WPB's Mounts Botanical Garden is Offering Two Special Yuletide Events This Month
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Floridant -- (West Palm Beach, FL – December 3, 2024) Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden will be offering two special Yuletide events in December:

December 8

Tiny Trees, Big Cheer: Succulent Edition

with Michael Spencer

Sunday, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

$45 for members; $55 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission)

Registration is required; class size is limited to 20 adults; classes are nonrefundable.

Join us for a delightful hands-on workshop where you'll create your miniature holiday tree entirely out of succulents. In this festive class, participants will learn the art of arranging colorful, drought-tolerant succulents into charming tabletop trees—perfect as centerpieces or gifts. Led by our succulent expert, Michael Spencer, this beginner-friendly workshop will cover everything from succulent care to design tips for making your tiny tree beautiful and long-lasting. All materials will be provided, including vibrant succulent cuttings, decorative moss, and festive accents to personalize your creation.

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Note: Refreshments and holiday music are included.

For details, please visit:

https://www.mounts.org/events/2024-12/mounts.org

December 21

Handcrafted Gifts:

Create a Frog House and Floral Frogs for Arrangements

with Marilyn Walter & April Krebs

Saturday, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

$30 Members; $40 Nonmembers (includes full Garden admission)

Registration is required; class size is limited to 20 teens and adults; classes are nonrefundable.

Unleash your creativity this holiday season in our Gift-Making Workshop,where you'll craft two unique, nature-inspired gifts: a charming frog house and functional flower frogs for floral arrangements. In this fun and engaging class, you'll learn how to make a cozy, decorative home for garden frogs, providing them with a safe habitat while adding a whimsical touch to your yard. Alternatively, explore the art of creating a flower frog—an essential tool for floral design that helps secure stems in beautiful arrangements. With guidance from experienced artisans, you'll use natural materials and sustainable methods to create functional and beautiful pieces. Perfect for personal use or as a one-of-a-kind handmade gift, these projects will delight gardeners, nature enthusiasts, and floral designers alike. All materials will be provided, and no prior experience is necessary.

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To register, please visit:

https://www.mounts.org/events/2024-12/mounts.org

Attached Images:

(Photo Credit: Mounts Botanical Garden)

1. Tiny Trees, Big Cheer: Succulent Edition – December 8
2. Handcrafted Gifts: Frog House – December 21
3. Handcrafted Gifted: Marilyn Walter – December 21
4. Ribbit the Exhibit II: Watering Frog – All month long

Available for Interview:

Misty Stoller, Interim Director

Mounts Botanical Garden

954.292.8169 / mstoller@pbcgov.org

Media Contact:

Gary Schweikhart, PR-BS

561.756.4298 / gary@pr-bs.net