| 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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| 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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