| 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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| Last Chance Vegetable Gardening in South Florida
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| January 9, 2010 (9 am - Noon) |
More information: 561-233-1757 |
Due to the popularity of this topic we have added another workshop which will
address the plants that can still be planted and harvested before the end of
the season (summer). Mounts’ Horticulturist, Mike Page will teach you how to
successfully grow your own vegetables, covering everything from seed to
germination to harvest. Tips and techniques will be shared on how to have a
productive garden and enjoy fresh chemical-free produce. All participants will
receive a vegetable seedling to take home.
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| Cost: Members $35, Non-members $45 |
Location: Exhibit Hall A |
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| Garden Digital Photography Workshop
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| January 10 - 24, 2010 (January 10, 24 – 12-2pm-- January 17 - 3-5pm) |
More information: 561-233-1747 |
Expand your digital photography skills with award-winning photo journalist and
educator John J. Lopinot. John will help you learn how to make the most of the
equipment you own and provide instruction that will help you capture nature’s
beauty in amazing ways. Learn, practice, and improve your skills with a great
instructor & expert. A Digital Single Lens Reflex camera is required. Class is
limited to 15. Workshop times vary per date.
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| Cost: $100 members, $125 non-members |
Location: Clayton Hutcheson Complex, Conference Room |
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| Florida Arbor Day
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| January 15, 2010 - January 15, 2009 (10 a.m.) |
More information: 561-233-1757 |
This special event will include short presentations, a delightful reception
featuring refreshing tropical treats, tours of the beautiful gardens and the
first 100 attendees will receive a tree seedling to plant in their own yard to
cultivate and grow.
Keynote Speakers:
Dr. Brian Clement, Co-Director,
Hippocrates Health Institute
Dr. Clement is an internationally renowned
speaker who has established, organized and directed health programs throughout
the world. He is a champion of health and natural healing who has written
numerous books on the subject.
Rich Hawkins, Green Team & Director of
Materials Management, The Breakers Palm Beach, Inc.
Mr. Hawkins leads the
famous hotel’s sustainability projects and was the first hotel in Palm Beach
County to receive the Green Lodging Award. He is also a co-founder of
Localecopia, a not-for-profit focusing on sustainable agriculture for the
community.
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| Cost: Free |
Location: Garden |
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| Beguiling Begonias Workshop
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| February 6, 2010 (9 am - Noon) |
More information: 561-233-1757 |
Discover the fabulous perennial landscape begonias that grow so well in South
Florida. This lecture will show you, with slides and live plants, the various
types of rhizomatous, cane, and other begonias that will thrive in your
garden. In the workshop that follows, each participant will learn how to
propagate these begonias and will pot up a tray of assorted cuttings to take
home. Price includes potting materials and begonia cuttings. After the
workshop, you will have the opportunity to expand your begonia collection from
a selection of mature begonias available for sale.
Please register by Monday,
February 1
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| Cost: Members $40; Non-members $50 |
Location: Exhibit Hall A |
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| Growing & Using Herbs in South Florida
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| February 20, 2010 - February 20, 2009 (9 am - Noon) |
More information: 561-233-1757 |
In this open-discussion style lecture, with instructor Dennis Gretton of D&D
Growers we will cover topics including herbs that grow well in South Florida,
culinary and medicinal uses and combinations that grow well in containers.
Each participant will create their own container with a selection of herbs.
Everything from preparing the container, soil mix, and nutrients to choosing,
arranging and actually installing plants will be demonstrated. A large
selection of herbs will be for sale.
The Evening Herb Society of the Palm
Beaches will be present to assist and recruit members.
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| Cost: Members $45; Non-Members $55 |
Location: Mounts Auditorium |
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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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| Tropical Gardening Course with Gene Joyner
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| April 3 - 17, 2010 (8 am - 11 am Saturday April 3, 10,17) |
More information: 561-233-1757 |
Learn the secrets of tropical gardening with Gene Joyner, retired PBC Extension
Agent.
