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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Invasives: Plants and Insects

Join Jen Werner of Springfield Technical Community College for this four-session class. Invasives: Plants and Insects will take place on Saturdays, Jan. 11 through Feb. 1, from 9 a.m. to noon.

Purple Asters

Native Plants for Every Corner of the Garden Class Series

Sign up for individual classes or the whole series with Duncan Himmelman on Zoom. The class runs from Saturday, Feb. 1 to Feb. 22, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

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Videos

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Meadows in Winter!

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.

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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.

Articles

DAVID HENRY CARLS 1938 - 2025

David Henry Carls, 1938-2025

“The Garden can't just be a place to stroll and look at pretty flowers," Carls once said. "In recent years we have focused on making BBG one of the most important educational institutions in the Berkshires."

Gardeners Checklist: Here Is What to Do on the Week of Jan. 13

Even gardening columnists kill plants sometimes. This week, Ron confesses his crimes and educates us on how to avoid phytotoxicity.

Gardeners Checklist: Here Is What to Do on the Week of Jan. 6

When anxiety is at its worst, I start spending time with my plants. They’re good listeners but not good at offering advice.

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