Fall gardening isn’t just about raking leaves. From spoiled hay and runaway seeds to iris pests and the secret to a bumper strawberry patch, there’s plenty to do now to make next year’s garden better.
As we enter “the odd uneven time” that is September, leaves are scuttling in the entryway to the Herb Gardens. Mornings are cooler and the sunlight hits at a different angle. Yet there is much to observe and enjoy.
September may signal the start of fall, but the garden is still buzzing with things to do. From planting and dividing perennials to freshening up flower beds and giving lawns a boost, there’s plenty of time to squeeze in a little late-season magic. Just keep an eye out for that sneaky first frost.
Who knew the Herb Garden could be this dramatic? We did! Meet Great Blue Lobelia, the late-season pollinator party favorite, and Calendula, the sunny little multitasker that can brighten your garden, your kitchen, and even your skin-care shelf. Then head to the Kitchens, where jalapeño jelly, BBQ sauce and peach basil shrub are bringing the zing!
Late-summer may have quieted many of the herb beds, but two very different stars are still putting on a show. Plus, peek into the BBG kitchens for peach basil shrub, finishing salts, Herbes de Provence, jellies and other herbal creations keeping the Herb Associates busy through harvest season.
The Herb Display Garden always offers something of interest to learn. This week’s somewhat unfamiliar herbs are Pennyroyal and Wild Marjoram. Here we find two different plants with the same name, and a single name for multiple plants. Hope you’re still reading after that sentence!
Why you should keep your newly harvested tomatoes on the counter, pest controls for fall webworm and grubs, harvesting tips, and a walk around the garden by moonlight.
It’s almost time for scarecrows to take over Berkshire Botanical Garden! Let’s celebrate autumn with colorful creations from our community! Register and submit your scarecrow for the 2026 Scarecrow Walk!
Plant a little more, save some summer bounty, dry those herbs and flowers, and cool off with a cucumber or two. There’s still plenty of gardening fun to be had!
A stroll through the Herb Display Garden yields a view of scores of plants at peak growth and beauty; this week’s topic will focus on two splendid herbs blooming with distinctive flowers. As usual, their histories and uses prove interesting.
The Community Garden Open House, held Tuesday from 4 to 6 p.m., celebrated a collaborative project that has quietly been growing all season. The initiative unites Mumbet's Freedom Farm, Latinas 413 and the Railroad Street Youth Project in a shared garden space at Berkshire Botanical Garden's Larrywaug property, where the organizations are cultivating vegetables, herbs and flowers while also nurturing community across cultures and generations.
What do manure tea, lopsided tomatoes and apple trees have in common? They're all part of this week's collection of timely garden tips to help you laugh a little, solve a few problems and enjoy the season's bounty.
This week, two familiar garden favorites reveal some surprising secrets. Discover how cheerful nasturtiums and signet marigolds have brightened gardens, inspired artists, flavored kitchens, and even earned a place in history.
Sticky car handles, self-cleaning petunias and the secret to digging up fresh new potatoes. This week's garden tips have a little something for every green thumb. Find out why aphids might be making your world extra sticky and what you can do now to keep your garden healthy, blooming and buzzing for all the right reasons.
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