Join us and acquire a basic knowledge of the plants that grow well in
this unique sub-tropical climate that is South Florida. This three session
short course is a combination of seminar and workshop in the Garden. Topics
include:
April 3- Plant Selection & Maintenance- Learn about common landscape
plants and trees, installation, fertilizing & pruning.
April 10 – Insect &
Disease Control – Learn insect identification and control, including
beneficial insects and diseases.
April 17 – Lawn Maintenance – Learn about
the grass varieties, pest and diseases, watering and fertilizing.
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| Cost: Members $40; Non-members $50 |
Location: Exhibit Hall A |
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| More Than a...Spring Plant Sale & Hibiscus Show
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| April 24 - 25, 2010 (April 24 – 9-5 ; Sunday, April 25 – 9-4) |
More information: 561-233-1757 |
Saturday, April 24 – 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Member’s Breakfast Saturday 8:00 am –
9:00 am
Sunday, April 25 – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
This annual plant sale
features over 80 vendors with an amazing assortment of quality plants and
goods. Palms, orchids, bamboo, begonias, bromeliads, fruit trees, and many
other types of plants will be for sale.This is your opportunity to learn about
the plants that grow well in South Florida and it’s the best place to find
something new for your garden.
The American Hibiscus Society, Sunrise-Conrad
Chapter will be having their hibiscus show featuring many of the state's best
blooms and plants will be available at their booth. The Palm Beach County
Woodturners will be selling a large selection of their beautiful
woodturnings.
New members receive a free plant from the Mounts’ Nursery
Guild. Memberships will be available at the gates.
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| Cost: Members free; Non-members $5 |
Location: Garden |
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| Connoisseurs Garden Tour
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| May 8 - 9, 2010 (May 8 – 10am – 5pm; May 9 – 11am- 5pm) |
More information: 561-233-1757 |
A Mother’s Day Tradition
One of Palm Beach County's premier garden
tours.
Spend Mother’s Day weekend with your family and friends touring
exceptional private gardens. Visit eight extraordinary gardens in the western
communities of Palm Beach. Take one day or two, travel at your own
pace.
Brochures containing complete garden descriptions and tickets can be
purchased from our office or numerous ticket outlets throughout the County.
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| Cost: Members $20; Non-members $25 |
Location: 8 private gardens- western Palm Beach County |
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| Yoga in the Garden
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| June 5 - December 18, 2010 (9:00 AM- 10:15 AM) |
More information: 233-1757 |
Saturdays beginning in June
Call weekly on Thursdays to confirm class will
happen.
Kimberly LaRue Certified Yoga Instructor, Licensed Massage
Therapist and Holistic Life Coach will be our instructor. Kimberly has a
unique and playful style, helping you delve deep into your innermost being.
Her classes are designed specifically for each individual based on their
particular and unique needs and leave you in a state of connectedness and
balance: energized, yet relaxed. They are challenging, but easy to follow, and
works to each level.
Class will be held outdoors or indoors- class vote
decides. All levels welcome. Bring yoga mat, towel and water. Please refrain
from wearing perfume and turn off electronics
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| Cost: $10 pre –paid; $15 at door |
Location: Garden-meet at front entrance |
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| Farm-Your-Backyard- Vegetable Growing
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| June 19, 2010 (9am - 12pm) |
More information: 561-233-1757 |
Now is the time to begin planning your vegetable garden. Mounts Horticulturist,
Mike Page and Arthur Kirstein, Coordinator of Agricultural Economic
Development, will teach you how to successfully grow your own vegetables. This
program’s focus is on establishing and managing small vegetable projects.
Tips on site preparation, seedling establishment, planting, maintenance and
harvesting will be covered.Register by June 16, this popular workshop has sold
out in the past.
