Daily Archives: January 4, 2025


Saturday, January 11, 3:00 pm – An Encyclopedia of Gardening for Colored Children

Join Stockbridge Library and Berkshire Botanical Garden on Saturday, January 11, at 3 p.m. for a community read, featuring Jamaica Kincaid’s novel An Encyclopedia of Gardening for Colored Children. The facilitated conversation is free, and registration is preferred. Register at https://www.berkshirebotanical.org/events/community-read-encyclopedia-gardening-colored-children-jamaica-kinkaid


Sunday, January 12, 10:30 am – 2:00 pm – Beginner’s Guide to Orchard & Winter Plant Pruning

One January 12 at 10:30 am at New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, learn the basics of pruning in this hands-on workshop, focusing on shaping fruit trees, caring for non-flowering evergreens and ornamentals. This engaging session is perfect for beginners and will build your skills in pruning with confidence to maintain healthy, beautiful plants. $40 NEBG members, $55 nonmembers. Tickets are limited. Register at www.nebg.org