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It's not just the bees that are buzzing during the summer months at BBG. Everywhere you turn you'll find activity during all times of the day: children running around at camp, visitors on our daily tours, students engaged in classes, community members doing sunset yoga on the lawn, painting students set up with their easels, and many more. There's something for everyone. Whether you're visiting for a day or the whole summer, learning opportunities abound here at BBG.
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.
Program Calendar
Saturday, Feb 21
Berkshire Botanical Garden is thrilled to welcome Karl Gercens III, renowned section gardener at Longwood Gardens, as our 29th annual Winter Lecture speaker on Saturday, Feb. 21, at 2 p.m. Known for his vibrant and artistic use of color in the garden,...
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 Sat., February 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Taught by Tom Smith of Springfield Technical Community College, this course introduces the fundamentals of freehand...
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....
Saturday, Mar 7
Discover the art of kokedama, a centuries-old Japanese practice that blends horticulture and design, on Saturday, March 7, from 1 to 4 p.m. Unlike bonsai, which focuses on outdoor trees, or ikebana, which features cut flowers, kokedama are living plants,...
Saturday, Mar 14
Learn vegetable and flower seed-starting and plant-growing techniques from organic grower Maureen Sullivan of Left Field Farm in Middlefield, Mass on Sat., March 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This lecture and hands-on workshop will focus on indoor sowing and...
Saturday, Mar 21
Step into the fascinating world of competitive giant pumpkin growing and learn what it takes to cultivate pumpkins that tip the scales at 1,000 pounds and beyond. Led by Adam Wheeler of Broken Arrow Nursery, this lecture, held on Sat., March 21 from 10 a....
Saturday, Mar 21
Kick off the gardening season with inspiration and expert guidance from Adam Wheeler of Broken Arrow Nursery, in this lively program for Northeast gardeners on Sat., March 21 from 1 to 3 p.m. Discover 30 standout trees and shrubs that bring color,...
Thursday, Mar 26 to Thursday, Apr 30
Learn skills essential for functional garden design that honor the site and meet client needs. Led by Chuck Schnell and Walter Cudnohufsky of Cudnohufsky Associates, this course will cover a different topic or technique focusing on the importance of...
Saturday, Mar 28
Spring is a great time to assess woody shrubs for shape, structure and winter damage. Arborist Kieran Yaple will demonstrate how to renovate, rejuvenate and shape shrubs and small ornamental trees for structure, health and optimal growth on Sat., March 28...
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