Despite having lived in Boston for several years it never felt like home until I started a garden…read morein the Worcester Street Community Garden. I love that there's an 8 by 8 (or so) plot out there that's mine; I can cultivate my favorite veggies and flowers, chat with neighbors I'd have never met, and ultimately reap some delicious rewards. Some specifics: you need to live in the South End to be eligible to apply and there is a waiting list, but plots turn over each year as people move away. I love this garden and it's clear that the other members do too. Want to sneak a peak at the gardens of the South End? Every June there's a garden tour: http://southendgardentour.org

Maybe it was the springtime weather, but this is the prettiest free park that I have ever been to…read more It's directly across the street from Boston Commons so it feels like 1 park but since they had separate signs and had a public street between them, I will treat it as 2. This place is landscaped amazingly with perfectly manicured shrubs, tons of beautiful flowers, interesting statues/monuments and fields for frolicking. Do people still frolic? There were tons of high school and college student taking graduation pics here which makes a ton of sense. There were duck boats to ride around the pond, but it looked like 10-15 people were on the boats and you can't exactly go far. This place doesn't need words. It needs pictures or better yet the human eye. So, grab a picnic basket, enjoy a nice lunch, take a walk around the park but be aware of the thieving squirrels. I had one run up my leg on a park bench to steal my cookie.

If you've looked up things to see in Boston the Public Garden will most likely be on every list and…read morewith good reason. This is a beautiful garden, nice walkway throughout the area and the garden is right between the Commonwealth Ave Mall & Boston Commons. It's in a great location to do a lot of walking and sightseeing in the city, easy was to spend an hour or so.

I love a good lawn party. Being in the outdoors in nature. Raising money for a cause. These are all…read morepositive things. Then add that it's family and pet friendly and Octoberfest in New England Double bonus. There was beer, food and live music for us. Chasing kids, changing diapers and wandering the grounds for the adult kids while the grand babes participated in drawing, guessing the acorns and autumn style face painting. It wasn't long ago we were all there...or maybe it was. Wakefield Estate is a small but stunning abortoreum, a place to visit with farm animals, to view fall foliage and have the light hit you just right. We enjoyed Mediterranean food with a twist from a local food truck, chicken cooked buffalo or schnitzel style...on top the rice. A local craft brewery. Apples, ghords, and picnic plaids, it was fun for all while preserving a property... #NewEngland #Milton #WakefieldEstate #Octoberfest

I'm a new gardener at the BSGC, and I couldn't be happier! I've been warmly welcomed by all the…read moregardners, and can go to any of them for advice. I guess that in the past, there has been some tension among the leadership, but with new leadership in place for the past two years, everyone is happy and included in the decision-making process. Different committees (maintenance, compost, community outreach, etc.) help make the BSGC run smoothly, and they give all gardeners an opportunity to participate in areas in which they feel the most productive. I would highly recommend the BSGC to any novice or to any experienced gardner!

I have walked by this diminutive little brick & flowerbed "park" for months, and only today did I…read morestep inside and take a look around. I'm not sure whether that is a statement to how small the park is, how oddly placed it is, or how much I'm usually lost in my own little world. Beacon Street between a garage and a...what is that, a stubby little apartment building?...seems like an odd place for a park at first. But really, it's one of the only things that breaks up this bleak little stretch of road, and the trees that the benches face across the road are probably pretty scenic in autumn or early spring (and winter too, if you don't mind a cold, wet ass). The road can be busy at times, but not so much that the park would be unusable, except maybe during rush hours. The park seems like a great place to sit for lunch or a chat. In fact, I think I actually looked it over at its ugliest possible time -- at the tail of the winter thaw, the trees across the way aren't doing anything pretty, and there aren't yet any flowers in the flowerbeds, or they're still dormant -- and I STILL want to come hang out here. (Edit: Spring! The flowerbeds are now full, the trees are now lush, and the benches are dry! Go to!) Behind the little park is a community garden with a handful of plots. I'm not a community garden user, and it seems like any other, except that -- I love this -- it's handicap accessible! The paths between the plots are brick, the gates are wide, and the plots are raised so people can reach them! So damn simple & so damn smart. I haven't actually tried to ride through in a wheelchair to see if it is as accessible as it looks; I'll update the review if the situation arises. For an extra kick, head down the street (heading southeast) a few hundred feet, just past Ivaloo, and check out the private yard with the statues. They're another neat little easter egg on an otherwise grungy road, and they even sometimes dress up for holidays. (Edit: these statues have been missing for a few months now. I was hoping they were off being cleaned or restored or some such, but they may be gone for good.) (Side note, if you end up looking up more info: different official Somerville docs list different spellings. Some say "Durell" and some say "Durrell.")

AN ABSOLUTELY MUST DO! A FREE EVENT & IF YOU COME ON SUNDAYS THERE'S FREE PARKING AT THE METERS!…read moreThe 9/11 Memorial is also called The Garden of Remembrance & is located @ the Beautiful Boston Public Gardens in Boston. It is situated on the west side of the Gardens right across from the Hotel on the corner of Arlington St. & Newbury Street. Unlike New York where the 9/11 Memorial is all in one place, Boston has multiple places to honor those that have perished in that tragic incident. There's Logan Airport, The Public Gardens & some of the local towns have their own personal monuments & tributes as well. The Boston Public Gardens is the one I'm reviewing today. The Boston Public Garden is America's first botanical garden. It is also a National Historic Landmark. It is directly across the street from the Boston Common another Free Park. The memorial is approximately 5000 sq ft. There were some new trees, shrubs & flowers that were planted to the existing Oak, Elm, Maple, Cherry Ginkgo Lilac, Honey Locust, Sycamore, Silverbell, & Magnolia trees in the area. The Public Gardens also contains some very special Boston icons like the the famous children's book The "Make Way for Ducklings," Statues. There is also the 145 year old Beloved Swan Boats located right nearby too. So this is very accessible to lots of people. If you want to pay your respects to those who have died head on over to the 9/11 Memorial in this very special place. It used to be, you had to have Mega Bucks & be really Rich to have the Good Life, not anymore. The Game has changed. You've been Upgraded. Now You Can Live Like a King on a Limited Budget!

The Rutland Washington community Garden is a rare, colorful, green space in the heart of Boston's…read moresouth end. It features flowers of many kinds and brightens up the whole neighborhood. THE DEAL: if you live in the city, but wish for the warmth of the countryside, visit one of Boston's community gardens!