STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — Berkshire Botanical Garden's annual Grow Show returns Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 8-9, celebrating 56 years of homegrown flowers and produce. 

 

Show hours are Saturday, Aug. 8, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. 9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

On both days, floral designers and backyard gardeners are showcased in this judged event, featuring five design categories and nearly 80 horticulture classes on display in the Exhibition Hall.

 

Anyone can enter, and participation in the Grow Show is free. Gardeners of all ages and experience levels are welcome to enter the blue-ribbon event known as the Horticulture Division. Backyard gardeners and floral designers of all levels are invited to enter at no cost.

 

The event will also include a youth category, featuring a flower stem or vegetable for display. Youth entries will not receive official judging. Youth entries should be brought to the Garden on Friday, Aug. 7, from 3 to 5 p.m.

 

Admission to the Grow Show is included with garden entry. 

 

Berkshire Botanical Garden is located at  5 West Stockbridge Rd., Stockbridge, Mass.