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| Cost: Members $20; Non-members $30 |
Location: Exhibit Hall A |
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| Garden Digital Photography Contest
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| June 21 - 25, 2010 (9am - 4pm office hours for submissions) |
More information: 561-233-1757 |
Photo entries accepted June 21-25 9:00am- 4:00 pm Mounts office
Entry
Categories include: Plant Life, Animal Life, People in the Garden,
Scenics/Landscapes and Nature Close-ups. Photos must be taken at Mounts
Botanical Garden.
See winning photos from Mounts’ previous contests on
display in the lobby of the Mounts building. Your winning photos could be on
display or grace our various publications.
Official rules and entry form can
be found on our website- mounts.org, .pdf under Calendar of Events tab &
Mounts office in the Hutcheson Complex and also in the Garden Shop, which is
open from Thursday to Sunday.
Judging Ceremony will take place on Saturday
July 17, 1pm in Exhibit Hall A.
Award-winning photo journalist and educator,
John J. Lopinot will be our Master of Ceremonies and Head Judge. Guest judge
Greg Allikas, is also an award winning photographer and awards photographer
for the American Orchid Society.
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| Cost: Members free: Non-members $10 |
Location: Mounts office |
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| Photo Contest Judging Ceremony
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| July 17, 2010 (1:00 pm) |
More information: 561-233-1757 |
Award-winning photo journalist and educator, John J. Lopinot will be our Master
of Ceremonies and Head Judge. Guest judge Greg Allikas, is also an award
winning photographer and awards photographer for the American Orchid Society.
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| Cost: free |
Location: Exhibit Hall A |
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| Versatile Bromeliads
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| July 17, 2010 (9 a.m. - 12 p.m.) |
More information: 561-233-1757 |
This workshop is for beginner and advanced bromeliad growers to 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 using live plants. A
guided walk to the Mounts Island Color Shade Garden will give you a chance to
view bromeliads in a landscape setting. Materials are included in the
registration fee for this workshop. 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. Please register by Thursday, July 15.
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| Cost: Members $30; Non-members $40 |
Location: Auditorium |
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| Palms 101: Not Another Queen Palm workshop
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| August 14, 2010 (9AM- Noon) |
More information: 561-233-1757 |
This workshop is tailored for the homeowner on a quest for more knowledge on
palms. Kitty Philips, Past President of the Palm Beach Palm and Cycad Society,
will present how to use different palms in the landscape for sun, shade, wet,
and dry locations. Different species available here in South Florida will be
discussed. Landscape placement as well as tips on the growing culture for a
palm will be covered, including mature size, watering, light requirements,
fertilizing, and planting. Live examples will be available and a guided walk
through Mounts will give you a chance to view palms in the landscape. Palms
will be available for purchase at the end of the workshop.
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| Cost: Members $30; Non-members $40 |
Location: Mounts Auditorium |
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| GREEN M&M’s PARTY
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| August 19, 2010 (6:00 to 8:30 p.m.) |
More information: 561/233-1757 |
Crane's will provide one free drink ticket per person (good for beer, wine or
frozen drinks) -- additional drinks will be available at happy hour prices.
Crane's will also provide tasty edibles and live entertainment by the dynamic
DYMiN.
Raffle tickets will be sold for 3 for $5 or an arm's length for
$20. (The two organizations will split evenly all net profit.)
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| Cost: $25 per person |
Location: Crane’s BeachHouse Hotel & Tiki Bar |
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| Everything Orchids; A Shady Affair Plant Sale
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| September 11 - 12, 2010 (10 AM – 4 PM) |
More information: 561-233-1757 |
This weekend event showcases a select number of top orchid and shade plant
growers, artists, and craftspeople who share their knowledge and passion for
orchids and plants. The event features fun and informative lectures featuring
Dr. Martin Motes and others.Book sales and signings to follow. An silent
auction of magnificent tabletop arrangements is an added special treat.
