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Step into a season of creativity, craftsmanship and garden-driven discovery. From watercolor workshops to expert-led horticulture intensives, immersive botanical field trips, artisan crafts, wellness traditions, and design-forward garden education, this Winter/Spring lineup invites you to grow your skills, spark your imagination and connect more deeply with the natural world.
Contact us if you are an EBT, WIC, or ConnectorCare Card Holder interested in purchasing a ticket for one of these programs with a 50% discount for the Card-holder.
Events, Classes and Workshops
Saturday, Jan 10 to Saturday, Jan 31
This four-week course, offered on Saturdays, Jan. 10 to 31, from 9:30 a.m. 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...
Thursday, Jan 15 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. 15 to Feb. 19, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
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Saturday, Jan 24 to Saturday, Feb 28
Design smarter, more sustainable gardens by understanding how maintenance shapes long-term success. In this six-week course, Daryl Beyers guides students through the essential maintenance considerations that belong in every garden design, meeting...
Friday, Feb 6
The question that is often stressful for the garden designer/gardener is "How much should I charge?" In this one-day 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...
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...
Friday, Feb 20 to Friday, Mar 20
Our annual Bulb Show, a tribute to beauty, renewal and the quiet rhythm of the seasons, is free and open to everyone.
From Feb. 20 through about March 20, we open the Fitzpatrick Conservatory daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Step inside and you’ll find an...
Saturday, Feb 21
Celebrated horticulturist Karl Gercens III will headline Berkshire Botanical Garden’s 29th Annual Winter Lecture, exploring how bold color, unexpected plant pairings, and fearless experimentation can spark moments of surprise and delight. The lecture...
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...
Saturday, Feb 28
Learn to bring your design ideas to life through clear, compelling perspective sketches on Saturday, February 28, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Taught by Tom Smith of Springfield Technical Community College, this workshop introduces the fundamentals of...
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 class will run from Tuesdays, March 3 through April 14 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The course will include a...
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