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Coming Up at BBG

Family Fridays: Willy Welch

Get ready for laughs, music and puppet fun as beloved children’s entertainer Willy Welch takes the stage on Friday, Aug. 8, from 11 a.m. to noon. It’s all part of Family Fridays at the Garden — free with admission, and always free for BBG members and kids under 12.

Mount Greylock Summit Tour

Park at the summit and join Ted Elliman for a walk along the high-elevation trails of Mount Greylock on Sunday, Aug. 10, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., where we’ll explore the red spruce–balsam fir zone.

Music Mondays: Mike Cobb and the Crevulators

Join us for Music Mondays featuring Mike Cobb and the Crevulators, August 11, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

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Daydreaming: It's in Our Nature

Come visit! Gardens, galleries, classes, Music Mondays, Family Fridays, farmers markets, daily tours, and more. Open every day, 9 to 5 p.m.

Operation Mustard Flush: One Way to Expose Invasive Worms

BBG Horticulturist Kessa McEwen serves a spicy eviction notice to an invasive pest who's hogging soil nutrients in our raised vegetable garden beds.

Monday After Hours, Chillaxing at the Garden

Sören Smedvig's dynamic jazz quartet provided the soundtrack during the Garden's golden hours in our latest Music Mondays concert, on July 29. The series continues weekly through Sept. 8, coinciding with our Farmers Market. Pack a picnic or purchase food and beverages on site.

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What is Happening in the Herb Garden and Kitchens This Week?

This week’s herb, stevia, may look humble in the garden, but it’s packed with centuries of sweet history, global intrigue and modern-day health benefits — not to mention it’s up to 300 times sweeter than sugar! Meanwhile, the BBG Kitchen is buzzing with lemony delights, herb-infused sugars and garden-fresh creations ready to wow your taste buds and stock your pantry.

Gardeners Checklist: Here Is What to Do the Week of Aug. 4

This week in the garden: sharpen those mower blades, sneak in a late pea planting, and save your best garlic for fall — your future self will thank you! And if your tomatoes are cracking up (literally), blame the weather, not your green thumb — just slice around the scars and enjoy them anyway.