Have you ever wondered how so many vibrant, healthy plants appear each spring at Nunan’s Garden Center in Georgetown, MA? The secret lies in months of preparation, expert care, and a lot of greenhouse hustle. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how we grow and care for thousands of plants every season—right here in...
If it’s your first time visiting a garden center, welcome! There’s no better place to kick off your gardening journey than Nunan’s Garden Center in Georgetown, MA. Whether you're looking to add color to your porch, start a veggie garden, or create the backyard oasis of your dreams, here are five insider...
A thriving garden isn’t just beautiful to look at — it’s alive with the movement of bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other important pollinators. In Massachusetts, creating a pollinator-friendly garden is one of the best things you can do for your local environment and for the health of your own plants....
When planning your spring garden in Massachusetts, one of the first decisions you’ll face is whether to plant annuals, perennials, or a mix of both. Each has its own advantages depending on your space, style, and how much time you want to invest year after year. Walking through Nunan Garden...
When it comes to home gardening on the North Shore of Massachusetts, few crops are as beloved as tomatoes. There’s something incredibly satisfying about picking a sun-ripened tomato from your own garden, still warm from the summer heat. Whether you’re growing heirlooms for slicing, cherries for snacking, or plum tomatoes...
Late April and May are some of the most exciting months for gardeners in Massachusetts. After a long winter, the soil begins to warm, days grow longer, and the planting season truly begins. If you’re eager to get your hands in the dirt, knowing what to plant during this window...
"That which we call a rose, by any other name would smell as sweet…” - William Shakespeare. Despite its name, Rose of Sharon is not related to garden roses in any way. Hibiscus Syriacus, or Rose of Sharon, is more closely related to the mallow family (Malvaceae), which includes okra, cotton,...
If roses are the Queen of the Garden, hydrangeas surely are the King. Big, showy, dreamy flowers are the hallmark of this plant, and few flowering shrubs are more dramatic in the landscape. Hydrangea flowers are made up of a cluster of many smaller flowers to form what’s called a...
July can bring so much enjoyment to your garden. Your hard work of planting is starting to look really nice and will hopefully serve as a beautiful backdrop to your outdoor activities. The perennial gardens are blooming nicely, and this year some plants are a bit behind schedule due to the...
With a history dating back to the sixth and seventh centuries in China, the peony has earned its title as the King of the Flowers. It gained popularity during the Tang dynasty and became a staple in the imperial gardens. In both China and Japan, the peony symbolizes noble virtues...
269 Central Street
Georgetown, MA 01833
(978)352-8172
info@nunans.com
Garden Center, Nursery,
Florist Shop, and Greenhouse
Monday – Saturday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
