Coming Up at BBG

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Herbaceous Plants

Herbaceous Plants with Lee Buttala ​​​​​​runs from Sept. 2 through 23, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Frances Palmer Gallery Talk

Join artist, writer and gardener Frances Palmer for a gallery talk and reception on Friday, Sept. 5, from 6 to 7:15 p.m.

The Cook's Garden: Kevin West

Join celebrated author and gardener Kevin West for an inspiring talk on cultivating a kitchen garden and transforming homegrown harvests into everyday culinary magic. With stories rooted in Appalachian soil and a live cooking demo, this event will show you how to grow flavor from the ground up.

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Videos

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A Tour of Berkshire Botanical Garden

Check out this special behind-the-scenes tour with renowned environmentalist and plant enthusiast Summer Rayne Oakes — founder of “Plant One On Me” and “Flock.” Summer teams up with our Director of Horticulture Eric Ruquist to explore the Garden’s hidden gems and lush land

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Texas Bluebonnets at BBG?

Texas charm meets northern grit in this blooming experiment gone right. Berkshire Botanical Garden Horticulturist Kessa McEwen explains.

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When You're a 'Vol'

“With deep appreciation to our volunteers,” Lauretta Harris, president of the BBG Volunteer Association, kicked off the annual Volunteer Appreciation Party on Aug. 21, in signature style: with a performance.

Articles

Gardeners Checklist: Here Is What to Do the Week of Sept. 1

Ron's Fall task list is never-ending. This week, harvest your dry beans, sow new herbs for indoor growing and start shopping for spring bulbs. Plus, a sweet tip for planting trees.

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

This week’s featured herb? Common Tansy — with its sunny yellow “golden buttons” and a history as rich as its color. Plus, Russian sage is stealing the show with lavender plumes and a botanical backstory worth a double take. Peek into the Herb Kitchen, where lemony teas, tomato dressings and the first jars of Harvest Marmalade are bringing the taste of summer inside.

Gardeners Checklist: Here Is What to Do the Week of Aug. 25

Labor Day is for kicking back — but your garden didn’t get the memo! From pulling sad annuals to planting fresh mums and plotting next year’s garden greatness, here’s your (not-so-laborless) guide to celebrating Labor Day.

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