some, the flowers having already peaked earlier in the spring.
There are beautiful sculptures dotted along the pathways
made of stone and bronze, some are abstract, some are of
children. Further along the path we came upon the Edible
Garden lush with lettuces, peppers, giant herb bushes,
tomatoes and dozens more rows of edibles. As tempting as it
looks, the signs warn visitors not to pluck or taste.
At the end of the trail is the Garden Gift Shop filled with
glass hummingbirds, fancy garden tools, sun hats, books on
the plants and a section for kids. You can join the garden as a
member, with benefits that include private tours, free passes
and tickets to the annual Benefit Cocktail Party. There are
also lectures, demonstrations, subscriptions to gardening
magazines, and free admission to nearly 300 public gardens
nationwide.
There’s information on the meetings in and around the
county of the Plant Societies including the Orchid Society,
Bromeliad Society, Begonia Society and even the Poultry
Fanciers Association.
A hidden gem, the Mounts Botanical Garden is a glorious
way to spend the afternoon or hold a special event. Mother
Nature always puts on the best show.
Palm Beach County’s oldest and
largest public garden is a great
opportunity to learn about the plants
that grow well in South Florida.
Friends Barbara Hambrick (left) and Jan Allen (right)
usually come to stroll the garden and sit down on the
benches by the big pond to chat.
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