What's Coming Up in the Garden?
May 16, 2012
BBG ANNUAL
GARDEN FIELD TRIP
 
Thursday, May 24 
8 am - 6:30 pm
Members: $95
Nonmembers: $120
 
A day-long tour for the 
garden-obsessed! Fee
includes transportation, guided tours and refreshments! Leave all the arrangements to us!
 
This year we'll visit:
 
Hunnewell Arboretum
Wellesley, MA
 
Blanchette Gardens
Carlisle, MA
 
Joe Pye Weed's Garden
Carlisle, MA 
 
 Members: $95
Nonmembers: $120
 
For more information, visit
 
OPEN DAYS
Great Barrington, MA 
 
 You're invited to explore 
two exceptional private 
gardens on Sunday, June 10 
from 10 am - 4 pm. 
 
Seekonk Farm - Honey Sharp's Garden
296 Division Street
 
Wheelbarrow Hill Farm
Route 23
 
Free! 
Rain or Shine
No Reservations Required
 
For more information, visit
 
FARM IN THE GARDEN
Summer Camp
 
We're thrilled to be partnering with the Farm Education Collaborative to offer you 
and your family an opportunity for hands-on
learning and growth!
 
A Typical Day at 
Farm in the Garden Camp:
 
collect eggs * pull carrots * care for sheep, goats and chicken * build a bean 
trellis * card and felt wool *
eat snacks that we grow ourselves! 
 
To see more about the activities your children will 
be doing, click here.
 
Ages 5 - 10
Weekly Sessions start July 9
Monday through Friday
9 am - 3 pm
 
Members: $300
Nonmembers: $325
 
SIGN UP NOW!
 
Register by calling 
413-298- 3926 or visit
 
Master Gardeners'
Horticulture Hotline
 
Have gardening questions?
 
The western Massechusetts Horticultural Hotline is live every Monday, 9am - noon, through September. Call 
413-298-5355 or stop in at The Center House at Berkshire Botanical Garden where Master Gardeners
volunteers are on Duty! 
 
Leave a message
anytime and an expert
will call you back! 
 
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Plant Sale After Party!
plant sale after party
 
It's not over until its over!
25% OFF ALL REMAINING PLANTS! 
Perennials, Annuals, Woody Plants, Vines! 
Daylilies, Hostas, Grasses, Shrubs! 
 
Available at the BBG Garden Shop!  
Open Daily, 9-5 at the Visitor Center
 
Volunteer Information Session
TOMORROW, May 17th at 2 PM


An outstanding force of over 300 volunteers support the BBG's mission each year. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a brand new face, stop by our Volunteer Information Session tomorrow, May 17th to learn how to make the most of your time at the Garden. Enjoy a tour and refreshments at 2pm. 

Opportunities are still available for:
Gift Shop Helpers 
Greet visitors and process sales for admission, garden tools, books and accessories!

 

Tour Guides
Lead visitors through the Garden's highlights. Learn all you need to know with a training session led by Director of Education 
Elisabeth Cary.

To RSVP, contact Sharon Hulett-Shepherd at [email protected] or 413.298.3926 ext 14

CLASSES THIS WEEKEND!
Spaces Still Available!
 
Lecture and Demo
Followed by a sale of lilac liners (small newly rooted plants)!
1 - 3 pm
Taught by Jake Alexander
  
Hands-on Weekend Workshop
Saturday and Sunday, 9 am - 4 pm
Taught by Felix Lufkin
 
Hands-on Workshop
10 am - noon
Taught by Elisabeth Cary
 
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