by Sandi Jones of Broward Orchid Supply
West Palm Beach, FL (June 18, 2025) – Mounts Botanical Garden invites orchid lovers and plant enthusiasts of all levels to cultivate their knowledge and passion this summer during its Orchid Quartet Series. This four-part educational program features live demonstrations and hands-on guidance in orchid care with expert instruction by Sandi Jones of Broward Orchid Supply.
Participants can attend all four sessions or select individual sessions. Attendees will also have the opportunity to purchase plants and potting supplies from Broward Orchid Supply before and after each class.
ORCHID QUARTET SERIES SCHEDULE:
Saturday, July 12 – Orchid Basics
Perfect for beginners! Learn how to select orchids suited to your environment and how to help them grow and bloom beautifully. A phalaenopsis orchid repotting demonstration will be featured.
Saturday, July 19 – Orchid Repotting
Learn when and how to repot your orchids, how to divide them properly, and choose the right potting media and containers. Live demonstrations (excluding phalaenopsis) will be provided.
Saturday, July 26 – Mounting Orchids: An Alternative to Pots
Discover how to mount orchids on materials such as tree fern, cork bark, and even outdoor trees. Learn aftercare techniques to keep your mounted orchids healthy and thriving.
Saturday, August 2 – Diagnosing Orchid Pests and Diseases
Learn to identify and treat common orchid pests and diseases—from thrips and spider mites to bacterial and fungal infections. Participants may bring orchids for diagnosis (in sealed plastic bags to prevent contamination).
REGISTRATION:
- Registration for four-part series:
$140 for Members; $160 for Nonmembers
- Individual Class Registration:
$40 for Members; $50 for Nonmembers
- All classes include Garden admission. Registration is required and limited to 40 adults per session. Classes are non-refundable.
- For more information and to register, visit Orchid Quartet Series.
Additional Upcoming Summer Programming
- Palm Beach County Residents Days
- Dogs’ Days in the Garden
- Beginner & Intermediate Watercolor Painting
- Sahaja Yoga Meditation
- Relaxing Yoga
- Cultivating Paphiopedilums
- Preparing Your Orchid for an Orchid Show Exhibit
- Cacao & Sound Healing with Casa Rituals
- Gather & Create in Nature Ritual
- Spiritual Folklore Broom Making
- Orchid Symposium
For details and to register for events and programs, visit https://www.mounts.org/events/.
About Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County:
With a mission to inspire and educate through nature, Mounts Botanical Garden is Palm Beach County’s oldest and largest botanical garden. Visitors to this 20-acre tropical oasis will see an acclaimed collection of 25 unique garden areas containing more than 7,000 species of tropical and sub-tropical plants, including Florida natives, exotic and tropical fruit trees, herbs, palms, roses, cactus, bromeliads and much more. Mounts Botanical Garden is part of the Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension Department, in partnership with the University of Florida and the non-profit Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden. Mounts Botanical Garden is located at 531 North Military Trail in West Palm Beach. For more information, visit www.mounts.org.