Carrying on the Family Legacy

Blooming Through the Ages

Family-owned and growing in Hopkinton since 1957

Angel and Paul Doherty started Angel’s Hilltop Gardens in 1957 as a small roadside stand selling hand-dug pansies in small wooden boxes.

Today, Angel’s Garden Center is run by Angel and Paul’s son, Jeff, who is a Massachusetts-certified horticulturist. Jeff’s love of plants is perhaps only matched by his love of coffee.

Angel’s Garden Center grows hundreds of annuals, perennials, vegetables, and herb plants in addition to having a thriving mulch and firewood delivery business.

Committed to Customer Service & Plant Stewardship

Angel’s Garden Center prides itself on being a one-stop-shop and for having some of the most unique and rare plants in the state. If you “can’t find it anywhere,” it’s probably at Angel’s Garden Center. We have perennials, annuals, gardening supplies, and some of the most gorgeous houseplants in the state.

We are also proud to be a hub for the community and to offer friendly knowledge and guidance to gardeners of every expertise level. Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned pro, we look forward to helping you make your garden on indoor spaces Heaven on earth.

Our Roots

  • Jeff Doherty

    OWNER

    Jeff has run Angel’s Garden Center since 1987 and is a Massachusetts Certified Horticulturist. He was president of the Massachusetts Flower Growers’ Association (2019-2020), a chairman for the Open Space Preservation Commission (2008-2012), and can be found singing with the Treblemakers chorus when he is not at the garden center or in the café.

  • Angel Doherty

    FOUNDER

    It was after Angel that Angel’s Garden Center was named. Beloved by customers and the community, Angel made everyone feel like family at the garden center. She passed in 2005, but her love of customers continues in our dedication to excellent customer service.

  • Paul Doherty

    FOUNDER

    Paul was a WWII Navy Veteran and teacher in Southborough for 28 years. He loved nature and even served on Hopkinton’s Conservation Committee to protect the town’s wetlands, groundwater, and open spaces. While he passed in 2014, his commitment to preserving natural treasures is still a large part of the sustainable gardening practices at Angel’s Garden Center.