April 28 – October 15

The Berkshire Botanical Garden opens its 2012 season with this exhibition of shade shelters by four design groups: New England Modern & Co, Crisp Architects, Burr & McCallum Architects, and Kristine Sprague AIA LEED AP. Works on view integrate examples of ancient Japanese charring techniques as well as green roofs, reinvented traditionalist architecture and surprise sound elements.

For additional photos of this exhibit, please visit our flickr page.

A detail of a green roof built by Kristine Sprague AIA LEED AP, with landscaping by Rob Gennari.

	June 23 – October 15

Curated by Greg and Natalie Randall of R.T. Facts in Kent, CT, Garden Time: Objects Employing the Sun features both antique and newly constructed armillaries, spheres and sundials made of stone, iron, bronze and other metals.

This monumental iron armillary is one of several time-keeping sculptures on display throughout the 15-acre Garden.

	June 8 - July 16

The Berkshire Botanical Garden is proud to host BOTANOPHILIA, an exhibition presented by Sohn Fine Art, curated by Cassandra Sohn.

Photo by Ameil Gervers

	Friday Evenings, 5- 7 pm June 15, July 20, August 17

Join us as we once again give garden-lovers the opportunity to enjoy three wonderful private gardens in the warm evening light. Rachel & Adam Albright will be our first hosts, on Friday, June 15, at their garden in Richmond. On Friday, July 20, Dr. Suzanne Yale will welcome us to her garden in Stockbridge, and on Friday, August 17, Jane Iredale and Bob Montgomery will share with us their garden in Great Barrington.

Tickets for each garden:

Member: $20

Nonmember: $25

	July 9 – August 3

A new, full-day summer camp for children ages 5 to 10 held on the beautiful grounds of Berkshire Botanical Garden in partnership with The Farm Education Collaborative.

• Children’s Food Production Garden
• Hands-on animal care
• Growing, preparing, cooking, and eating the food that we grow
• Weekly child run farm stand for families
• Sharing and celebrating together at the Friday Farm Feast

Please call the Garden at (413) 298-3926 for information on multiple week and sibling discounts.

	Saturday, July 28

Join us for a dazzling gala in the Garden!

Fête des Fleurs is THE summer garden party of the year, accented with magical merriment and many surprises. This is sure to be an event not to miss, as we celebrate the 2012 theme: Garden on Fire!

	August 4 – 5

The Grow Show embodies a rich 43-year Berkshires tradition with fun and fanciful opportunities for gardeners of all ages and abilities to show what they grow in a juried exhibition. This is truly a community event when local gardeners come together under one roof to spotlight their own backyard harvest, swap horticultural tips and celebrate the height of the season. We are delighted this year to once again host a Garden Photography Competition in association with Berkshire Museum Camera Club featuring three divisions open to all! We look forward to seeing you at the Grow Show!

	August 4

Contained Exuberance is a popular exhibition bringing together the region’s most talented designers for a unique and intriguing display of container gardens. Expect the unexpected as you walk through the 15-acre Garden and come upon designs ranging from traditional to whimsical. All are invited to the Designer Walkabout at 11am on Saturday, August 4, when we learn the back stories behind the designs — a fascinating “master class.”

	October 6 & 7

The Garden’s Harvest Festival is a Berkshire icon with a 78-year history.

» For more information visit the Harvest Festival web page