| Calendar of Events 2008 |
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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| Versatile Bromeliads
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| July 19, 2008 (9 AM – 12 PM) |
More information: 561.233.1757 |
Discover the many bromeliads that grow so well in South Florida. Jeff
Hutchinson and Joe Libertucci of the Boca Raton Bromeliad Society will
identify the variations that thrive in the sunny, shady, and other challenging
areas of your Florida garden. Tips on the best bromeliad growing
culture—watering, light requirements, pests and fertilizing —will be
explained. A guided walk to the Mounts Island Color Shade Garden will give you
a chance to view bromeliads in a landscape setting. Each participant will take
home a plant as well a chance to win raffle prizes. Rare and hard to find
plants will be offered for purchase at the end of the workshop. Pre-
registration is required by July 16.
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| Cost: Members $30; Non-members $40 |
Location: Auditorium, Mounts’ Building |
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| The Rain Barrel: Put it away...for another day
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| July 23, 2008 (10AM – 12 PM) |
More information: 561.233.1757 |
Learn how to save water and money by harvesting rainwater. Alyssa Dodd,
Agricultural and Natural Resources Extension Agent with UF/IFAS Palm Beach
County Extension, will explain the value of water, Florida's water budget, and
discuss the amount of water used in Palm Beach County. Learn how individual
actions fit into the "bigger picture" of protecting and conserving our water
resources. A rain barrel & instructions will be given and each participant.
The supply of barrels is limited; advance registration is required.
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| Cost: Member $50/55gal-$40/35gal; Non-member $60/55gal-$50/35gal |
Location: Exhibit Hall A, Mounts’ Hutcheson Complex |
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