Coming Up at BBG

Family Fridays

Join us each Friday at 11 a.m. as we inspire curiosity about the natural world and promote a deeper connection to our Berkshire landscape through workshops, demonstrations and hands-on experiences. All programs are free with Garden admission.

The Grow Show

Continuing a 54-year tradition of growing and showing! Floral designers and backyard gardeners are the celebrities at the Garden's annual Grow Show on Aug. 10-11.

Band performing indoors, keyboards, harmonica, drums, bass and guitar.

Music Mondays: Brother Sal Blues Band, July 29

Straight from the heart of old Chicago! Join us from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for our popular outdoor concert series. Barefoot dancing on the lawn is encouraged.

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Coming Up: The Berkshires' Best Summertime Bash!

Come and dance under the stars! BBG's 90th birthday celebration on Saturday, July 27, from 6 to 11 p.m.

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Come Visit — Our Children's Discovery Garden

It's a main attraction for the young and young at heart! Come visit: We're open every day, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Come Visit — "Microcosms" in Our Leonhardt Galleries

The Leonhardt Galleries are located in the oldest structure on BBG’s property. This 18th century farmhouse was renovated and expanded in 2017 to include a botanical art gallery, reference library, teaching kitchen, and classroom. Don’t miss our stunning living wall in the entrance foyer!

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Dog in a field of flowers

Be a Better Gardener: The Dog Days of Summer

Despite the name, this period, which begins on July 3 and ends on Aug. 11, has nothing to do with our four-legged friends.

What Is Happening in the BBG Herb Gardens and Kitchen This Week (July 23)?

Let's talk about fennel, swallowtail butterflies and scented geraniums. Plus, all the wonderful things the Herb Associates Kitchen Crew has been up to (think BBG Barbeque Sauce and Plum Chutney ... Yum!).

Gardeners Checklist: Here Is What to Do on the Week of July 22

Why should you stand down with your weed killers? Why focus now on leafy Asian greens? What bold move should you make for brittle stems? If grapes are turning color now, are they really ripening? How can you insure you'll have pansies next year? And gather round for the “Saga of the Ugly Tomato!”

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