-May 6

Oregano

 Mar 3-Apr 1
 Mar 13-28

 May 13-Jun 3
 May 13-26

N/A

Parsley

N/A

N/A

 Apr 15-29
 Apr 15-26

Parsnips

N/A

N/A

 Apr 22-May 13
 Apr 27-May 10

Peas

N/A

N/A

 Apr 1-22
 Apr 11-22

Potatoes

N/A

N/A

 May 6-27
 May 6-10, May 27

Pumpkins

 Apr 22-May 6
 Apr 22-26

 May 27-Jun 10
 Jun 10

N/A

Radishes

N/A

N/A

 Mar 18-Apr 8
 Mar 29-Apr 8

Rosemary

 Mar 3-18
 Mar 13-18

 May 20-Jun 10
 May 20-26, Jun 10

N/A

Sage

 Mar 18-Apr 1
 Mar 18-28

 May 13-27
 May 13-26

N/A

Spinach

N/A

N/A

 Apr 1-22
 Apr 11-22

Summer Squash (Zucchini)

 Apr 15-29
 Apr 15-26

 May 27-Jun 10
 Jun 10

N/A

Sweet Potatoes

 Apr 15-22

 May 27-Jun 10
 May 27-Jun 9

N/A

Swiss Chard

 Apr 1-15
 Apr 11-15

 Apr 22-29
 Apr 22-26

N/A

Thyme

 Mar 3-Apr 1
 Mar 13-28

 May 13-Jun 3
 May 13-26

N/A

Tomatoes

 Mar 18-Apr 1
 Mar 18-28

 May 20-Jun 10
 May 20-26, Jun 10

N/A

Turnips

N/A

N/A

 Apr 15-May 6
 Apr 27-May 6

Watermelons

 Apr 15-22
 Apr 15-22

 May 27-Jun 10
 Jun 10

N/A

 


Equipment, tools, and step by step gardening directions for differently abled gardenersResources for Differently Abled Gardeners compiled by Sue Kelsey, Master Gardener

https://www.carryongardening.org.uk

Five Ways to Make a Wheelchair Accessible Garden

http://assistivetechnologyblog.com/2017/10/5-ways-wheelchair-accessible-garden.html

44 Best Accessible Garden Design Images

https://www.pinterest.com/chandrafhartman/accessible-garden-design/

208 Best Accessible Gardens and Adaptive Gardening

https://www.pinterest.com/lmswedberg/accessible-gardens-and-adaptive-gardening/?lp=true

Garden design ideas for the disabled and wheelchair user

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/486318459734773459/?lp=true

Gardening for the Visually Impaired

Disable Gardening in Vancouver with Raised Beds and Irrigation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRRtaYcXkAc

Wheelchair Gardening in Spring

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1wbmLOo9mo

Books emphasizing practical planning, tools, gardening techniques

Yeomans, Kathleen, R.N.  The Able Gardener:  Overcoming Barriers of Age and Physical Limitations. Vermont:  Storey Communications, Inc., 1992.

Rothert, Gene, HTR, President of American Horticultural Therapy Association. Enabling Garden:  Creating Barrier-Free Gardens.  Dallas:  Taylor Publishing Company, 1994.

Adil, Janeen R. Accessible Gardening for People with Physical Disabilities:  A Guide to Methods, Tools and Plants  Idyll Arbor, 1995.

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http://www.trailofhope.org/

http://www.trailofhope.org/p/the-trail-of-hope-gardens.html

The West Raised Bed Wheelchair Scented Garden– This garden was built by volunteers in May of 2012.  This garden was planted by the Week of Hope week one and is full of plants that are scented.  We recommend that you please touch, feel and smell this garden.

Raised Bed Wheelchair Garden East– This garden was built by the Week of Hope week one.  The garden is planted with a variety of vegetables and flowers that is at eye level for children and accessible for wheelchairs.

 

http://www.trailofhope.org/p/why-gardens-are-important.html

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