Coming Up at BBG

Taught on Thursdays, April 18 to May 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. by Chuck Schnell and Walter Cudnohufsky, participants in this class will focus on the free-hand drawing techniques that precede the more precise and highly technical world of hard-line drafting of construction documents.

Asparagus lying vertically with sliced lemons beneath them on a surface.

This class, led by Rachel Portnoy on Friday, April 19, will focus on demystifying plant-based ingredients and recipes, resulting in incredible flavor combinations to taste and explore. Participants will explore vegan, vegetarian and veggie-forward appetizers, main dishes and desserts to satisfy all tastebuds!

Hummingbird nesting on a woody plant with pink blossoms.

Duncan Himmelman will share the tricks to establish hummingbird nesting sites on Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to noon.

Videos

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Ronald Kujawski, a member of our Horticulture Advisory Committee, stopped by to share some gardening tips in these whacky weather days of late March. What should you be enjoying now? What should you be wary of?

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Crocus, iris, witch hazel, snowdrops, winter aconite, oh my! It's mid-March. Come stroll with us for early signs of life here at Berkshire Botanical Garden.

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Bluebirds are universal symbols of hope, love, positivity, and renewal. BBG Trustee Tom Ingersoll returns the favor by building some bluebird boxes.

Articles

It's (finally) time to get your cool-season crops in the ground! Ron's got the scoop on what you can plant now. Also, who loves potatoes as much as he does?

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Peter Rabbit had it coming? I recently drew a storm of condemnation from Facebook members when I reacted to a much-delayed obituary in the New York Times for the great children’s books author Beatrix Potter.

More about tomato seedlings. It's moving day for plants! And is it time to think about Fall? Self-proclaimed "curmudgeon" Ron Kujawski shares this week's tips and tricks.

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