Coming soon: Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden will host the always popular Plant-A-Palooza Spring Plant Sale.

“The annual Spring Plant Sale at Mounts is a favorite, not-to-be-missed weekend event for both members and visitors, and this year will be bigger and better than ever, including several special horticultural presentations and workshops throughout the weekend by experts in their fields,” promises the Garden’s Interim Co-Director Misty Stoller.

Whether one is an avid gardener or a budding beginner, the Mounts Spring Plant Sale offers something for everyone from 70+ sought-after growers and vendors. Visitors can shop for a wide variety of ornamentals, orchids, succulents, aroids, cactus, bonsai, butterfly/native plants, hoyas, shrubs, fruit and flowering trees, herbs, garden accessories, and much more.

In addition, visitors can learn about South Florida’s plant culture by speaking directly with growers, additional horticultural ‘must-haves’ and unique treasures for the home and garden are available in the Garden’s Nursery and Vintage Thrift Shop, and food and dessert trucks will be at Mounts both days.

Mounts will also be offering a 20% OFF discount on Gift Shop Merchandise on April 27 and 28.

April 27-28
Plant-A-Palooza Spring Plant Sale
+ Saturday: members-only preview 8 to 9 a.m.; open to the public 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (last entry 3:30 p.m.)
+ Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m .(last entry a 2:30 p.m.) 

FREE for Mounts members; $20 nonmembers (adults); $18 (seniors 65+, college students and military with ID); $13 (ages 6-17); free for children under 6 and AHS Reciprocal Admission Program members. Tickets are non-refundable.

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

To purchase Plant-A-Palooza tickets in advance, please visit

https://www.mounts.org/events/​2024-4/mounts.org

Special Plant-A-Palooza Presentations

This year's Plant-a-Palooza will also feature several outstanding horticultural presentations from local experts Victor Lazzari, Mike Kane, and the American Hibiscus Society.

• Saturday, April 27
  + 11 a.m.
  South Florida Roses 101: A Beginners Crash Course with Victor Lazzari
  
  Professional landscape designer, horticulturist and published garden writer Victor Lazzari will discuss the world's most popular garden flower, debunking myths and mysteries, and demonstrating that—with a little careful planning—it is surprisingly easy to grow beautiful, healthy roses in our part of the country. Proper horticultural practices, troubleshooting common pests, and his own vetted “Top 10 List" of the best roses for South Florida gardens will all be included in this exciting discussion with the author of 100 Roses for the South Florida Garden. 
  
  + 2 p.m.
  Tropical Hibiscus Varieties & Hibiscus Propagation
  
  To familiarize visitors with hibiscus and their beautiful blooms, this presentation by the West Palm Beach Conrad-Sunrise Chapter of the American Hibiscus Society will cover hybrid and garden hibiscus characteristics, and growing throughout the tropics, followed by a question-and-answer session.

• Sunday, April 28
  + 11 a.m.

Nature Inside: Houseplants Made Easy with Mike Kane

“Whether you're a newbie or a seasoned 'plant parent,' growing indoor houseplants is a fun, affordable, and satisfying way to add life and style to every room of your home," declares presenter Mike Kane, a certified Florida Master Gardener at Mounts since 2012 who founded Palm Beach Farmyards, a nonprofit urban farming and edible landscaping company, and opened The Garden Shoppe in downtown West Palm Beach in 2019. Kane believes that a green thumb is not something you are born with, but something that can be learned and practiced.

• Saturday, April 27, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Sunday, April 28, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Conrad-Sunrise Chapter of the American Hibiscus Society – Hibiscus Show & Sale

American Hibiscus Society members and hibiscus enthusiasts throughout Florida will bring hundreds of tropical hibiscus blooms of many varieties to be displayed and judged on Saturday morning. Visitors will have the opportunity to view all the beautiful flowers throughout both days.​