Coming Up at BBG

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Painting the Colors of Spring

Participate in this three-session watercolor series focusing on color exploration, experimentation and practice on Saturdays, April 19, May 17 and June 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

April Family Friday: Story Wizards with Piti Theatre

The Story Wizard comes to BBG with songs and children's fun, on this special Vacation Week Family Friday, April 25, from 11 a.m. to noon.

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Top 40 Plants for the Naturalistic Garden

Participate in a three-hour session on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with Robert Clyde Anderson on the plants that work best for a natural garden.

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Videos

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Epicormic Sprouting on Fraxijus Americana (White Ash)?

"This is not normal growth," says BBG Trustee Tom Ingersoll.

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Seeds of Connection

Community Access to the Arts (CATA) ​and Berkshire Botanical Garden​ ​​present "Seeds of Connection​," an exhibit of nature-inspired paintings and drawings by artists with disabilities. The exhibition in our Leonhardt Galleries continues through March 23.

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Meadows in Winter!

There's a lot of life hiding in these stalks! BBG Trustee Tom Ingersoll discusses the many exciting things going on this time of year in a meadow — and how we can encourage species diversity during the warmer months.

Articles

Gardeners Checklist: Here Is What to Do on the Week of April 14

The glories of greens, what to plant now and how to conserve rainwater. Plus, always be prepared to prune.

Gardeners Checklist: Here Is What to Do on the Week of April 7

Get weeding! You won't regret it. Think good thoughts about potatoes and asparagus. Plus, start squashing invasive insects ... now!

Artscheming, Daydreaming

Featuring botanical bas relief, ceramics, concrete leaf sculptures, acrylic, oil and watercolor paintings, photography, and fine needlework, the exhibition highlights work from staff and volunteers.

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