Coming Up at BBG

Soil with young plant in hands

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.

Rendering of a home garden

Bring your garden designs to life through rendering — a vital drawing skill that adds depth, detail and visual impact to your work. This four-week hands-on course, on Saturdays, Nov. 1 to 22.

Take a step into the heart of cultural ecology with BBG’s annual, immersive, day-long gathering of nature lovers, gardeners, farmers, educators, and environmental stewards, Sunday, Nov. 9, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Berkshire Waldorf High School, 6 Main Street, Stockbridge.

Videos

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During the 20th Annual Arborist Day, Melissa LeVangie Ingersoll and Tom Ingersoll took a moment to explain. BBG extends our gratitude to the following who donated their time on Oct.

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On view in the Leonhardt Galleries from Oct. 18 through Nov. 30. Admission is free.

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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.) 

Articles

Winterize. Sow. Mulch. Protect. Cut. Force. Our beloved Ron Kujawski is a busy man, and he makes the case that you, too, have plenty to do this week.

Winter’s creeping closer, so before the snow snaps your branches and your houseplants stage a dramatic leaf-drop protest, take a moment to prep both your trees and your tools. From safe pruning and cozy houseplants to shiny shovels and roasted pumpkin seeds, this week’s column is your autumn survival guide for gardeners who like their fingers (and foliage) intact.

Fall is the perfect time to toss crocus bulbs like confetti, sneak in a spinach crop, dig up spicy horseradish, and flex your muscles on that patio project—just don’t forget to stretch first! While you're at it, sort your squash, swat the sluggish cluster flies off your sunny windows, and seal up the house before winter guests (insect or Aunt Tilly) try to move in.

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