Coming Up at BBG

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28th Annual Winter Lecture: Jacqueline van der Kloet

Jacqueline van der Kloet will share bulb basics, color combinations and seasonal care for bulbs at BBG's annual Winter Lecture 2025, on Sunday, Feb. 16, at 2 p.m.

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The Business of Gardening

Learn how to value your work, estimate supplies, and strategize the overall proposal to avoid under or overcharging clients in this one-day class on Jan. 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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The Science of Plant Propagation

Find out about the art and science of plant propagation from Broken Arrow Nursery’s Container Production and Horticulture Manager Adam Wheeler on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 4 and 5, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Videos

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We Spotted a Hornament in the Garden

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 ro

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Here Comes the Sun!

“This initiative underscores the Garden’s commitment to environmental stewardship and reducing its carbon footprint, while inspiring visitors to embrace sustainable practices,” said BBG Executive Director Mike Beck.

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Meet Verbesina virginica (a.k.a. Frostweed)

White ribbons are gushing at Berkshire Botanical Garden! BBG's Director of Horticulture Eric Ruquist turns our attention to a "magical" extrusion this time of year.

Articles

Gardeners Checklist: Here Is What to Do on the Week of Dec. 23

Here is my 2025 resolution for you: Resolve to grow some vegetables, if you have not done so or haven’t given any thought to it. Need some motivation? Ron Kujawski provides it, in spades (and hoes).

Be A Better Gardener: Choose Plants for Your Soil

During my first visit to his nursery, Neil told me with a grin, “All your gardens are in intensive care.” He was right.

Britney O'Donnell Garden Design

Be A Better Gardener: Giving Native Plants a More Domesticated Look

If your garden preference is a neater, domesticated look, how can you tame the look of natives without diminishing their contribution to wildlife and biodiversity?

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