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Thursday, Apr 18 to Thursday, May 23
Taught on Thursdays, April 18 to May 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. by Chuck Schnell and Walter Cudnohufsky, participants in this class will focus on the free-hand drawing techniques that precede the more precise and highly technical world of hard-line drafting of...
Wednesday, May 1 to Wednesday, May 29
Study a selection of fabulous BBG trees on Wednesdays, May 1 through 29, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with Pat Hogan. On day one, kitted out with sketchbooks and cameras, and with the guidance of an arborist, participants will traverse the Garden learning to...
Sunday, May 5
Sunday, May 5, marks Berkshire Botanical Garden’s annual Roy Boutard Day, a community celebration steeped in history and tradition that honors one of BBG’s most influential past directors. Admission to the Garden is free all day, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors...
Sunday, May 5
As part of our Roy Boutard Day celebration on May 5, join our Manager of Buildings & Grounds Kurt Dietrich from 3 to 4 p.m., as he demonstrates the construction of a formal flower arrangement: from cut flower selection to structural advice, and tips...
Friday, May 10 to Saturday, May 11
Early buying for BBG members:Friday May 10, 9-11 a.m.Not yet a member? Join now! Hours for the general public:Friday May 10, 11-5 p.m., Saturday May 11, 9-4 p.m.Parking is free. The Berkshire Botanical Garden’s 47th Annual Plants-and-Answers Plant Sale...
Sunday, May 12 to Sunday, Sep 15
Join chef and author Miriam Rubin for this Farm-to-Table cooking class series. In this once-a-month series, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., participants will work with the BBG’s vegetable garden to harvest fresh vegetables, then will head into the kitchen with...
Thursday, May 16 to Friday, May 17
Join Anastasia Traina for a two-day workshop on Thursday, May 16 and Friday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., exploring color in the world of flowers. In this workshop, participants will delve into the fascinating world of color mixing and incorporate the...
Thursday, May 16
Join BBG for a trip to Walpole, N.H., on Thursday, May 16, to visit Boggy Meadow Farm, a three-acre, historic farm dating from 1812, and known for crafting cheese, growing heirloom beans and pressing cider vodka. The garden, planted by Fanny Peabody Mason...
Friday, May 17
Pickling isn't just for preserving large amounts of summer's garden veggies, it's also a great way to make foods stand out with unusual flavor combos. Join Halo Perez-Gallardo to stretch your palette in this fun and approachable workshop on Friday, May 17...
Saturday, May 18
Join Master Gardener Chris Ferrero on Saturday, May 18, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. to explore how to maintain perennial borders, foundation plots and vegetable gardens that have been created and tended over the years. This course will teach participants how to...

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