Talcott Greenhouse

The Talcott Greenhouse houses the Botanic Garden’s living collection of plants from around the world.

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Talcott Greenhouse

The Talcott Greenhouse houses the Botanic Garden’s living collection of plants from around the world.

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Upcoming Events (6)

Botanic Garden Open House with Refreshments

Fri, May 23, 2025 1pm to 4pm

The Botanic Garden’s mission revolves around serving as an amazingly diverse plant-based resource for teaching, research, conservation and engagement for the MHC community and beyond. Botanic...

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A Walk on the (sort of) Wild Side

Fri, May 23, 2025 4pm to 5pm

Several hundred acres of natural lands are contiguous with campus and include varied habitats in which grow a wealth of plant life. This natural resource represents a valuable resource for...

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Campus Trees: Evolution to the Revolution and Beyond!

Sat, May 24, 2025 7am to 8am

Trees are fascinating and have so many stories to tell! Join Botanic Garden Director & Curator Tom Clark for a walking tour during which he will share some of these engaging stories touching on...

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For Kids: Sow It Begins!

Sat, May 24, 2025 10am to 11:30am

Thoreau famously wrote, “I have great faith in a seed. Convince me that you have a seed there, and I am prepared to expect wonders.” Indeed, gardeners of all ages experience that same sense of...

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Botanical Cyanotypes Workshop: Plants, Chemistry and Creativity!

Sat, May 24, 2025 1pm to 2pm

Pre-registration required. Join Botanic Garden staff to create and take home one-of-a-kind botanical sun prints using light sensitive fabric! You provide the creativity, we’ll supply everything...

Talcott Greenhouse, Tent

Greenhouse Tour

Sat, May 24, 2025 3pm to 4pm

Pre-registration required. Did you know that vanilla comes from an orchid? Or that cycads saw the rise and fall of the dinosaurs and are still with us today? These stories, along with many more,...

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Keep the Tradition Alive!

Sat, Oct 26, 2024 11am to 1pm

This is a past event.

Does your firstie plant need repotting? Is it not as perky as it was way back in September when you adopted it? Do you have any questions about how to care for it? If so, Botanic Garden staff can...

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Highlight: Trees of Mount Holyoke Tour

Sat, Oct 26, 2024 9am to 10am

This is a past event.

One of the most alluring aspects of campus are the trees that envelop the campus in an ever-changing mantle. Join Botanic Garden director and curator Tom Clark for a walking tour during which he...

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52nd Annual Spring Flower Show

Sun, Mar 17, 2024 10am to 4pm

This is a past event.

The Mount Holyoke College Botanic Garden's 52nd annual Spring Flower Show will be held in the Botanic Garden's c. 1899 Talcott Greenhouse. This much loved tradition will feature an exuberant...

Talcott Greenhouse

52nd Annual Spring Flower Show

Sat, Mar 16, 2024 10am to 4pm

This is a past event.

The Mount Holyoke College Botanic Garden's 52nd annual Spring Flower Show will be held in the Botanic Garden's c. 1899 Talcott Greenhouse. This much loved tradition will feature an exuberant...

Talcott Greenhouse

52nd Annual Spring Flower Show

Fri, Mar 15, 2024 10am to 4pm

This is a past event.

The Mount Holyoke College Botanic Garden's 52nd annual Spring Flower Show will be held in the Botanic Garden's c. 1899 Talcott Greenhouse. This much loved tradition will feature an exuberant...

Talcott Greenhouse

52nd Annual Spring Flower Show

Thu, Mar 14, 2024 10am to 4pm

This is a past event.

The Mount Holyoke College Botanic Garden's 52nd annual Spring Flower Show will be held in the Botanic Garden's c. 1899 Talcott Greenhouse. This much loved tradition will feature an exuberant...

Talcott Greenhouse

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