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Step into a season of creativity, craftsmanship and garden-driven discovery. From watercolor workshops to expert-led horticulture intensives, immersive botanical field trips, artisan crafts, wellness traditions, and design-forward garden education, this Winter/Spring lineup invites you to grow your skills, spark your imagination and connect more deeply with the natural world.
Contact us if you are an EBT, WIC, or ConnectorCare Card Holder interested in purchasing a ticket for one of these programs with a 50% discount for the Card-holder.
Events, Classes and Workshops
Saturday, Mar 7
Discover the art of kokedama, a centuries-old Japanese practice that blends horticulture and design, on Saturday, March 7, from 1 to 4 p.m. Unlike bonsai, which focuses on outdoor trees, or ikebana, which features cut flowers, kokedama are living plants,...
Saturday, Mar 14
Learn vegetable and flower seed-starting and plant-growing techniques from organic grower Maureen Sullivan of Left Field Farm in Middlefield, Mass on Saturday, March 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This lecture and hands-on workshop will focus on indoor sowing...
Saturday, Mar 21
Step into the fascinating world of competitive giant pumpkin growing and learn what it takes to cultivate pumpkins that tip the scales at 1,000 pounds and beyond. Led by Adam Wheeler of Broken Arrow Nursery, this lecture, held on Sat., March 21 from 10 a....
Saturday, Mar 21
Kick off the gardening season with inspiration and expert guidance from Adam Wheeler of Broken Arrow Nursery, in this lively program for Northeast gardeners on Saturday, March 21, from 1 to 3 p.m. Discover 30 standout trees and shrubs that bring color,...
Thursday, Mar 26 to Thursday, Apr 30
Learn skills essential for functional garden design that honor the site and meet client needs. Led by Chuck Schnell and Walter Cudnohufsky of Cudnohufsky Associates, this course will cover a different topic or technique focusing on the importance of...
Saturday, Mar 28
Spring is a great time to assess woody shrubs for shape, structure and winter damage. On Saturday, March 28, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., arborist Kieran Yaple will demonstrate how to renovate, rejuvenate and shape shrubs and small ornamental trees for...
Saturday, Apr 18
Learn how to create a thriving, productive kitchen garden on Sat., April 18 from 10 a.m. to noon. Tracy Hayhurst, owner of Undermountain Pantry, leads this hands-on class where you’ll learn how to design a garden that fits your space, climate and culinary...
Saturday, Apr 25
Wondering what plants to grow in the shaded parts of your yard? Fear not. Learn how to transform them with guidance from Duncan Himmelman, recently retired education manager at Mt. Cuba Center in Delaware, on Sat., April 25 from 10 a.m. to noon. This...
Saturday, Apr 25
Add height, structure, and visual interest to your garden while supporting local ecosystems in this class led by Duncan Himmelman, recently retired education manager at Mt. Cuba Center in Delaware, on. Sat., April 25 from 1 to 3 p.m. Explore the use and...
Friday, May 8 to Sunday, May 10
This Mother’s Day weekend, Berkshire Botanical Garden will burst into spring with something entirely new: two beloved events happening side-by-side for the very first time. From May 8–10, the Garden invites visitors to a weekend-long celebration of plants...
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