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Mounts Botanical Garden to Host Workshop on Growing HerbsFor immediate release: February 1, 2010
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| What: | Growing & Using Herbs in South Florida |
| Date: | Saturday, February 20, 2010 |
| Time: | 9 a.m. to noon |
| Where: | Mounts Auditorium 531 North Military Trail, West Palm Beach |
| Cost: | Members $45; Non-members $55 |
This open discussion style lecture by instructor Dennis Gretton of D&D Growers will cover herbs that grow well in South Florida, culinary and medicinal uses, and combinations that grow well in containers. Participants 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. In addition, a large selection of herbs will be available for purchase.
Mounts Botanical Garden is Palm Beach County’s oldest and largest public garden. Mounts displays tropical and subtropical plants from around the world including plants native to Florida, exotic trees, tropical fruit, herbs, citrus, palms and more.
As a component of the Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension Service, and through its affiliation with the University of Florida, Mounts is the place to connect with Extension horticulturists, master gardeners, the Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Program, and professional horticultural advisors. In addition, Mounts offers a variety of horticultural classes and workshops.
Located at 531 North Military Trail in West Palm Beach, Mounts Botanical Garden is open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. (It is closed on all county observed holidays.) The suggested donation for entry to the garden is $5 per person. For more information, call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org.
