Coming Up at BBG

Taught by arborists Melissa LeVangie Ingersoll and Bear LeVangie, this workshop, on Sunday, Nov. 24, is designed for the chainsaw operator who wishes to gain greater confidence with this powerful tool.

This four-session program, taught by Jen Werner on Tuesdays, from Nov. 26 to Dec. 17, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., focuses on factors that affect plant health care, including insects, diseases, pathogens, and abiotic influences.

Gift on a table with blue rippon

CANCELED Led by Nicole Irene, the Herbal Holiday Gifts Workshop will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 2 to 4 p.m.

Videos

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White ribbons are gushing at Berkshire Botanical Garden! BBG's Director of Horticulture Eric Ruquist turns our attention to a "magical" extrusion this time of year.

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Recognize anyone here? This footage was shot circa 1965 by Clemens Kalischer. It was kindly provided by his daughter, Tanya Kalischer.

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Our annual Harvest Festival preparations are well underway. The gates open Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 12-13, at 10 a.m. (Music in this video was written and performed by our dear friends Indigo Beige.)

Articles

Let's talk amaryllis bulbs, potted herbs, next season's seeds, the colors of ornamental gourds, and why Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday.

Britney O'Donnell Garden Design

If your garden preference is a neater, domesticated look, how can you tame the look of natives without diminishing their contribution to wildlife and biodiversity?

Have you finished planting your bulbs? Mowing and fertilizing your lawn? Plus, checking your veggies for winter storage.

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