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| Cost: Members free; Non-members $5.00 |
Location: Garden |
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| Farm-Your-Backyard- Vegetable Growing
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| September 18, 2010 (9AM-3PM) |
More information: 561-233-1757 |
Now is the time to begin planning your vegetable garden. Mounts Horticulturist,
Mike Page and Arthur Kirstein, Coordinator of Agricultural Economic
Development, will teach you how to successfully grow your own vegetables. This
program’s focus is on establishing and managing small vegetable projects.
Tips on site preparation, seedling establishment, planting, maintenance and
harvesting will be covered.Register by this popular workshop has sold out in
the past.Lunch included please specify turkey or vegetarian box lunch.
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| Cost: Members $35; Non-members $45 |
Location: Exhibit Hall A |
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| Mounting & Repotting Orchids
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| September 25, 2010 (10:00 am - Noon) |
More information: 561-233-1757 |
This workshop with instructors Tom Wells and Sandi Jones of Broward Orchid
Supply, students will learn what orchids need--water, light, fertilizer,
temperature. Attendees are encouraged to bring an orchid up to 6 inches to
repot or mount. Several methods will be demonstrated such as potting and
mounting on tree fern, cork bark or grapevine. Orchid supplies and small
orchids will be available to purchase.
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| Cost: $30 Members; $40 Non-Members |
Location: Auditorium |
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| Tropical Gardening Course with Gene Joyner
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| October 9 - 23, 2010 (8 am - 11 am Saturday October 9,16,23) |
More information: 561-233-1757 |
Learn the secrets of tropical gardening with Gene Joyner, retired PBC Extension
Agent.
Join us and acquire a basic knowledge of the plants that grow well in
this unique sub-tropical climate that is South Florida. This three session
short course is a combination of seminar and workshop in the Garden. Topics
include:
April 3- Plant Selection & Maintenance- Learn about common landscape
plants and trees, installation, fertilizing & pruning.
April 10 – Insect &
Disease Control – Learn insect identification and control, including
beneficial insects and diseases.
April 17 – Lawn Maintenance – Learn about
the grass varieties, pest and diseases, watering and fertilizing.
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| Cost: Members $40; Non-members $50 |
Location: Exhibit Hall A |
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| Fall Family Festival
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| October 17, 2010 (11 AM – 4 PM) |
More information: 561-233-1757 |
Co-sponsored by the Junior League of the Palm Beaches. This annual family
festival features games, hands-on activities, music, refreshments, and prizes
for all. Favorite activities include pony rides, face painting, seedling
giveaways, a climbing wall, bounce house, kiddie train rides, and more.
Educational booths featuring ladybugs, butterflies, herbs and plants are a fun
& educational experience for children and adults alike. Children and adults
are encouraged to come in Halloween costume. Some activities are free, others
have a nominal charge.
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| Cost: Members & children under 10, FREE; Non-members $3 |
Location: Garden |
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| More than a ..Fall Plant Sale -Hibiscus Show & Sale
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| November 6 - 7, 2010 (Saturday 9-5 ; Sunday 9-4) |
More information: 561-233-1757 |
Saturday, November 6, 9 AM – 5 PM
Members Breakfast, 8 – 9 AM
Memberships
will be for sale Saturday AM
Sunday, November 7, 9 AM – 4 PM
This annual
Fall Plant Sale features over 80 vendors with an amazing assortment of quality
plants and goods. This is your opportunity to learn about the plants that grow
well in South Florida and it’s the best place to find something new for your
garden. The American Hibiscus Sunrise-Conrad Chapter will be having their
hibiscus show featuring many of the state's best blooms. Hibiscus plants
available at their booth. The PBC Woodturners will be selling a large
selection of their beautiful woodturnings.
Palms, orchids, bamboo, begonias,
bromeliads, fruit trees, and many other types of plants will be for sale.
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| Cost: Members Free; Non-members $5.00 |
Location: Garden |
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