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Program Calendar
Saturday, Jan 3 to Sunday, Jan 4
Learn about the art and science of plant propagation with Adam Wheeler, grafting guru at Broken Arrow Nursery. Focus on the basic botany needed to understand and successfully propagate plants. Sexual and asexual propagation methods, including sowing seeds...
Wednesday, Jan 7 to Wednesday, Jan 28
Join Pat Hogan for a 4-week beginner watercolor course from Wed., Jan. 7 to Wed., Jan. 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Berkshire Botanical Garden.
Thursday, Jan 8 to Thursday, Feb 19
Join Duncan Himmelman and Jen Werner for an introduction to native and non-native plants, and the relationship between both plant species. This class is held over ZOOM on Thursdays, Jan. 8 to Feb. 19 (no class date Jan. 22) from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m....
Saturday, Jan 10 to Saturday, Jan 31
This four-week course, offered on Saturdays, Jan. 10 to 31, from 9:30 to 12:30 p.m. and taught by Jen Werner, will include information on how and why pests become invasive, and the governmental agencies and working groups that help determine an organism’s...
Friday, Feb 6
The question that is often stressful for the garden designer/gardener is "how much should I charge?" In this class, offered on Friday, Feb. 6, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and taught by Tom Smith of Springfield Technical Community College, you will learn...
Wednesday, Feb 11 to Wednesday, Mar 18
Join Pat Hogan from Wed., Feb. 11 to Wed., March 18 at 10 a.m. for a winter watercolor series at Berkshire Botanical Garden.
Friday, Feb 13 to Friday, Mar 6
Whether you are an amateur or professional horticulturist, you are a steward of the landscape, and probably spend more time than anyone among the flowers, shrubs and trees. This course offered on Fridays, Feb. 13 through March 6, from 1 to 5 p.m., and...
Saturday, Feb 21
Berkshire Botanical Garden is thrilled to welcome Karl Gercens III, renowned section gardener at Longwood Gardens, as our 2026 Winter Lecture speaker. Known for his vibrant and artistic use of color in the garden, Karl will share his unique approach to...
Thursday, Feb 26 to Thursday, Mar 19
This four-week course, held on Thursdays, Feb. 26 through March 19, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and taught by Jenna O’Brien, will teach the skills required for beautiful and successful container gardens. Get to know the plants that thrive in containers and how...
Tuesday, Mar 3 to Tuesday, Apr 14
This design course, taught by Tyler Horsley, will introduce students to the design process—the systematic way designers approach a site and client. The course will include a series of simple projects that will end with a garden designed by the students....
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