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April 2023
Saturday, Apr 8, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Rain Date April 9
Learn to use a chainsaw safely! Taught by arborist Melissa LeVangie Ingersoll, this popular workshop is designed for the novice-to-beginner chainsaw operator who wishes to gain greater confidence with this powerful tool. The class will...
Saturday, Apr 8, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Spring is a great time to assess woody shrubs for shape, structure and winter damage. This workshop will focus on learning by doing. Ron and Kieran Yaple, owners of Race Mountain Tree Services in Sheffield, Mass., will demonstrate how to renovate,...
Saturday, Apr 8, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Berkshire Botanical Garden begins its 89th season with its second annual Spring Hoppening on Saturday, April 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
View a photo gallery from last year.
“We want to kick off our spring season with a fun family event, and this is...
Saturday, Apr 15, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Rain Date April 16
Prerequisite: Chainsaw Level I class. Taught by arborist Melissa LeVangie Ingersoll, this Level 2 workshop is designed for the chainsaw operator who wishes to gain greater confidence with this powerful tool. Advanced Chainsaw Skills...
Saturday, Apr 15, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
“Why isn’t my hydrangea flowering?” is the number one question asked of Northeast Master Gardeners. Answers are complicated, but we simplify things by showing you the six beautiful hydrangea species that thrive in the Northeast. Your challenge will be to...
Saturday, Apr 15, 11:00 am to 1:30 pm
Start spring early with a dive into the fungal kingdom! Learn how to inoculate logs, wood chips and stumps for mushroom cultivation in your backyard. We will cover the basic information everyone should know about fungi and get hands-on experience doing...
Saturday, Apr 22, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Soil is alive with microorganisms that help provide garden plants with the all-important nutrients they need. Learn the basics of soil science (texture, structure, pH), how to foster and maintain soil health, and why a soil test is a great starting point...
Saturday, Apr 22, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
This talk is chock-full of fun facts about flora — flowers, herbs, shrubs, trees, and veggies — that grow at the Berkshire Botanical Garden. Based on the book An Alphabetical Romp through the Flora of Berkshire Botanical Garden: from Agave to Zinnia, this...
Saturday, Apr 22, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Wondering what plants to grow in the shady parts of your yard? Fear not. An enterprising gardener can create an attractive, ecologically robust and relaxing garden, even in the shade. This class starts by identifying the various degrees of shade you may...
Saturday, Apr 29, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Contained plantings offer the opportunity to introduce focal points of foliage and flowers where there is no ground space, and are particularly useful around a pool, on a terrace or flanking an entranceway. Interest in potted plantings still remains...
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