| Calendar of Events 2009 |
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
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| January 10, 2009 (9 a.m. - 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.
Register now as we sold out last
time and had a waiting list.
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| Cost: $30 members; $40 Non-members |
Location: Hutcheson Complex, Exhibit Hall A |
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| Garden Digital Photography Workshop
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| January 11 - 25, 2009 (Jan 11 & 25- 12-2p.m. Jan 18- 3-5p.m.) |
More information: 561-233-1757 |
John J. Lopinot award-winning photo journalist and educator will teach you to
expand your photographic skills.
He will help you learn how to make the most
of your equipment you own, inform you about additional equipment you may want
to use in the future, and provide the kind of instruction that will help you
capture nature's beauty in amazing ways. Learn, practice, critique, and
improve your skills during this workshop- a great opportunity to learn from an
expert.A Digital Single Lens Reflex (SLR) camera is required. Reserve your
space early, the maximum class size is 15.
Please note dates and times before
registering.
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| Cost: Members: $100; Non-members $125 |
Location: Conference Room |
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| Florida Arbor Day
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| January 16, 2009 (9:30 am - 11 am) |
More information: 561-233-1757 |
The Original Going Green, Growing Green
Arbor Day was first celebrated in
Nebraska in 1872. By 1894 every state celebrated Arbor Day and has since
spread to other countries.
Mounts Botanical Garden celebrates the day of
trees and the impact they have in our lives and on our world. We invite you to
share the third annual celebration of trees. Join us for our festivities
including a proclamation read by the County Commissioners, VIP speakers, a
tree dedication in the Garden and refreshments. The first 200 attendees will
receive a seedling to nurture in their own landscape.
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| Cost: free |
Location: Garden |
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| Beguiling Begonias
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| January 17, 2009 (9 a.m. - 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.
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| Cost: $40 Members; $50 Non-members |
Location: Auditorium |
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| Everglades Agriculture Area Tour
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| January 30, 2009 (8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 a.m. breakfast) |
More information: 561-233-1757 |
Join this westward tour of Palm Beach County's "Black Gold" area to learn about
the native muck farmlands, unlike any other in the U.S. Discover how
sugarcane, vegetables and rice are grown, harvested and processed
commercially. This tour, including a sugarcane processing plant, vegetable
farm and rice mill- is exceptionally educational and insightful. A continental
breakfast and boxed lunch will be provided (please specify turkey or
vegetarian option).
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| Cost: $40 Members; $50 Non-Members |
Location: Auditorium |
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