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ANNUAL BBG
GARDEN FIELD TRIP | |
Thursday, May 24
8 am - 6:30 pm
WALK INS WELCOME
Arrive no later than 7:45 am
A day-long tour for the
garden-obsessed! Fee
includes transportation, guided tours and refreshments! Bring a lunch and leave the rest to us!
This year we'll visit:
Hunnewell Arboretum
Wellesley, MA
Blanchette Gardens
Carlisle, MA
PLANTS FOR SALE!
Joe Pye Weed's Garden
Carlisle, MA
Members: $95
Nonmembers: $120
For more information, visit
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| UPCOMING CLASSES | |
Wednesday, June 6
5 - 7 pm
Pauline Muth
Saturday, June 9
10am - noon
David Burdick
Summer Garden Maintenance Clinic
Saturday, June 9
2 - 4 pm
Jenna O'Brien
IPM Workshop
for Gardeners
Thursday, June 14
5 - 7 pm
Ron Kujawski, Ph. D
One Week from Seed to Salad
Saturday, June 16
10 am - noon
Steve Meyerowitz
Arts Traveling Cactus and Succulent Plant Show
Saturday, June 16
1 - 3 pm
Art Scarpa
SIGN UP NOW!
Register by calling
413-298- 3926 or visit
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FARM IN THE GARDEN
Summer Camp | |
A unique 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
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
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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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Stop by The BBG Shop! The BBG Shop is now officially open! Stop by for a look at our new and growing selection of home and garden accessories, books, treats by the Herb Associates and more! NEW THIS WEEK 25% OFF LARGE FIBERSTONE PLANTERS!
AND
25% OFF ALL PLANTS!
Plants added every morning!
Perennials, Annuals, Woody Plants, Vines!
Daylillies, Hostas, Grasses, Shrubs!
The BBG Garden Shop is
Open Daily, 9-5 at the Visitor Center
(413) 298-3926 ext. 13
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Save the Date!
OPEN DAYS, GREAT BARRINGTON
Take advantage of this rare opportunity 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
Rain or Shine
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Call for Farm in the Garden Camp CITs!
Do you know a teenager aged 15-19 who loves working with children and is interested in farm and garden activities? The Berkshire Botanical Garden's Farm in the Garden Camp has a position available for a Counselor-in-Training who will work closely with camp instructors, staff, and children aged 5-10. The CIT will assist with all camp activities, including working with children and farm animals and helping with cooking, games, songs, and agricultural crafts.
This position offers a weekly stipend.
CIT Requirements: 1) All CITs must attend Staff Training days on Friday, June 29th (at BBG in Stockbridge, MA) and Friday, June 6th (at Hampshire College Farm Center in Amherst, MA) from 8:30am-4:00pm. 2) All CITs must be available to work all 4 weeks of camp, Monday through Friday, July 9th to August 3rd, 8:30am to 4;00pm. 3) CITs must be 15 years of age or older by July 1st.
The application should be sent to Meg Taylor at
For questions contact Jamie Samowitz,
Youth Education Coordinator, at (413) 298-3926 ext 16
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