A plant lover’s guide to 16 gorgeous gardens and arboretums around New England
Alyssa Giacobbe
After a winter that was certainly more housebound than usual for most of us, spring feels especially welcome this year — an ideal time to get reacquainted with the outdoors in all its forms. Often overlooked, arboretums and botanical gardens intentionally connect people with plants and nature — living museums, of sorts, that aim to educate and conserve, and look good doing it. Far more than just parks, these are curated collections of trees and plants from around the world, offering an exotic-feeling trip to somewhere else, all within driving distance.