New England Nurseries Inc. has been in business for over 100 years. It is one of the oldest nurseries in the state, and was founded in 1880.  At that time it was part of Geneva Nursery, which was established in Geneva, New York, in 1846.  The combined operation, consisting of 800 acres, served the northeast.  The nursery had its own stop on the rail line, designated as Shady Hill Station, and a sales office in Boston.  Products were shipped all over the country with rail service to the office door available from Arlington every 30 minutes and from Boston's North Station at 8:21 AM and 1:51 PM daily.  Known as Shady Hill Nursery until early in the last century, the name was changed to New England Nurseries in 1912. The trademark read, "Bedford Grown Means Quality".
        The fieldstone walls of the big barn on the rail line still stand where bareroot trees and shrubs were stored and prepared for shipping.  The barn is now used for nursery storage and potting.  Today, we are an up-to-date Garden Center and offer the services of a full service Florist and an established design and construct Landscape Department with innovative ideas and products.  
        Most recently, we have finished our renovations to the main building updating and revising our existing layout to better serve you!  Please come in and visit as we continue to grow and change to provide our customers with Quality, Advice, and Value second to none.