On Wednesday, October 11, 2023 – Experience Blithewold in its finest Fall glory as you stroll through the grounds at sunset. Our Director of Horticulture, Dan Christina, will show you the views that sunset illuminates making the golden, red, and orange hues stand out in the landscape. 4:30 – 5:30 PM https://www.blithewold.org/event/fall-sunset-tour/ Location: Blithewold Mansion, … Continue reading Blithewold Fall Sunset Tour
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Buxton Begonia and Gesneriad Society Show & Sale
On Saturday, September 16 and Sunday, September 17, 2023 – Join the members of the New England Chapter of the Gesneriad Society (NETGS), and the Buxton Begonia Society, and be a part of their combined Annual Plant Show & Sale. The Begonia genus has over 2,000 species of plants and the Gesneriad family of flowering … Continue reading Buxton Begonia and Gesneriad Society Show & Sale
Berkshire Botanical Garden Harvest Festival
On Saturday, October 7 and Sunday, October 8, 2023 – The 24-acre Berkshire Botanical Garden undergoes a remarkable transformation into a vibrant hub for the celebration of community, the natural world and our agricultural heritage. Offering an array of family-friendly activities, live music and a wide selection of regional artisan food and crafts vendors, the … Continue reading Berkshire Botanical Garden Harvest Festival
Somerville Garden Club Plant Sale
On Sunday, September 10, 2023 – Join the Somerville Garden Club for their annual sale of house plants, perennials, annuals, dried flowers, and white elephant gardening items, donated and locally grown by Somerville Garden Club members. Experienced gardeners will be available to answer questions and assist with plant selections. 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM 21 … Continue reading Somerville Garden Club Plant Sale
Aquatic Plant Identification and Biology
On Saturday, September 9, 2023 – Join us at our Nasami Farm for a workshop to learn about the major aquatic plant families – from species with showy, insect-pollinated flowers, to those whose tiny flowers are pollinated underwater. We will cover how to identify numerous native and invasive species and the general biology of aquatic … Continue reading Aquatic Plant Identification and Biology