Coming Up at BBG

Sunday, May 5, marks Berkshire Botanical Garden’s annual Roy Boutard Day, a community celebration steeped in history and tradition that honors one of BBG’s most influential past directors. Admission to the Garden is free all day, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Flower arrangement with a large pink rose at the center of the arrangement.

Roy Boutard Day celebration will include this FREE floral arranging demonstration on Sunday, May 5 from 3 to 4 p.m.

Vegetables pulled from the earth (radishes).

Miriam Rubin will lead this Farm to Table cooking class series on Sundays, May 12 to September 15, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Videos

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We're planning for our annual Plant Sale (May 10-11). Pfft ... No big deal.

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What time is it? Pest and disease scouting time, particularly when it comes to the boxwood leafminer.

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“As our environmental crisis becomes ever more urgent, my art takes its inspiration from the quiet work plants do to survive, adapt and heal our planet," says Ellen Driscoll.

Articles

plants growing in dirt/Stephen Weeks on Unsplash

Soil testing and "balanced" fertilizers: Are you poisoning your soil?

It's asparagus and rhubarb time! Start checking for spider mites! And Ron reminds us: Don't forget Mom on Mother's Day!

Your weekly tick warnings! Plus horseradish root management, seedlings and a celebration of Arbor Day!

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