Coming Up at BBG

Designing a Children's Garden: Nurturing Wonder in Nature

Join Chris Ferrero on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 1 to 3 p.m., to learn about designing a children's garden.

Coral honeysuckle

Trip to Native Plant Trust and Andrews Greenhouse

Hop on the van to Native Plant Trust and Andrews Greenhouse on Thursday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Grass in the winter

Plants for the Winter Garden Talk and Book Signing

Learn the beauty of the winter garden with author Warren Leach on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to noon.

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Videos

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Tears of Joy: Discovering the Magic of Job's Tears

Berkshire Botanical Garden Horticulturist Kessa McEwen introduces us to Job's tears, named both for their teardrop shape and for the biblical figure Job, known for his profound suffering and perseverance.

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A Tour of Berkshire Botanical Garden

Check out this special behind-the-scenes tour with renowned environmentalist and plant enthusiast Summer Rayne Oakes — founder of “Plant One On Me” and “Flock.” Summer teams up with our Director of Horticulture Eric Ruquist to explore the Garden’s hidden gems and lush land

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Texas Bluebonnets at BBG?

Texas charm meets northern grit in this blooming experiment gone right. Berkshire Botanical Garden Horticulturist Kessa McEwen explains.

Articles

Gardeners Checklist: Here Is What to Do the Week of Sept. 15

By Ron Kujawski

* Buy daffodils if you’re undecided about what spring-flowering bulbs to plant. Yes, they are so common, but they are also sturdy, reliable, resilient, and deer, rabbits, and mice will not eat them. This is one case where familiarity does not breed contempt.

Flock: Watercolor Paintings by Robin Crofut-Brittingham

What began as casual field notes and collected imagery evolved into a vibrant, richly layered visual archive. The exhibition runs from Oct. 18 through Nov. 30. Admission is free.

Gardeners Checklist: Here Is What to Do the Week of Sept. 8

Ready to harvest like a god and prep your yard like a pro? From tasting grapes fit for Dionysus to giving your lawn a root-deep revival, these fall garden tips will have your landscape thriving long after summer’s drama fades.

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