Mounts Botanical Garden to Host Annual PLANT-A-PALOOZA Exotics & Orchids Plant Sale, Sept 21-22
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Floridant -- (West Palm Beach, FL – September 3, 2024) Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden is inviting nature lovers and horticultural buffs to one of its most popular annual events:

September 21 & 22 – Rain or Shine!

Plant-a-Palooza Exotics & Orchids Plant Sale

+ Saturday, 9 am to 4 pm (Members Only preview 8 am to 9 am; last entry 3:30 pm)

+ Sunday, 9 am to 3 pm (last entry 2:30 pm)

FREE for members, $15 for nonmembers (adults); $12 (seniors 65+, college students, and military with ID); $7 (ages 6-17); free for children under 6 and AHS Reciprocal Admission Program members. Tickets are nonrefundable.

Note: Admission is by credit/debit card ONLY; no cash.

Mounts Botanical Garden's Exotics and Orchids Sale features the finest plant growers, artisans, and experts from across the State of Florida. Visitors have an opportunity to fully engage in the world of plants and learn new gardening techniques, discover what's trending in floral design, and enjoy Mounts Botanical's tranquil tropical oasis all at the same time. They can shop a wide variety of rare, exotic, and hard-to-find orchids, plants, trees, herbs, ornamentals, succulents, cactus, bonsai, butterfly/native plants, shrubs, and fruit trees, as well as garden accessories, baskets, fine crafts, and more, from 50 highly sought-after top growers and artisan vendors. Visitors can also learn about South Florida's plant culture by speaking directly with growers. In addition, speakers and authors who are experts in their respective fields will conduct fun and informative presentations and answer visitors' questions. Plus, additional horticultural 'must-haves' and unique treasures for your home and garden are also available in the Garden's Gift Shop, Nursery, and Vintage Garden Thrift Shop. Food and dessert trucks will also be at the Garden throughout both days.

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Attached Images:

(Photo Credit: Mounts Botanical Garden)

1. David Hernandez , Amorphophilia – September 21
2. Abraham Jantz, Growing Food at Home – September 22
3. Mike Sands, Common Orchids – September 22

Available for Interview:

Misty Stoller, Interim Co-Director

Mounts Botanical Garden

954.292.8169 / mstoller@pbcgov.org

Media Contact:

Gary Schweikhart

PR-BS

561.756.4298 / gary@pr-bs.net