Walnut Plain Gardens

06/06/2026

🌿 The Plant Stand is OPEN all weekend! 🌿

Stop by Saturday and Sunday from 9 AM – 6 PM at 237 Walnut Plain Road, Rochester and see what’s looking beautiful this week!

✨ Our perennial selection is putting on quite a show, with many varieties currently in bloom and looking absolutely lovely.

🌺 We also just received a small shipment of Canna Lilies—grab them while they last!

🌱 The herb section is overflowing with favorites, including:
• Lavender
• Garlic Chives
• Lemon Basil
• And much more!

🌸 Our annuals are bursting with color and ready to brighten up your garden, patio, or containers.

🥒 Still need to get your vegetable garden planted? We have a limited supply of cucumber, zucchini, and yellow squash 4-packs available.

Whether you’re looking for pollinator-friendly perennials, fragrant herbs, colorful annuals, or a few last-minute veggies, we’d love to see you!

06/05/2026

06/02/2026

Visit us today at opening day of the Washburn Trust Farmers Market in Marion from 2-6pm!

We have the last of our Veggie starts and a whole new collection of houseplant creations. It’s a beautiful day for shopping local ☀️

Hope to see you there 🌱☺️

06/01/2026

Farmers market is tomorrow! Music by Ric Allendorf, food truck Mea Thai from Plymouth. Lots of vendors.

05/31/2026

Join Walnut Plain Gardens at the 8th Annual Greyhound Pets of America, MA Craft Fair on Sunday, June 7th from 10am–3pm at Middleboro Town Hall!

This is one of our favorite events of the year because it supports a cause that is very close to our hearts. We've shared our lives with five greyhounds over the years and absolutely adore this gentle, loving breed. Our current greyhound, Farloe, is a 6-year-old retired racer from Ireland and the biggest love bug you'll ever meet.

Stop by and support a wonderful lineup of local vendors while helping Greyhound Pets of America continue their important adoption work. We'll be bringing a beautiful selection of perennials, houseplants, and gardener gifts—perfect for treating yourself or finding something special for the plant lover in your life.

We hope to see you there! 🌿

05/29/2026

From farmers markets to fairs and summer festivals, June is going to be a busy one at Walnut Plain Gardens! 🌱

Check out our June event calendar, bookmark it, screenshot it, and save it so you can find us all month long for herbs, plants, and garden goodies 😎

05/28/2026

Looking for a plant that’s both beautiful and steeped in centuries of herbal folklore? Meet Valerian! 🌿

Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) is a tall, graceful perennial herb known for its clusters of soft blush-white flowers, ferny green foliage, and deeply aromatic roots. Historically, valerian has been used since ancient Greek and Roman times as a calming herb, often associated with relaxation, sleep support, and easing nervous tension. In medieval gardens, it was grown as both a medicinal and ornamental plant — and even used in perfumes and healing tonics.

In the garden, valerian adds a lovely cottage garden feel with airy flower clusters that sway above surrounding plants. Pollinators absolutely adore it! 🐝🦋

🌱 Growing Info:
☀️ Prefers full sun to part shade
🌿 Likes average to moist, well-draining soil
📏 Grows approximately 3–5 feet tall
🌸 Blooms in early to midsummer with fragrant pale pink to white flowers
❄️ Hardy perennial that returns year after year

Valerian’s roots are the part most commonly used in herbal preparations, traditionally dried for teas, tinctures, and sleep-support blends. (As always, please research thoroughly and consult a healthcare professional before using herbs medicinally.)

A beautiful herb with a rich history, pollinator value, and old-world charm — valerian is a wonderful addition to herb gardens, cottage gardens, and healing spaces alike. We are fully stocked at Walnut Plain Gardens along with dozens of other herbs. Stop by soon for the best selection!

05/28/2026

🥁Drumroll please...
WEEK 2 LINEUP!!

Did you know that each week we welcome some NEW vendors?! Some friends are here for the season, some come and go!

We are also giving so excited to have Dough & Basil back from 2025 serving up some pizza! 🍕
If you have never had them before, you are in for a real treat!

MAY 30, 2026
10am-3pm
Livesey Park

F. Dough & Basil- Handcrafted Pizza

G. Dulces El Mana- Quesitos, Polvorones, Pastelillos, Deguayaba

7. Adult Teen Challenge- Handmade Artisan Cutting Boards and Charcuterie Boards

8. Tara Maria Art- Amigurumi/Plushies, wearable items, Mixed Media Crafts

9. Faerie Cottage Shop- Dried Flower and Twig Miniatures. Fairy Houses and Furniture. Tarot and Psychic Readings

10. Walnut Plain Gardens- Locally grown perennials, annuals, and herbs, garden gifts, dried flower crafts, plant arrangements

12. Hanami Tea Room- Japanese Beverages

13. Cabral Family Farm- Assortment of Fresh Locally Grown Fruits and Vegetables

14. TAL- antique and vintage items: Furniture, paintings, prints, china, glassware

15. Chickadee Tea Rekindled Treasures- Tiered Dish Trays and Bird Feeders Made from Re-purposed China

16. North Star Apothecary- Chemical Free Health and Beauty Products, Local Made Products and Healing Tools, Instruments, Candles, Books, Soap

