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What's Coming Up in the Garden
October 27, 2011 

 

The display gardens may 

have been put to bed, but there is still much to see at the Garden!  

 

 

 

 Now Showing:

 

A beautiful Ginkgo biloba (Maidenhair Tree)

in its autumn glory greets visitors to the Garden near the main parking area.

 

  Believed to be the oldest living tree species, Ginkgo biloba can live as long as 1,000 years and grow to a height of 120 feet. Fossils related to the modern Ginkgo date back 270 million years! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ginkgo - full tree 

 

 

Ginkgos adapt well to the urban environment and rarely suffer disease problems.  Extracts of Ginkgo leaves contain flavonids and glycosides and are used medicinally for memory enhancement.

The leaves are unique, fan-shaped with veins radiating out into the leaf blade and fall within a short space of time once they turn bright yellow.  Don't miss this beauty. . .  

 

   

 

 

 ginkgo bilboa - leaves

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interested in Growing?

 

It's not too late to register for the Garden's Horticulture Certificate Program!

Invest in your future...
you can enroll in a single course or work toward a Certificate of Horticulture by successfully  completing core courses and a garden practicum.

Two courses you won't want to miss:

Soil and Soil Amendments
Tuesdays, November 1 - 22
6 - 9 pm
 
Native Plant Selection and Identification
Wednesdays 
November 2 - December 14
6 - 9 pm
 
Click here for more information on the Garden's Horticulture Certificate Program, or call Elisabeth Cary at 413-298-3926. 
 

 

Links of Interest


What is Sustainable Gardening?                      
Fothergilla gardenii 'Fall Tapestry'
You've heard the buzz words. . .but what do they really mean when evaluating your own garden? 

 

Sustainable gardening is being in sync with nature.  It's a holistic approach to gardening that looks at the big picture - treasured native flora of the past meets an innovative approach to create a new norm for the American garden.

 

Interested?  Learn practices in horticulture that will have a positive or neutral ecological impact in your garden - methods that can be sustained over the long term with the least possible alteration of the existing community of plants, animals, fungi and microbes. 
 
Saturday, November 12, 1-3 pm 
The Future Meets the Past - Sustainable Gardening Practices with Scott LaFleur
 
Scott LaFleur is Botanic Garden Director at Garden in the Woods, home of the New England Wild Flower Society where he is curator of plant collections. Please join us for this fact-filled, cutting edge approach to taking a holistic look at your garden. Cost of the the program is $35.
 
This lecture is suitable for gardeners of all levelsReserve now through the Garden's website or by calling 413-298-3926. Reservations are encouraged; walk-in's welcome!
 
Preview:  See Scott's approach to natural container gardening with native plants by clicking here.  
 

 

Photo: Fothergilla gardenii courtesy of The New England Wild Flower Society
A Report from the Brandywine Valley
Study Weekend for the Passionate Gardener was Amazing!
brandywine tour 10-11
Berkshire Botanical Garden was well represented at this year's Perennial Plant Conference held at The Scott Arboretum, where our group of 16 was acknowledged during the conference's opening remarks and asked to stand up and take a bow! The three-day trip to the Brandywine Valley paired the conference with visits to Hortulus Farm, Chanticleer Garden and the legendary Longwood Garden. Linda Medwid snapped this photo during the tour of Longwood garden led by BBG Director of Horticulture Dorthe Hviid. "I loved the trip - it was wonderful to be with others who share a love of all things green," she said.
 
The trip was so enjoyable that the annual one-day garden tour is already being planned for spring. More news soon. . .think PLANT OBSESSIONS for May 2012!
Dirr's Encyclopedia of Trees and Shrubs
Hot off the press and oh,what a book! 

You will be more than pleased with Michael Dirr's new book, Dirr's Encyclopedia of Trees and Shrubs. Released last week and in our Shop right now, it is THE definitive book on trees and shrubs, packing a punch with 953 pages and over 3,500 color photos.

Purchase this book and get a jump start on our annual Winter Lecture, when we will feature Michael Dirr on Saturday, February 18:

  
The World According to Dirr: Trees and
Shrubs for the 21st Century 

The annual lecture is once again generously sponsored by Hunter Boot and will be held at Monument Mountain Regional High School in Great Barrington. (Snow date: February 19). Tickets are available through the Garden's office or by clicking here

hunter boot logo2

To purchase your copy of this new release, visit the Garden Shop weekdays, 9-4 (enter through the office). While here, take a look at the great selection of items for gardeners and garden enthusiasts, from books and tools to ornaments, handmade soaps and candles.  Shop the Shop!
Every purchase supports the Garden!


For more information about Berkshire Botanical Garden  
call: 413.298.3926

check out our website: www.berkshirebotanical.org 


write:  
Berkshire Botanical Garden
PO Box 826, Stockbridge, MA. 01262

email: 
[email protected]

visit:
intersection of Routes 102 & 183, Stockbridge, MA



 

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