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Ward’s is your complete lawn & garden resource.

From the Nursery:

  • Over 1400 Perennial selections and 700 different Woody Plants;
  • Houseplants from cacti to orchids
  • Over 50 varieties of daffodils starting Labor Day

From the Garden Store:

  • High quality short & long handled tools from Felco & Fiskars to Wolf-Garten
  • Soils and soil amendments from McEnroe, Hyde Park, MooDoo
  • Seeding supplies and seeds including varieties from Plant’s of Distinction, Burpee, & Seeds of Change
  • Perennial Grass Seed and annual green cover seed
  • Pottery and containers
  • Hose and watering supplies
  • Espoma organic fertilizers
  • Pest management products
  • Gardening accessories like trellises, statuary, gazing balls, fencing, posts, burlap
  • Wild Bird feeders and seed variety
  • Pond supplies and plants

Holiday Decorating Center: November & December

  • Extensive select decorations for the holidays
  • Dept. 56
  • Fontanini
  • Candles
  • Lighting
  • Fresh cut and Permanent Wreaths, Garlands & Greenery

 

Who We Are...

Donald J. Ward Jr. started Ward’s Nursery and Garden Center at 600 South Main St., Great Barrington in 1957. Starting out with 2 small greenhouses and a potting shed, Ward’s has since grown into a must-see destination for gardeners and holiday enthusiasts.

During the late sixties, Ward’s added a retail sales building and nursery sales yard. This allowed for an expanded inventory of trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, and houseplants, as well as tools, soil, amendments, and accessories. With the extra room—and space to fill in November and December-- Ward’s could now offer a seasonal Christmas shop with an extensive array of ornaments and holiday novelties, as well as fresh wreaths, roping and Christmas trees.

Three of Don Jr.’s sons--Mike, Greg, and Don III--came on board in the mid-eighties adding new ideas while maintaining the same relaxed and personal customer service Ward’s is known for.

As the Tri-State area grew, so did Ward’s. In 1999-2000, Ward’s added a 10,000-sq. ft. retail greenhouse that allows shoppers to peruse the aisles rain or shine. At the same time, Ward’s reorganized the sales yard to allow for a more leisurely and efficient shopping experience.

Today Greg and Mike run Ward’s. We offer over 1400 perennial selections, 700 different woody plants, as well as hundreds of common and unusual annuals, tropicals, and houseplants to personalize your environment. Our garden center staff will happily guide you through our excellent selection of seeds, tools, plant health solutions, and landscape accessories. You’ll find a large array of bird feeders, houses and bird feed, and of course gifts for the gardener and non-gardener alike.


Mike & Greg Ward

At Ward’s, we pride ourselves on being a leader in offering horticultural products you can count on, knowledgeable staff you can trust, and great customer service. Please come by and visit today!

 

 
Meet The Experts...

Perennials, Tropicals, Herbs & Annuals

Erin Piester (above has moved into the annuals greenhouse and joins Nancy Bourdon (right)as your source for annual and perennial advice.

We can guide you through the many choices for your garden. Visit us with a list of your garden conditions and what you'd like to see.

Is it moist, very dry? What's the drainage like? How much light?


Linda Olszewski (above) and Amy Shadic (right) will show you our extensive birding products to encourage these natural pest controls in your garden.
Bird houses to Hummingbird Feeders to Birdbaths!
Nurseryman

Patrick Hall assists with shrubs, trees and your loading needs.
Garden Center
Donna Verones can help you select the right pest controls for the right time on your lawn and in your garden.
The Right Tools
Gail Andersen knows what tools we have and what we will have. She'll help you find the perfect tool for your needs.
Nurseryman

Andy McMeekin has re-joined us at Ward's to help you choose the right tree or shrub for your landscape needs.
Annual Containers
Claire Ward is head planter for our hundreds of hanging baskets and containers for the busy spring and summer season.
Shrub and Loading Assistance
Edwin will help you get the assistance you need for trees, shrubs and loading your bagged goods.
 






 

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600 South Main Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230 413.528.0166

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