| Calendar of Events 2012 |
All proceeds from special events are used to support The Mounts Botanical Garden.
Call (561) 233-1757 or email us for additional information.
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| BBQ, Blues + Brews
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| February 5, 2012 (11:00 am - 4:00 pm) |
More information: 561-233-1757 |
The food truck frenzy is coming to Mounts. With authentic, innovative, gourmet
cuisine rumbling into the Garden from all over South Florida, Mounts will be
packed with hungry mobile gourmands chomping at the bit to try the latest
meals on wheels from many of the most popular gourmet food trucks in South
Florida. Live blues music and cold beer & wine will be for sale. Come on out
for a great time in the Garden.
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| Cost: $5.00 entrance donation |
Location: Garden |
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| Stories in the Garden- Bees
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| February 10, 2012 (10:00-11:30 a.m) |
More information: 561-233-1757 |
In partnership with the Palm Beach County Library System this program features
storytime, garden activity & craft project. Geared towards preschool-aged
children (two
to six years old) must be accompanied and supervised by a
parent or guardian. Seating is limited,reservations are suggested.
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| Cost: free |
Location: Garden Pavilion |
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| Growing and Using Herbs
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| February 11, 2012 - February 11, 2011 (9am - Noon) |
More information: 561-233-1757 |
Learn about the expansive world of growing herbs with Dennis Gretton of D&D
Growers. In this workshop we will introduce you to herbs that grow well in our
unique climate. Everything from the right conditions, selection, growing,
harvesting and uses of culinary and medical herbs will be discussed. Recipes
and tastings will be featured and a large selection of herbs will be for sale.
The Evening Herb Society of the Palm Beaches will be on hand to
facilitate.
Don't miss this informative and tasty workshop!
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| Cost: $35 Members; $45 Non-Members |
Location: Exhibit Hall A |
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| Designing, Creating & Maintaining Your Home Landscape
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| February 18 - March 3, 2012 (9am - 1pm) |
More information: 561-233-1757 |
Saturdays, February 18, 25 & March 3
This three-session workshop will take
participants through all the steps needed to improve a home landscape.
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Session One (February 18) includes an evaluation of site conditions, how to
avoid common landscape mistakes and a review of good design principles.
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Session Two (February 25) will begin with a tour of Mounts Botanical Garden to
see and discuss a large number of plants suitable for South Florida. Attendees
will also learn about purchasing, planting and establishing the plants.
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Session Three (March 3): Master Gardeners will work closely with participants
to address individual landscape problem areas, evaluate ideas and discuss
options. Tips and techniques to conserve water, reduce pesticide use and
minimize maintenance will finish the program.
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| Cost: $50 Members; $60 Non-members |
Location: Mounts Auditorium |
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