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Celebrate Mom with a Touch of Garden Magic

Posted on by sunrise-sixteen
06
May

Thoughtful Mother’s Day Ideas from Sixteen Acres Garden Center

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 11th—and it’s the perfect time to honor the women who nurture us with love, wisdom, and endless encouragement. At Sixteen Acres Garden Center, we believe the best gifts come from the heart—and sometimes, from the garden.

Here are a few thoughtful and creative ways to celebrate Mom this year:

💝 1. Let Her Choose with a Gift Card

Sometimes the best gift is the freedom to choose. A Sixteen Acres Garden Center gift card lets Mom wander our greenhouses, browse the fresh flower selection, and pick exactly what speaks to her heart—whether that’s a blooming hanging basket, a new hydrangea for the front yard, or a fresh batch of veggie starts for the garden.

You can pick up a gift card in-store or surprise her instantly with a digital gift card through our free app.

📲 Download the Sixteen Acres App here

🌼 2. Build Her a Garden Basket

Skip the box-store bundles and create something personal. Start with a pretty planter or basket, then fill it with:

  • Her favorite annuals or perennials

  • A pair of floral-patterned gardening gloves

  • A few seed packets she’ll love

  • A small garden journal and pen

  • A bottle of organic plant food or compost tea

We’re happy to help you curate the perfect mix in-store—just ask one of our team members!

🌸 3. Surprise Her with a Living Gift

This year, swap the typical bouquet for something that keeps blooming. Our greenhouse is full of living gifts, including:

  • Flowering patio containers ready to wow

  • Elegant rose bushes or compact hydrangeas

  • Hanging fuchsia or calibrachoa baskets

  • Tropical houseplants for year-round joy

Pair it with a decorative pot or one of our handmade cards for an extra special touch.

🛠️ 4. Plan a Garden Day Together

Sometimes, the best gift is time spent together. Plan a “garden day” where you and Mom plant flowers, vegetables, or even a butterfly garden side by side. We’ve got plenty of tools, gloves, and soil amendments to get you started—and we can recommend easy-care plants that thrive in our Western MA climate.

Want to surprise her? Pick up a few plants and include a “Garden Day Coupon” in her card!

🎁 Don’t Wait—Make It Special

Whether you’re shopping early or last-minute, we’re here to help make Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11th, meaningful and memorable. Stop in for expert advice, beautiful plant selections, and those little touches that show Mom just how much she means to you.

📍 Visit us at 1359 Wilbraham Road, Springfield, MA
📲 Or shop through the app for convenience: https://apjl.app/sixteenacres

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Sixteen Acres Garden Center 🌷

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