Coming Up at BBG

Breathe deep, move gently and cook with intention. Join Carole Murko’s Kitchen Qi Workshop on Saturday, Oct. 25, for a soulful morning of Qigong and healing fall flavors. It’s the perfect way to welcome autumn’s rhythm, release what no longer serves you and nourish body and spirit from the inside out.

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Soil and Soil Amendments will take place on Tuesdays from Oct. 28 to Nov. 4 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. or 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. for the onsite class.

Chainsawed trees

Led by expert arborists Melissa LeVangie Ingersoll and Bear LeVangie, this hands-on workshop will teach you how to use a chainsaw safely and effectively on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Videos

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

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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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The beauty and the benefits of companion planting! Berkshire Botanical Garden horticulturist Kessa McEwen shares her favorites.

Articles

Fall is the perfect time to toss crocus bulbs like confetti, sneak in a spinach crop, dig up spicy horseradish, and flex your muscles on that patio project—just don’t forget to stretch first! While you're at it, sort your squash, swat the sluggish cluster flies off your sunny windows, and seal up the house before winter guests (insect or Aunt Tilly) try to move in.

I am tremendously grateful to our community for ensuring that Berkshire Botanical Garden's biggest and longest-running community event can take place on our beautiful grounds every October. This year, we were happy to have cooperating fall weather that really brought out the Festival crowds. 

Time to play plant detective and garden chef: Spot the freeze damage, stash pine needles like treasure and bury your garden's secrets in the soil. Then, spice up your fall by planting garlic that'll knock your friends’ socks (and taste buds) off. Just don’t forget the breath mints!

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