By the 1940s, however, the large country estates that had supported such shows began to diminish and exhibition entries declined.

In response, WCHS set out to cultivate its own permanent botanic garden for the public to enjoy.

Sections include: New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill has grown dramatically in the decades since its establishment.

Roughly 15,000 adults, youth, and children attend a class or workshop at New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill each year.

[15][16][17] In 2022, New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill became the first botanic garden in the U.S. to be certified a Green Zone by the American Green Zone Alliance for the organization’s commitment to sustainability and its ongoing efforts to decarbonize its horticulture operations.