This intensive four-session class led by Lee Buttala explores the world of herbaceous plants, from their identification, selection and use in the garden through their basic botany, life cycle and propagation. Participants are asked to create a final project highlighting a genus or plant family related to the curriculum. A part of the Level 1 […]
Yoga in the Garden returns to the Fitzpatrick Lawn at sunset every Thursday, July 10 through Sept. 11. This free outdoor program is appropriate for all skill levels and is a perfect way to end the day. Classes are led by Kathi Cafiero, a Kripalu-certified Legacy Yoga Teacher, who has been teaching the physical and […]
Class, Workshop, and Open Studios, Health and Wellness
Grasses are an integral component of naturalistic plantings, the garden style popularized by New York City’s High Line and the Dutch Wave. But with names like Schizachyrium, Spodiopogon, and Hakonechloa, they can be bewildering to even experienced gardeners. Join plantsman Robert Clyde Anderson on Friday for an overview of the most useful and beautiful species […]
Class, Workshop, and Open Studios
Grasses are an integral component of naturalistic plantings, the garden style popularized by New York City’s High Line and the Dutch Wave. But with names like Schizachyrium, Spodiopogon, and Hakonechloa, they can be bewildering to even experienced gardeners. Join plantsman Robert Clyde Anderson for an overview of the most useful and beautiful species and cultivars […]
Class, Workshop, and Open Studios
Gallery talk led by artist, writer and gardener Frances Palmer, whose exhibition, Works by Frances Palmer: Terracotta and Floral Photography, runs from Aug. 15 through Oct. 5, in the Leonhardt Galleries. A reception to follow.
Exhibits, Literature, Lectures, and Talks
This four-week studio-intensive course introduces the fundamental drafting skills needed to accurately document and communicate scaled site plans. Students will become familiar with essential tools and materials, including reference books, drafting supplies, media types, line weights, lettering styles, and how to read and use scale. Through live demonstrations and hands-on exercises, students will practice professional […]
Class, Workshop, and Open Studios
Kevin West, author of The Cook’s Garden: A Gardener’s Guide to Selecting, Growing, and Savoring the Tastiest Vegetables of Each Season, will lead a talk on growing your own garden and incorporating homegrown produce into everyday cooking. The event includes a kitchen demonstration.
Class, Workshop, and Open Studios
The Berkshire Botanical Garden will host a free Spanish-language garden tour and salsa dance lesson. Start the evening with food and drinks, then enjoy a self-guided Spanish audio tour through the gardens. After the tour, join a salsa dance lesson and party led by Luana Dias David, a Brazilian performing artist, choreographer and cultural educator […]
Belong Berkshires, Class, Workshop, and Open Studios, Diversity and Inclusion, Family Friendly, Food and Drinks
This intensive four-session class led by Lee Buttala explores the world of herbaceous plants, from their identification, selection and use in the garden through their basic botany, life cycle and propagation. Participants are asked to create a final project highlighting a genus or plant family related to the curriculum. A part of the Level 1 […]
Mandy Bayer and Tawny Simisky of UMASS Extension will lead a Walkabout where we would visit trees & shrubs at the BBG with participants and give information about plant ID, preferences, and uses as well as associated insect pests, their biology and reduced risk management.
Class, Workshop, and Open Studios