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Program Calendar
Friday, May 24
The public is invited. Guest speaker is landscape architect Mark Strieter of Nelson Byrd Woltz, who will present on BBG's Master Plan. The meeting, on Friday, May 24, in our Education Center, runs from 3 to 5 p.m.
Saturday, May 25
This workshop, led by Sam Mercier, will focus on the steps that are needed to start new projects as well as methods for fixing existing problems. The class will begin with a demonstration and Q&A at 9 a.m., then participants will take a walk of the...
Saturday, Jun 1
Join BBG student and composting instructor Linda Murray on Saturday, June 1, from 10 a.m. to noon, for a workshop on the basics of vermiculture and how to maintain a compost bin. At the end of the session, students will walk away with their very own...
Tuesday, Jun 11
Hop on the BBG bus, or make your own way, down to Norfolk, Conn. on Tuesday, June 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. where you will receive a tour by head gardener James McGrath of the beautiful Robin Hill. Discover the 20-plus acres of Robin Hill’s landscape,...
Friday, Jun 14
According to the Icon Museum and Study Center, “An icon is an image of a holy person or event created by an iconographer who follows the strict standards of the Orthodox Church.”
Peter D. Gerakaris, artist on view at BBG, and Kent dur Russell, Russian...
Saturday, Jun 15
Join Dan Kittredge for an overview of the principles and practices of biological farming on Saturday, June 15 from 10 a.m. to noon. Build your knowledge and experience to find ways to increase the health of your soil. Participation-based with questions...
Saturday, Jun 15
Using a selection of potted plants from Berkshire Botanical Garden’s greenhouse, Ann Getsinger will demonstrate the act of combining perspectives to create a cohesive connection between near and far, foreground and background, to create engaging...
Saturday, Jun 22
Ron Kujawski starts seeds in the basement where he’s set up benches, heating mats and florescent lights. Then he moves the seedlings of cool season vegetables to his unheated greenhouse while the warm season vegetables are placed on benches in south-...
Friday, Jun 28
Experience a magical summer firefly light show on Friday, June 28 from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Learn about the lives and habitat needs of fireflies, and view their ephemeral glowing light. After a brief indoor introduction, we’ll take a twilight stroll around the...
Saturday, Jun 29
Native plants don’t have to be boring! Horticulture Manager Adam Wheeler of Broken Arrow Nursery explores the unique and exceptional aspects of our native flora. Adam will present his current favorite native trees and shrubs for general garden use,...
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