Coming Up at BBG

Join us for African Drumming with Tamarack Hollow on Friday, August 1, from 11 a.m. to noon

Join us for Music Mondays featuring The BTUs, August 4, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Join us for a performance by children's entertainer Willy Welch on Friday, August 8, from 11 a.m. to noon

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Come visit! Gardens, galleries, classes, Music Mondays, Family Fridays, farmers markets, daily tours, and more. Open every day, 9 to 5 p.m.

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This week’s Music Mondays concert at Berkshire Botanical Garden featured the enchanting sounds of Glori Wilder and the Moonflowers. Their performance was the perfect soundtrack for a season of daydreaming among the blooms.

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Live concerts and farmers market — every Monday this summer at Berkshire Botanical Garden. The festivities kicked off this week with The Rejuvenators, featuring the great Wanda Houston.

Articles

Not all members of the mint family are called mint. Barbara Smith introduces us to the origins and usage of Monarda fistulosa, also known as bee balm and Mentha “Hillary’s Sweet Lemon, a popular addition to lemonade, mojitos or other cocktails.

Plantain (the herb, not the fruit) and Mexican Oregano are this week's Herb Garden stars. Plus, the Herb Associates have created Lavender Sugar, Strawberry-Opal Shrub, Raspberry-Herb Vinaigrette, and Foard's Garlic Scape Jam —all available for purchase in the BBG Gift Shop!

Lawnmowers have been working overtime. Give yours a good cleaning following Ron's checklist below. Plus, tips for cabbage growth, potato maintenance and more weekly garden chores.

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