Daily Archives: April 11, 2023

Wednesday, April 19, 2:00 pm Eastern – A Celebration of Play in the Garden: Labyrinths, Online

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This Gardens Trust online series of four lectures considers aspects of play and playfulness within the landscape and garden. For children, play is the life’s work. We all want to discover what’s new and explore what’s out of sight. We should never lose this sense of revelry. Families that play together come away walking tall and feeling better about themselves and each other. In the spirit, let us celebrate the importance and life-affirming joy of play. Attendees will be sent a Zoom link 2 days prior to the start of the talk, and again a few hours before the talk (If you do not receive this link please contact us). A link to the recorded session will be sent shortly after each session and will be available for 1 week. This ticket link is for this April 19 individual session and costs £5: www.thegardenstrust.org

For four thousand years, Labyrinths have symbolized the Thread of Time and the Path of Life. Across cultures and civilizations, the notion of the Labyrinth has kept appearing and reinventing itself, from Nordic folklore, Roman mosaics and medieval Christian cathedrals to present day examples.

Adrian Fisher gives his own particular interpretation of the Christian Path of Life; not ending (as in Jesus Christ Superstar) at the moment of mortal death; but continuing onwards beyond mortal life to eternal life and Salvation. Adrian Fisher MBE is the world’s leading creator of mazes of all kinds, full of challenges, discovery and fun. For 44 years he has been transforming the traditional art of getting lost into state-of-the-art adventures, each with a compelling narrative and story line. He and his wife Marie live in the village of the Durweston in Dorset. Their garden contains his GEOMITICA art, and a hedge maze with a folly tower, mirrored chamber, spiral staircase and battlements.

He is the author of a whole shelf of books about mazes while his website www.mazemaker explains much more about his work.

Saturday, April 22, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon – Get the Dirt on Soil

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Soil is alive with microorganisms that help provide garden plants with the all-important nutrients they need. Learn the basics of soil science (texture, structure, pH), how to foster and maintain soil health, and why a soil test is a great starting point. Discover how to create a living soil and reap its benefits for years to come. Led by Duncan Himmelman. This April 22 Berkshire Botanical class will take place at the garden in Stockbridge from 10 – noon, and is $15 for BBG members, $20 for nonmembers. Register HERE.

Duncan Himmelman earned his doctorate at Cornell University and taught horticultural science at the college level for 24 years. He recently retired as the Education Manager at Mt. Cuba Center, a public garden in Delaware devoted to native plant advocacy. He continues to enjoy teaching, designing landscapes and promoting ecologically focused gardening practices.