| Calendar of Events 2010 |
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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| Designing, Creating & Maintaining Your Home Landscape
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| March 3 - 24, 2010 (6:00 - 9:00 p.m.) |
More information: 561-233-1757 |
This four session workshop will take you through all the steps needed
to
improve your home landscape. Session One includes an evaluation of your
site
conditions, how to avoid common landscape mistakes, and a review of
good
design principles. A homework assignment prepares you for Session Two
which
begins with a tour of Mounts Botanical Garden to see and discuss a
large
number of plants suitable for South Florida. You will also learn
about
purchasing, planting and establishing the plants. In Session
Three,
experienced gardeners work closely with you to address problem areas
you
identify in your landscape, evaluate your ideas and discuss options. With
your
new landscape mapped out, Session Four will focus on how to maintain it
with
tips and techniques to conserve water, reduce pesticide use, and
minimize
labor so you can spend more time enjoying the results.
Please
register by Wednesday, February 24
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| Cost: Members $55; Non-members $65 |
Location: Exhibit Hall A |
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| 12th Annual Spring Benefit
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| March 14, 2010 (4:30 pm - 7:00 pm) |
More information: 561-233-1757 |
Mounts Botanical Gardenpresents
Enchanted Garden comes to life
Mark your
calendar to join late afternoon festivities and frolic in the Garden
entertainment, food, drinks and silent auction.
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| Cost: Tickets $75 |
Location: Garden |
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| Terrarium: Indoor Gardening
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| March 27, 2010 (9 am - Noon) |
More information: 561-233-1757 |
The art of growing and arranging plants in an enclosed container (a terrarium)
is explored in this workshop. Terrariums offer a creative and fun way to have
a miniature landscape right in your home. Instructor Shawna Price of Plant
Dynamics will introduce you to the whimsical yet practical world of gardens
under glass.
guide you through building your own terrarium and inform on how
plants can self-sustain in a terrarium. Design your own attractive plant art
piece. All supplies are included in registration fee; choose from a wide
selection of terrarium plants and a glass vessel. Plants and supplies will be
for sale.
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| Cost: Members $45; Non-Members $55 |
Location: Auditorium |
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