About

I have been using ecological gardening methods on my property for many years. Eating and buying organic products , and belonging to organic CSA for more than 20+yrs.

Ecological gardening is a combination of science and innovation with respect for nature and biodiversity.  The goal is to work with nature, not against to protect soil, water, humans and all wildlife that use the land and plants.  If you start with the right plants for and plant them in the right place they will thrive on their own. All fertilizers, seeds, plants, and soil that is used are from ecological gardening methods.  No chemical fertilizers or herbicides are used.  I strive to minimize waste production, by recycling & reusing waste, reducing the use of non natural items (plastic pots) in the growing process. 

I decided to open Mystic Meadows Gardens- Native Plant Nursery in late winter 2024.

I believe we can help nature restore the ecosystems 1 garden at a time.

I am certified in Principles of Native Gardening from the Massachusetts Horticultural Society.

Studied best practices of gardening among hungry mammals.

Attended Ecological Landscapes for Resilient Landscapes Workshop presented Alex Hackman, Director of Ecological Restoration, Mass Audubon

Attended Hands on Soil Ecology Workshop presented by Arthur Siller, University of Massachusetts Amherst extension educator.

Working towards : NOFA OLC credentials of Accredited Organic Land Care Professional (AOLCP)   https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/

NATIVE SPECIES GROWTH PROCESS AT MYSTIC MEADOWS GARDENS 

All the seeds and plants I germinate are either harvested from my own garden, close friends gardens or purchased from a few choice suppliers who use ecological gardening methods and straight species (no cultivars, no nativar) https://wildones.org/resources/nativars/

These seeds provide many benefits to local birds, bees, butterflies, mammals and nourish our ecosystem.  

I am working to obtain as many local native plants in my nursery as possible.  Diversity in native plants and within species provide a valuable ecological benefit.

Mystic Meadows Gardens is a small woman owned business. Behind the scenes my husband David assists me in my mission to better the environment. We are lucky to have a small farm were we take in animals that find themselves in need of a new home. These animals provide us with joy, love, surprises, and beauty, and manure to make our amazing compost.  Mystic Meadows Gardens is named after our first Llama we adopted from the MSPCA he was 14yrs old when he came to our farm. Mystic and his buddy Skippy the goat (Feb 2015)

Thank you for taking the time to read about our farm.

Cheryl T