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Ipswich River Growers Reading, Massachusetts
Spring 2026 · Pre-orders Open

Native Plants. Local Roots.

Native plants grown
in Reading, MA

Pollinator perennials, heirloom vegetable starts, and culinary herbs — from our backyard to yours.

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Fresh from the nursery

What We’re Growing

Hand-selected native perennials, heirloom vegetables, and herbs

Butterfly Milkweed
Butterfly Milkweed
Asclepias tuberosa
$8
Black-eyed Susan
Black-eyed Susan
Rudbeckia hirta
$7
Bee Balm
Bee Balm
Monarda didyma
$9
Cherokee Purple Tomato
Cherokee Purple
Heirloom Tomato
$5.50
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Ipswich River Growers backyard nursery

Our story

From our backyard to yours

I started growing milkweed because the monarchs needed it. Then the neighbors started asking for plants.

Now our backyard nursery in Reading, MA grows native perennials from local-ecotype seed — plants that are adapted to thrive right here in New England.

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Simple as 1, 2, 3

How It Works

1

Browse

See what’s available this season in our online shop

2

Pre-Order

Reserve your plants — we’ll confirm availability by email

3

Pick Up

Grab your plants at our Reading, MA driveway — cash or Venmo

Tips & updates

From the Garden

Growing Guide

Spring Planting Guide for Zone 6b

When to start seeds, what to direct sow, and our favorite varieties for New England gardens.

Native Plants

Why Local-Ecotype Milkweed Matters

Not all milkweed is created equal. Here’s why where your seed comes from matters for monarchs.

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