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April 2023
Saturday, Apr 29, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
How would you like to integrate more plant-based cooking into your diet for the New Year? Whether it’s a vegan-once-a-week commitment or a full-fledged lifestyle, plant-based dishes are always going to be delicious, satisfying, nutritious, and creative....
May 2023
Thursday, May 4, 5:00 pm to Saturday, May 6, 12:30 pm
HYBRID CLASS (online and in-person) Led by botanist Ted Elliman, this class will focus on the wildflowers that grace Berkshire County’s spring woods. The evening program will present an overview of native wildflowers found in several kinds of forest...
Saturday, May 6, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Not everyone has acres of land to use for gardens. Learn how to create beauty in a small backyard, walkway or on your deck/patio. We will show you how to plan, choose the right plants and focus on some simple principles that can enhance larger gardens as...
Sunday, May 7, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday, May 7, marks the start of Berkshire Botanical Garden’s 89th outdoor season and the 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...
Friday, May 12, 9:00 am to Saturday, May 13, 5:00 pm
Early buying for BBG members:
Friday May 12, 9-11 a.m.
Not yet a member? Join now!
Hours for the general public:
Friday May 12, 11-5 p.m., Saturday May 13, 9-5 p.m.
Admission and parking are free.
Curated by BBG’s horticulture staff, this year’s Plant...
Monday, May 15, 10:00 am to Tuesday, May 16, 3:00 pm
All flowers hold different meanings, often based on the flower type, the time of year in which they bloom, the flower’s color, or other floral lore that makes them so meaningful to us. This introductory class teaches you fine basic skills in botanical...
Saturday, May 20, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
This workshop, led by homesteader Penny Hewitt, is a great introduction to the extraordinary qualities of the black ash tree. Weave a square to round basket, approximately 6 inches by 6 inches, with optional leather strap. Included is a discussion on how...
Sunday, May 21, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
In this hands-on basket course, start with a black ash base and use a variety of native barks including willow, cedar and birch to create your own unique design. This one-day workshop, led by homesteader Penny Hewitt, is appropriate for both adults and...
June 2023
Saturday, Jun 3, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Led by artist Dave Lesako, this workshop focuses on design, tool use and printing by hand. This process involves transferring an image to the linoleum, carving out the lines or shapes, inking the plate and printing it to paper to achieve stark black-and-...
September 2023
Thursday, Sep 7, 12:15 pm to Thursday, Sep 14, 12:15 pm
Join Berkshire Botanical Garden and Classical Excursions as we discover the gardens of the Netherlands. Since the Age of Discovery in the 15th Century, the Dutch have explored the world. Their ships reached the Americas, South Africa, and to Australia....
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