It doesn't matter if the sky is bright and cloudless, or if raindrops are painting the sky, you will always find sunshine in the greenhouses and rows of flowers at Seasons of New England, the former home of Warwick's longtime favorite, Donabedians. Now under new ownership, this familiar garden shop is an oasis of brilliant color and fragrance, blooming in all its beauty on Warwick Avenue. Come here and you will think you have entered a veritable rainbow.

Seasons of New England, now owned and operated by Carmen Piperata, offers a wide array of seasonal flowering plants, herbs, and vegetable plants of every imaginable variety and color. Carmen Piperata grew up on a farm and has a deep-seeded love for the earth and what it so abundantly produces for both our use and our pleasure. With this sensibility, she has carefully selected her plants from local farmers to ensure that they are healthier, heartier and ready to be planted in your flower bed, garden, planters, window boxes or borders. You can also chose from a large selection of potted planters and incredible hanging baskets - spilling over with flowers.

Carmen is excited to serve her customers, both those discovering this "garden of Eden" for the first time, as well as those who are returning customers of Donabedians. Her goal is to provide the highest quality and best value for your dollar, as well as the friendly service you might expect from someone who is always surrounded by such beauty! As you re-visit Seasons of New England over the course of the year, you will find flowers and plants to beautify your home, fill your vegetable gardens and delight your friends and neighbors. You can also watch for local and seasonal produce in the upcoming weeks.

Some of the many options to choose from include:

Flowers

• Geraniums

• Impatiens

• Marigolds

• Petunias

• Dahlias

• Snapdragons

• Salvia

• Daisies

Vegetable plants

• Tomatoes - many varieties

• Sweet/hot peppers

• Squash/zucchini

• Carrots

• Lettuce

• Cucumbers

• Eggplant

• Cabbage

Many herb plants such as basil, oregano, thyme and rosemary, to name a few, are also available here at Seasons of New England.

Seasons of New England, Gardens & Gifts is located at 479 Warwick Avenue. They are open weekdays, 9:30am -5:30pm, Saturday 8:00am to 5:30pm, and Sunday, 11:00am to 3:00pm. Closed Tuesday. Phone number: 941-8800.