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Attleboro High School Greenhouse and Landscape Program
Located on Rathbun Willard Drive in Attleboro, RI
Project Leader: Claire Golembewski
Project Start Date: 2004
The goals of this project are to work one-on-one with students in Grades 9-12 under the direction of a teacher who is also Master Gardener. The Master Gardeners who volunteer for this project share their knowledge, expertise, and experience in the greenhouse and on the grounds and act as positive role models and mentors to the children.
Attleboro High School Driving Directions
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Charlestown School House Gardens
Located at 4417 Old Post Road on the grounds of the Cross Mills Library in Charlestown, RI
Project Leaders: Mary Minopoli and Sandra Borsa
Project Start Date: 1999
Master Gardeners work from spring through fall caring for these gardens — an area of 26 by 28 feet — which are situated in front of the old historic school house building on the grounds of the library. Library patrons and school visitors stroll, gaze, and enjoy and learn from the 40 plus perennials and annuals that are planted here. Learn more about this project...
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City Courtyard Garden at The Providence Ronald McDonald House
Project Leader: Maria Tocco
This new community project involved a renovation of the non-profit agency’s small, inner courtyard to provide a low-maintenance outdoor space where guests and volunteers could sit and enjoy a peaceful environment.  The non-profit agency provides a home-away-from-home for families of children receiving treatment at nearby hospitals, and is sustained by private donations and a dedicated staff of volunteers. The courtyard has a ring of border gardens and employs xeriscaping techniques to address the hot, dry conditions of the predominantly bricklaid space. This project includes educating and training a rotating staff of volunteers on the care and seasonal maintenance of drought-tolerant, perennial, container and herb plantings.
The Providence Ronald McDonald House Driving Directions
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Cumberland Monastery
Located on Diamond Hill Road (Rt. 114) in Cumberland, RI
Project Leaders: Theresa Melvin and Claire Chenevert
Project Start Date: 2000
Anywhere from 6-10 Master Gardeners volunteer on this project each year. The educational goals of the project are to teach the public about the plants in the garden and how to maintain a sustainable garden. The Master Gardeners and local residents jointly care for a butterfly garden and a water garden. Once a month, during the season, there is a group workday. Also, a series of lectures are arranged throughout the year at the Cumberland Library which is located on the Monastery grounds.

In the spring, there is a Gardening Day that is open to the public with plant sales, demonstrations, and talks on gardening topics. Local gardening clubs participate at these events along with the Master Gardeners. The Town of Cumberland is also involved with this project. Learn more about this project... and the history of Cumberland Monastery.
Cumberland Monastery Driving Directions
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Daggett Farm Greenhouses
Located in Slater Memorial Park, Pawtucket, RI
Project Leader: Chris Geddis
The Daggett Farm Greenhouse and Gift Shop was established in the old Slater Park Zoo, in Pawtucket, RI in the spring of 1999. The opening of this business was a collaborative project with the City of Pawtucket and the Blackstone Valley Chapter RI Arc, a private, non-profit corporation founded in 1955 to provide services to persons with developmental disabilities and their families. All proceeds from the Daggett Farm Greenhouse and Gift Shop support programs that benefit these individuals. Programs are offered that allow individuals with disabilities to benefit from horticultural therapy and activities, and to demonstrate their abilities by helping to provide the community with quality gardening services and products.
Master Gardeners who volunteer at Daggett get involved with the planting of plugs and seeds, starting as early as February. Therapeutic gardens and disability-friendly gardens are also planted by Master Gardeners each spring. Lots of activities are available for volunteers, including working directly with the Horticultural Therapy program.
Daggett Farm Greenhouses Driving Directions
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The John Hunt House and Grounds at Hunt Mills
Located at 6 Hunts Mill Road, Rumford, RI
Project Leaders: Cheryl and Jeff Faria
Hunt House was the site of the first grist, fulling, and saw mills in the area. It includes a dam, falls, and acres of park land. Four buildings date from 1740 to 1900, and the Hunt House is the East Providence Historical Society’s headquarters as well as a museum. Master Gardeners assist the Society’s volunteers in redeveloping, labeling, and maintaining heritage/native gardens to provide residents, visitors, the elderly, and the handicapped access to the natural environment. Educational lectures are provided on the second Sunday of every month at 2:00 p.m., beginning in April. 
The Hunt House Museum Driving Directions
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Rhode Island Veterans Home
Located at 480 Metacom Avenue in Bristol, RI
Project Leaders: Marguerite Hardisty and Dr. Amine Maalouf
Project Start Date: 1998
This intergenerational project brings together the URI Master Gardeners Association, the Veterans Home, and Mount Hope High School Special Education Department. Twelve Master Gardeners are involved annually. The greenhouses, potting shed, nursery area, and 22 gardens offer students in the Master Gardener Program, as well as seasoned Master Gardeners, continuing hands-on educational experience and volunteer opportunities. In addition to planting and maintaining gardens for visitors and residents, special education students are instructed in basic gardening skills.
RI Veterans Driving Directions
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Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery (Exeter) Woodland Trail
Project Leaders: Carla Tripp and Sharon Pavignano
The Veteran's Cemetery Woodland Trail system was completed in April, 2004 by a contingent of 25 Master Gardener volunteers. The trail is approximately three miles long and follows the perimeter of the cemetery through the forest that abuts it. Many visitors use the trails for hiking and mountain biking. Maintenance of the trail is done by Master Gardener volunteers in the spring and the fall. The maintenance consists of some light brush cutting and litter pickup to maintain the esthetics of the paths. View a Trail Map.
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South County Senior Center Garden Club
Located at The Center in Wakefield, RI
Project Leader: Audrey Pincins
At The Center, Master Gardeners work with seniors on garden projects. These include raised herb gardens, flower gardens, vegetable gardens, and bulb gardens. Learn more about this project...
South Kingstown Center Driving Directions
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URI President's Garden
Located on Upper College Road at the University of Rhode Island
Project Leader: Margaret Carlotto
Project Start Date: 1994
There are about five Master Gardeners who volunteer to work at the beautiful garden at the President's House. These comprise a large, double section flowering, perennial garden for display and enjoyment at special functions held at this location. Flowers from the garden are also used to supplement indoor arrangements. The garden was designed and constructed by Master Gardeners and is maintained for seasonal appeal by the Master Gardeners Association.
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