17. RG Artistry/Agent Moo- paintings, artwork, pins, magnets, stickers, phone grips, key chairs, prints

19. Mrs. Jackson- Artisan Breads, Dipping Oils, Cinnamon Rolls, Sweet Bread

21. KC Confections- Assorted breads, brownies, cookies, cupcakes, parfaits, chocolate covered Oreos, and new items weekly

22. Mammas Cozies- Crochet Items, Key Chains, Plushies, Washclothes, Towels and Purses

23. Debbie Stone Originals- Hand painted weatherproof, personalized weather proof signs, pet portraits on wood, pillows, and canvas

24. New Bedford Department of Children and Families- Raising awareness of the need for foster homes in our area

25. Joa’s Fragrance and More- Perfumes, Gift Kits, Jewelry, etc

26. Michelle the Mad-Hatter- handmade bucket hats, sun hats, Buffant satin lined sleep caps, scrub caps, bowl cozies, co****le bean bags, catnip toys, catnip filled beds w/toys

27. Wander Cat Cola- Mobile non-alcoholic drink, handcraft cola, treats, merch

28. Farmhouse Favorites- Cozy Herbal Packs, Coozies, Handmade Festive Earrings, Handbuilt Birdhouses

29. Pebbles Beach Treasures- Resin Art

30. Angel’s Touch- Crocheted pocketbooks, headbands, amigurumis, kitchen towels, kids bows

32. La Suegra Desserts - Puerto Rican Limbers and Cakes

33. Ducky Beauty Co.- Handmade Press on Nails, Lip Gloss, Body Scrubs, Assorted Jewelry

34 + 35. St. Pierre Bookshop- Self-published books, calendars, Original Photo Prints / 3d Printed Miniatures, Crochet and Household Tools

36. By the Bay- Painted Shells, Seaglass Chimes, Wampum Jewelry

37. Maddie’s Badges and More- Car Charms, Book Marks, Onesies, Adult Shirts, Key Chains, Build your own Charm Bracelets

38. Grains + Giggles Sand Art Company- Sand Art Creation Station for Kids

39. New Bedford Pottery- Handmade pottery made in New Bedford, MA, stoneware bowls, mugs, ornaments, and more

40. RJF Custom Designs- Custom woodworking and laser engraving items such as cutting boards, serving trays, coasters, signs

41. The Healing Heart / Maddy's Miracle- Miracle Cream and Herbal Salve, Magnesium Sprays, Eye Masks, Original Books

43. Yesterday's Heirlooms are Today's Treasures- original pieces of art, gifts, and home décor pieces created from local shells and sea glass shells, also art and seasonal gifts from upcycled broken jewelry and custom pieces from clients’ own heirloom jewelry

44. Gifts from the Larder- Homemade tallow soap and scrubbie bars, Crochet Scrubbies, wash clothes, market bags, keychains and garments

45. Wakadoodle Wonders- Handy Crafts, Jewelry, Decor and Paintings

46. Odali Massage- Candles, Essential Oils, Scrubs and Massages

47. Divine Dough Bakery- Sourdough Everything, loaves, baked goods, cookies, cobbler, brownies, bagels

50. Tartan Treasures 3D- Different and Unique 3D Printed Items

51. Jack + Stones- Handcrafted Jewelry

53. Pastries by Brenda and More- Breads, brownies, turnovers, cakes, and more

54. This and That- Framed picture puzzle art, cross stitch

56. Auntie's Corner- Wooden Welcome Signs, Ornaments, Mugs, Engraved Tumblers, T-Shirts, Chocolate Covered Pretzels and 3D Items

57. Francesca Grace Jewelry- Custom made glass bead bracelets, pony bead bracelets, paracord bracelets

58. Lina G's Goodies- Crochet Plushies and Bags, Vanilla Extracts

69 + 70. A & F Lemonade by A & F Party Rentals- Lemonade, Drinks and Bounce House

72. Kettle Corn Peddlers- Handpopped Bags of Kettle Corn

05/27/2026

Foxglove season is here at Walnut Plain Gardens! 🌿✨

We currently have THREE beautiful foxglove varieties available in quart-sized pots for $8 each, all budded up and ready to bloom!

🌼 Yellow Foxglove
Soft buttery yellow blooms with an elegant cottage garden feel. Reaches approximately 3–4 feet tall.

🎨 Dalmatian Mix Foxglove
A colorful mix of pink, purple, cream, and white blooms with signature speckled throats. One of the earliest blooming foxgloves, growing about 2–3 feet tall.

🌸 Foxy Dwarf Mix Foxglove
A more compact variety perfect for smaller garden spaces and containers, featuring pastel shades of pink, cream, yellow, and lavender. Grows approximately 2–2.5 feet tall.

Foxgloves add beautiful vertical interest, a whimsical cottage garden charm, and are beloved by pollinators — especially bumblebees! They make a stunning backdrop in flower beds and pair beautifully with roses, salvias, peonies, and other perennials.

☀️ Light Needs: Full sun to part shade
🌱 Soil Needs: Rich, well-draining soil with consistent moisture

Foxgloves are typically biennials or short-lived perennials, often reseeding themselves naturally for years of garden beauty.

⚠️ Please Note: All parts of foxglove plants are toxic if ingested by people or pets. Handle with care and plant thoughtfully around children and animals.

Stop by and see these beauties while they last!