Coming Up at BBG

Designing a Children's Garden: Nurturing Wonder in Nature

Turn your garden into a magical playground for curiosity, critters and creativity — no kids required! Join garden expert Chris Ferrero on Sept. 20, for an inspiring afternoon of nature-loving fun that’ll make your landscape the most enchanting spot on the block.

Grass in the winter

Plants for the Winter Garden Talk and Book Signing

Discover the secret magic of winter gardens with Warren Leach, landscape horticulturist and author of "Plants for the Winter Garden," as he reveals how snow-covered landscapes can still burst with color, texture and life. Join us Saturday, Sept. 20, 10 a.m. to noon, for a journey into the joys of low-maintenance, high-impact winter gardening— plus a book signing!

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The Inner Harvest: A Meditation Gathering for the Autumnal Equinox

Embrace the rhythms of autumn with mindfulness facilitator Sandrine Harris during a gently guided outdoor experience of walking, quiet sitting and meditative reflection on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 5 to 6 p.m. This session invites you to let go, gather in and reconnect with yourself and the natural world.

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Videos

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Tears of Joy: Discovering the Magic of Job's Tears

Berkshire Botanical Garden Horticulturist Kessa McEwen introduces us to Job's tears, named both for their teardrop shape and for the biblical figure Job, known for his profound suffering and perseverance.

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A Tour of Berkshire Botanical Garden

Check out this special behind-the-scenes tour with renowned environmentalist and plant enthusiast Summer Rayne Oakes — founder of “Plant One On Me” and “Flock.” Summer teams up with our Director of Horticulture Eric Ruquist to explore the Garden’s hidden gems and lush land

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Texas Bluebonnets at BBG?

Texas charm meets northern grit in this blooming experiment gone right. Berkshire Botanical Garden Horticulturist Kessa McEwen explains.

Articles

What is Happening in the Herb Garden and Kitchens This Week?

Ready for a zesty twist? This week, we’re diving into the bright, citrusy world of lemony herbs — from lemon thyme to lemon verbena — and all the delicious ways they’re stirring up teas, dressings, shrubs, and more.

Gardeners Checklist: Here Is What to Do the Week of Sept. 15

Not sure what to plant or do in the garden this fall? From daffodils that dodge deer to sunflowers worth fighting birds for — plus tips for veggies, gourds, compost, and even that amaryllis you've been babying — Ron Kujawski has got your autumn gardening game covered. (For the most part.)

Flock: Watercolor Paintings by Robin Crofut-Brittingham

What began as casual field notes and collected imagery evolved into a vibrant, richly layered visual archive. The exhibition runs from Oct. 18 through Nov. 30. Admission is free.

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