Daily Archives: August 2, 2021


Saturday, August 21, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm, & Sunday, August 22, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – The Grow Show

Celebrate a 51-year tradition of growing and showing at the Berkshire Botanical Garden on August 21 and 22.

Floral designers and backyard gardeners are the celebrities at the Garden’s annual Grow Show, where  beautiful floral arrangements and the peak summer harvest are spotlighted in this upbeat, judged event featuring five design and nearly 80 horticulture classes on display in the Exhibition Hall.

Anyone can enter! Whether you bring a single bloom or enter every category, there is no charge to participate in the Grow Show – questions regarding the horticultural division can be sent to Stephanie Bradford at sbradford311@gmail.com.

Enter the Horticulture Division. Gardeners of all ages and experience levels are welcome to enter this blue-ribbon event! 
Save time on entry day — download and print Horticulture Division entry forms

Enter the Floral Division. Our five floral division classes focus on “Taking Flight,” the Garden’s 2021 theme which includes flight-inspired exhibits, events and family activities.
Save time on entry day — download and print Floral Division entry forms

The Grow Show is free with Garden admission.


Learn How to Garden from the Experts

The National Trust School of Gardening is a book packed full of tips, ideas, guides and illustrations.
It has all the information you need to transform your own garden or growing space and is suitable for both new and experienced gardeners. To celebrate the launch of the book, we’re sharing the first chapter as a sample. In this chapter, you’ll discover everything you need to know about garden design, including finding your style, making the most of views and choosing the right plants.
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