The countdown to Tucson is on, and The Botanical Society of America and its cosponsors cannot wait to see all of you at Botany2026 (August 1-5) in Tucson, Arizona.
Whether you are presenting your latest research, exploring the incredible Sonoran Desert on one of our field trips, diving into hands-on workshops, or simply reconnecting with your botanical community, this is going to be a meeting to remember.
And speaking of not wanting to miss out, the exhibitor hall has completely sold out, meaning you will have a packed floor full of exciting opportunities, resources, and conversations waiting for you.
Registration is open now!
Come for the science. Stay for the community. We will see you in Tucson.
Join Wool Works as we honor the incredible small farms, passionate breeders, and super-talented makers who bring wool (and wool-adjacent goodies!) to life. Think of it as a joyful gathering of creativity, sustainability, and fuzzy fun in the middle of summer!
Our mission? To spark your curiosity and warm your heart with the science of wool, the beauty of sustainable agriculture, and the artistry that transforms simple fibers into fabulous creations.
What to Expect: • Over 65 amazing vendors ready to dazzle you with unique finds. • Inspiring art displays and captivating presentations. • A chance to connect, learn, and fall in love with wool all over again.
Where: The Weave Shed at Greylock WORKS in North Adams, Massachusetts. When: July 18, 2026, from 10 am to 7pm
Grab Your Timed Entry Tickets: Go to https://www.wool.works/ and click the button. Feeling extra generous? Add a little more to your ticket price to sponsor Wool Works programming—every dollar helps keep the woolly magic alive! Brought to you with love by: Brooklyn General Store + Wing and a Prayer Farm
Mark your calendar for July 10, when the online auction for Lotusland Celebrates: Botanical Splendor goes live. The curated selection features 30 unusual art pieces, objects, and experiences, and will continue to be open to bidders worldwide until July 19. The live auction at the live gala on July 18, hosted by actor Jane Lynch with special guest Martha Stewart, will highlight no more than eight exceptional lots. The fundraiser for Ganna Walska Lotusland supports plant conservation and its horticultural education mission. For more information visit https://www.lotusland.org/celebrates/
The New England Daylily Society welcomes the public to a display of extraordinary daylilies, highlighting the wide variety of sizes, forms, colors, and patterns grown by daylily enthusiasts from the New England region. Every year, hybridizers introduce the latest and greatest of new cultivars, adding to the more than 88,000 already registered varieties. Mid-July is peak season for daylily bloom in our area and therefore the perfect time to showcase the best in Hemerocallis, the scientific name for daylily. Up until the morning of the show, society members don’t know which flowers they will be bringing since each bloom lasts for only one day and you can never be sure which flowers will be open. Come see the show and vote for your favorites! Sales tables will be open (cash or check only) and expert growers will be there to answer your questions. The event takes place on July 11 from 11 – 3:30 at the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill. For more information, and to purchase entrance tickets online, visit https://nebg.org/shows/
Fuller Craft Museum is partnering with Worcester Center for Craft to present the Craft Fair on June 13–14, 2026.
This two-day celebration of creativity will feature handcrafted work by nearly 50 talented artists from across the region, plus studio classes, live demonstrations, food trucks, and music. It’s a vibrant weekend designed to connect makers and the community through the power of craft. For more information visit https://worcestercraftcenter.org/events/american-craft-fair-at-the-fuller-craft-museum-429/
The Massachusetts Horticultural Society will host the 2026 New England Rose Show at The Gardens at Elm Bank on Saturday, June 20. Enjoy speakers, a rose sale, a flower crown station, and themed displays. The show is included with Garden Admission – free for MHS members, $14 for adults, $5 for kids 3 – 17, 2 and under free. For more information visit https://www.masshort.org/rose-show
The annual South Coast Harvest Festival will take place at the Westport Fairgrounds Friday, September 25 from 3 – 8, Saturday, September 26 from 10 – 8, and Sunday, September 27 from 10 – 6. Tickets will be available at the gate all three days of the event and are cash only. There will be an onsite ATM. This is a rain or shine event. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for kids 5 – 12, and free for children under 5. There is ample free parking, but no pets are allowed, except for service animals. For more information visit https://southcoastharvestfestival.com/home
Herbstalk is a community event that connects people + plants. They host a range of inspiring classes and an herbal market with local crafters. Join them for a joyful weekend of herbal workshops, plant walks and handmade botanical goods at Herbstalk. Explore herbalism in community and connect with local healers, herbalists, farmers and artists. Take classes in herbal and holistic health, medicine making, gardening and environmental awareness topics.
The two days at the Armory in Somerville include:
A vibrant and welcoming community space
Dozens of indoor and outdoor classes focused on plants and the natural world
A local marketplace of handmade herbal goods from New England herbalists & crafters
Berkshire Botanical Garden’s 49th annual Plants-and-Answers Plant Sale will be held on May 8, 9 and 10, coinciding with the second annual SpringFest on May 9. This event marks a significant celebration of plants, play and community, with proceeds supporting the Garden’s horticulture and education programs. The sale will feature a diverse selection of perennials, annuals, herbs, and vegetables, all designed to promote nature-based landscaping and attract pollinators.
Traditionally held on Mother’s Day weekend, the Plants-and-Answers Plant Sale began in 1977 as BBG’s harbinger of spring for gardeners in the Berkshires and beyond. This year’s sale continues the tradition of offering the most robust plants for landscape and container gardens, along with a wide selection of organic vegetable and herb plants. Featured are a selection of plants that attract bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, moths, and other pollinators. As always, the popular “Ask Me” staff and volunteers will be on hand to provide expert advice.
While the plant sale fills the grounds with gardening excitement, SpringFest brings an added layer of festivity on Saturday, May 9 — a full day of family fun with free admission from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A celebration of the season and of community, SpringFest features food trucks and enough children’s activities to keep the youngest visitors happily busy for hours. Little ones can enjoy a petting zoo, pony rides, face painting, classic lawn games, and more. A traditional Maypole dance adds a whimsical, old-world flourish to the day’s lineup.
Garden members receive early buying privileges and a discount on BBG plant purchases. To become a member, visit BerkshireBotanical.org. Garden members enjoy early buying hours on Friday, May 8, from 9 to 11 a.m., with the sale opening to the general public from 11 to 4 p.m. Weekend hours continue Saturday and Sunday, May 9 and 10 (from 9 to 4 p.m. both days). Free parking will be available to all.
Berkshire Botanical Garden is located at 5 West Stockbridge Rd., Stockbridge, Mass. Visit BerkshireBotanical.org for more information.
This year, Farmer Scott’s Heirloom Tomato Plant Sale at Gore Place will be held in person. Fill your garden with vegetable transplants, grown on the Farm at Gore Place. Choose from a wide variety of hard-to-find heirloom and hybrid tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, herbs, and marigolds. These are all beautiful transplants, ready for your garden.
The event will be held out-of-doors on Mother’s Day Weekend. Masks are encouraged, but not required. For more information, visit https://goreplace.org/visit/shop/plant-sale
