Coming Up at BBG

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The Beauty of Beaujolais: A Beaujolais Nouveau Day Celebration

Raise a glass with Dare Bottleshop & Provisions for an intimate Beaujolais Nouveau Day celebration at BBG’s Center House, an evening of exploration, flavor and French charm. Journey through the hills of Beaujolais via your wine glass as we taste everything from lively Nouveau to elegant Cru wines, paired with artisanal cheese, charcuterie and special event pricing on featured bottles.

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Thanksgiving Centerpiece Workshop

Join Hilary Collingwood to learn how to design a Thanksgiving centerpiece on Friday, Nov. 21, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Crafting a Holiday Wreath from Fresh and Dried Botanicals

This three-hour program on your choice of Saturday, Nov. 22, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., or Sunday, Nov. 23, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., will provide hands-on training in holiday wreath design with Chris Ferrero.

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Why Do We Prune Trees?

During the 20th Annual Arborist Day, Melissa LeVangie Ingersoll and Tom Ingersoll took a moment to explain. BBG extends our gratitude to the following who donated their time on Oct.

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Introducing Flock: Watercolor Paintings by Robin Crofut-Brittingham

On view in the Leonhardt Galleries from Oct. 18 through Nov. 30. Admission is free.

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Harvest Festival Time!

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.) 

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Speakers at the annual Rooted in Place ecological symposium.

Dirt and Dignity: The Power of Gardens, Seeds and Place

Community members from across the region gathered for Berkshire Botanical Garden’s 10th annual Rooted in Place Ecological Symposium on Sunday, Nov. 9. The symposium was about more than gardening: It was about reclaiming uprooted histories, building community and planting hope for future generations.

Gardeners Checklist: Here Is What to Do on the Week of Nov. 12

Get your garden and home winter-ready with a dash of humor and a sprinkle of science, from seed-stashing debates to thwarting voles, sawflies and sneaky houseplant hitchhikers. It’s all about outsmarting pests, preserving produce and preventing soggy soil surprises before spring sneaks back.

Gardeners Checklist: Here Is What to Do on the Week of Nov. 3

Winterize. Sow. Mulch. Protect. Cut. Force. Our beloved Ron Kujawski is a busy man, and he makes the case that you, too, have plenty to do this week.

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