Located on six acres in the hilltown of Conway, Massachusetts, Wilder Hill Gardens is an exuberant example of diverse and sustainable agriculture.

The primary crops we market are herbaceous perennials, cut flowers, woody shrubs and trees, including old-fashioned roses and bamboo. In our greenhouse, we grow a selection of rare and unusual herb plants. We have a growing collections of willow species useful for basket-making, trellises, and stream-bank stabilization, and we are researching propogation methods of this valuable plant.

A frequent destination for garden clubs and tours, Wilder Hill Gardens also hosts two apprenticeship programs. The first meets weekly from May through September. The second is a six-week intensive program, beginning in July.

Lilian R. Jackman is owner of Wilder Hill Gardens, a wholesale/retail nursery and Landscape business in Conway, Mass. Lilian studied Horticulture and Greenhouse Management at University of Connecticut. She designed and installed a sustainable Agriculture Demonstration Garden at the Greenfield Energy Park. In her landscape projects and at the nursery, she incorporates traditional farming techniques learned on travels to the West Indies and Central America. Lilian teaches at conferences throughout New England and is available for consulting locally. A 2009 graduate of Smith College, Lilian is currently pursuing graduate studies at Yale Divinity School.

Visitors are welcome. Come explore on your own or visit during our open hours.

Open Hours:
May - October
Sunday 9 am - 5 pm
Monday 9 am - 5 pm