Our Mission

The mission of Cape Ann Gardens is to develop landcare plans and designs that increase biological diversity, build soil health, and bring joy while providing meaningful work paid out at a livable wage.

We are committed to making your vision come alive, with utmost attention to ecological integrity: we grow interesting and beautiful plants in ways that improve the health and vitality of soil, air, and water. 

Our vision is that we accomplish this by engaging deeply with clients, basing our decisions and recommendations on evidence-based practice, valuing our employees, and nurturing a culture of life-long learning.

We care for our clients and employees with equal measure so that your garden is as verdant, vibrant, and life-affirming as possible.

At the core of our mission is meaningful engagement, evidence-based horticultural practices, and worker-centered policies.

  • Client Engagement

    We value open, honest, collaborative relationships with people who love (or want to love!) their outdoor spaces. Homeowners are close partners on design, installation, and care for their gardens, as well as annual and container plantings.

    We’re always excited to collaborate!

    We welcome subcontracts with landscape designers and architects, horticulturists, and land care companies for installations; garden, greenhouse, and conservatory maintenance; and special projects.

  • Horticultural Technique

    Garden and plant care methods are based on scientific evidence and emerging research. We confer regularly with qualified experts at extension programs throughout the country, soil health consultants, ISA Certified Arborists, and accomplished growers throughout the northeastern US.

    We are ecologically focused, prioritizing organic, biodynamic, and sustainable practices developed through decades of experience.

    Plants and soil amendments are hand-selected with the intention to improve the health and vitality of the soil, as well as the surrounding air and water. Varied textures, shapes and colors attract pollinators and people alike, while sustaining and benefiting your slice of earth.

  • Our Labor Practices

    We prioritize the health, safety, and morale of our workers above all else. Our staff are the heart, soul, and reason why we can do what we do. Therefore, our wage structure, benefits, and scheduling are all intended to honor each worker’s commitment to this company.

    We believe that we are lucky to have every worker that’s with us. Therefore, we customize employment to the interests, skills, and needs of each employee. This means that our gardeners are always happy, healthy, and eager to return season to season.