Coming Up at BBG

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Herbal Alchemy: Crafting Oxymels for Wellness and Immunity

Stir up some magic on Saturday, Oct. 25, with Nicole Irene as you learn to craft your own healing oxymels using herbs, honey and vinegar. This hands-on workshop blends plant wisdom, seasonal folklore and practical potion-making, perfect for herbalists and curious wellness seekers alike.

Kitchen Qi - Love. Eat. Heal

Breathe deep, move gently and cook with intention. Join Carole Murko’s Kitchen Qi Workshop on Saturday, Oct. 25, for a soulful morning of Qigong and healing fall flavors. It’s the perfect way to welcome autumn’s rhythm, release what no longer serves you and nourish body and spirit from the inside out.

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Soil and Soil Amendments

Soil and Soil Amendments will take place on Tuesdays from Oct. 28 to Nov. 4 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. or 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. for the onsite class.

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Harvest Festival Time!

It's autumn in New England! This weekend: October 11 and 12 — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. FREE ADMISSION for kids 12 and under. (Music in this video was written and performed by our dear friends Indigo Beige.) 

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Why Plant Flowers and Other Non-Veggies in the Vegetable Garden?

The beauty and the benefits of companion planting! Berkshire Botanical Garden horticulturist Kessa McEwen shares her favorites.

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Tears of Joy: Discovering the Magic of Job's Tears

Berkshire Botanical Garden Horticulturist Kessa McEwen introduces us to Job's tears, named both for their teardrop shape and for the biblical figure Job, known for his profound suffering and perseverance.

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A Big BBG Thank You to All Who Made Harvest Festival 2025 Possible!

I am tremendously grateful to our community for ensuring that Berkshire Botanical Garden's biggest and longest-running community event can take place on our beautiful grounds every October. This year, we were happy to have cooperating fall weather that really brought out the Festival crowds. 

Gardeners Checklist: Here Is What to Do the Week of Oct. 15

Time to play plant detective and garden chef: Spot the freeze damage, stash pine needles like treasure and bury your garden's secrets in the soil. Then, spice up your fall by planting garlic that'll knock your friends’ socks (and taste buds) off. Just don’t forget the breath mints!

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

As the Herb Associates tuck the garden in for its winter nap, they leave behind a legacy of fragrant leaves, flavorful creations and a whole lot of heart. From ancient lore to modern jellies, it’s been a season of growing, giving, and a little herbal magic.

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