Coming Up at BBG

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Mixing the Autumn Palette Watercolor Series

Join Pat Hogan on Wednesdays, Oct. 15 through Nov. 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. As the leaves ignite in fiery reds, golden yellows and rich siennas, BBG becomes a living canvas just waiting to be captured in paint.

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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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.

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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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Gardeners Checklist: Here Is What to Do the Week of Oct. 8

Rake less, mulch more. Your lawn and veggie garden will thank you with richer soil and fewer chores next spring. While you're at it, swap some garlic, save some tomato seeds (yes, even the stinky part), and snoop around for plants flaunting fall flair that lasts through winter!

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

From the ancient legends of Southernwood to the sweet scent of Woodruff, the Herb Associates are closing out the season with a fragrant flourish. Plus, the BBG kitchen is simmering with salts, shrubs, and jams you’ll want to sample at the Harvest Festival. And don’t miss your chance to taste history (and maybe take some home)!

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

Let's talk about savory, “the most strongly flavored of the hardy aromatic herbs.”  Plus, a few notes on the quintessential Thanksgiving herb, sage.

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