We’re deep in the throes of a New England winter here in the Northampton area and for us at the botanic garden that means something very exciting: we are preparing for the bulb show which will open on Saturday, March 7, 2026. To kick off the show,  botanist and writer Peter Grima will give an opening lecture on Friday, March 6, 2026. The lecture, Emily Dickinson: Western Mass Botanist, delves into Dickinson’s botanical interest, the expansive herbarium she created, and how her poetry reflects this exploration into the plant life of the surrounding region.  A preview of the bulb show to follow!

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