It's autumn in New England! This weekend: October 11 and 12 — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. FREE ADMISSION for kids 12 and under. (Music in this video was written and performed by our dear friends Indigo Beige.)
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. The plant Coix lacryma-jobi produces hard, glossy seeds that have been used in religious items like rosaries and jewelry.
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 landscapes.
Sören Smedvig's dynamic jazz quartet provided the soundtrack during the Garden's golden hours in our latest Music Mondays concert, on July 29. The series continues weekly through Sept. 8, coinciding with our Farmers Market. Pack a picnic or purchase food and beverages on site.
This week’s Music Mondays concert at Berkshire Botanical Garden featured the enchanting sounds of Glori Wilder and the Moonflowers. Their performance was the perfect soundtrack for a season of daydreaming among the blooms. While you're here, don't miss Yoko Ono's Wish Tree — add your wish and keep the dream alive.
Live concerts and farmers market — every Monday this summer at Berkshire Botanical Garden. The festivities kicked off this week with The Rejuvenators, featuring the great Wanda Houston. Order your tickets now to see some of the best musical talent in the region.
It's time to blow our own horn about our beautiful gardens, so we called in the expert: BBG member and French horn player Stewart Edelstein. Berkshire Botanical Garden's 2025 theme is "Daydreaming." This season, come dream a little dream with BBG!
This summer, Berkshire Botanical Garden has transformed into a haven for artistic reverie with "DayDream," a new exhibition featuring works by some of the most renowned names in contemporary and modern art.
The Berkshires comes alive in spring and summer! Stroll through vibrant gardens, enjoy world-class music under the stars, hike to breathtaking waterfalls, and immerse yourself in stunning art. Video produced by 1Berkshires.
Master Gardener Chris Ferrero and BBG Director of Horticulture Eric Ruquist pitch an easy and economical way to beautify your life with gorgeous shrubs.
Lucid Illusions is “the space between reality and dreams,” says fine-art photographer Richard James about his exhibition at the Leonhardt Galleries. The exhibition runs thorugh June 1.
Community Access to the Arts (CATA) and Berkshire Botanical Garden present "Seeds of Connection," an exhibit of nature-inspired paintings and drawings by artists with disabilities. The exhibition in our Leonhardt Galleries continues through March 23. The gallery is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
There's a lot of life hiding in these stalks! BBG Trustee Tom Ingersoll discusses the many exciting things going on this time of year in a meadow — and how we can encourage species diversity during the warmer months.
With our dear friend (and good sport) Stewart Edelstein providing the coda for 2024, all of us at Berkshire Botanical Garden wish to thank all of our members who support us in our mission to provide information, education and inspiration concerning the science, art and joy of gardening and its role in preserving the environment.
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