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Wednesday, March 18, 2026

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Winter/Spring Classes at Berkshire Botanical Garden

Berkshire Botanical Garden 5 West Stockbridge Road, Stockbridge, Massachusetts

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 to the natural world. January 3 through 4: The Science […]

Berkshire Botanical Garden presents The Bulb Show

Berkshire Botanical Garden 5 West Stockbridge Road, Stockbridge, Massachusetts

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 early spring in full bloom: a bright, fragrant […]

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“Garden Dreams”: CATA Exhibit at Berkshire Botanical Garden

Berkshire Botanical Garden 5 West Stockbridge Road, Stockbridge, Massachusetts

"Garden Dreams" features a stunning collection of paintings, drawings, sculptures, and photos inspired by nature, created by artists with disabilities from Community Access to the Arts (CATA)! The 50+ paintings and drawings featured in the exhibit were created through CATA’s year-round workshops serving children, teens, and adults with disabilities. Some of the works were created […]

Berkshire Botanical Garden presents ‘Garden Dreams’- CATA Exhibition in the Leonhardt Galleries

Berkshire Botanical Garden 5 West Stockbridge Road, Stockbridge, Massachusetts

The exhibit features over 40 paintings, drawings, prints, and sculptures created through Community Access to the Arts’ year-round workshops serving children, teens and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Works were inspired by the vibrant plants, herbs and flowers found at Berkshire Botanical Garden, as well as by the beautiful natural landscapes found across the […]

Berkshire Botanical Garden presents Go Big or Go Home: A Beginner’s Guide to Growing Giant Pumpkins

Berkshire Botanical Garden 5 West Stockbridge Road, Stockbridge, Massachusetts

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 Saturday, March 21, from 10 a.m. to noon, breaks down the art and science behind producing […]

Berkshire Botanical Garden presents Soup From Scratch with Tracy Hayhurst

Berkshire Botanical Garden 5 West Stockbridge Road, Stockbridge, Massachusetts

Warm up your kitchen and your appetite in this hands-on cooking class with farmer, chef and educator Tracy Hayhurst as you learn to make hearty, flavorful, seasonal soups from scratch on Saturday, March 21, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Starting with rich, high-quality stock, Tracy will guide you through techniques that turn simple pantry […]

Berkshire Botanical Garden presents 30 Favorite Trees and Shrubs for the Spring Garden

Berkshire Botanical Garden 5 West Stockbridge Road, Stockbridge, Massachusetts

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 Saturday, March 21, from 1 to 3 p.m. Discover 30 standout trees and shrubs that bring color, fragrance and year-round interest to your landscape. Explore a curated mix of resilient […]

BBG presents The Art of the Cocktail and Mocktail: Hands-On Mixology

Berkshire Botanical Garden 5 West Stockbridge Road, Stockbridge, Massachusetts

Join mixologist Billy Jack Paul for a hands-on series exploring the art of seasonal and classic craft cocktails on three Thursdays, April 16, May 7 and June 4, from 5 to 7 p.m. Discover how to harness the flavors of fresh botanicals to create inspired, delicious drinks, and learn techniques you can easily recreate at […]

Welcome Spring! Primrose Show, Plant Sales, Garden Talks

Berkshire Botanical Garden 5 West Stockbridge Road, Stockbridge, Massachusetts

May 2, 2026 The New England Chapter of the American Primrose Society and the Berkshire Chapter of the North American Rock Garden Society hold a joint meeting and judged primrose show at the Berkshire Botanic Garden in Stockbridge, MA. The Primula Show will be held in the Leonhardt Galleries of the Center House. Jodie Mitchell, […]

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