Daily Archives: September 27, 2023

Saturday, September 30, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Knockout Natives for Every Garden

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Great landscapes are brought to life with beautiful, high-performing plants that provide multi-season interest and simultaneously welcome wildlife into the garden. Discover a selection of native plants, from perennials and shrubs to small and medium-sized trees, that have strong ornamental appeal, regional adaptability, and great ecological value at the Berkshire Botanical Garden on September 30, from 1 to 3 p.m. 

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.

$25 for BBG members, $40 for nonmembers. Register at https://www.berkshirebotanical.org/events/knockout-natives-every-garden

Saturday, September 30, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon – Native Evergreens

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Evergreens are an indispensable part of all home landscapes. They provide year-round color and textural interest, give structure to the garden, and offer shelter and food sources for birds. Learn the cultural requirements, ornamental qualities, and various uses of native conifers and broadleaved evergreens that will boost the aesthetic and ecological value of your property on September 30, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Berkshire Botanical Garden.

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.

$25 for BBG members, $40 for nonmembers. Register at https://www.berkshirebotanical.org/events/native-evergreens