Now is the time to sign up for a booth at the 2012 Garden Faire fall festival at Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens. This year’s festival is September 22 and 23. Families from all over the region come to this annual event and it’s a terrific opportunity to sell your art and reach new audiences. … Continue reading
The 2012 Summer Symposium and Plant Sale provides a great opportunity for participants and volunteers to learn more about plant varieties that thrive in heat and humidity. The symposium and sale, scheduled Saturday, July 28 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., features gardening experts who share their knowledge of plant selections and water conservation for the summer months. … Continue reading
Our Tour to Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center leaves Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens on Friday, October 12 at 7 a.m. and returns between 6 and 6:30 p.m. Treat yourself to a comfortable ride to Austin to enjoy a Hill Country treasure. Mercer is a regional organizational affiliate with LBJWC so you will enjoy this member’s only plant … Continue reading
Wildflower meadows will change over time. The first year annuals dominate. Mercer’s new wildflower meadow has been inviting a variety of butterflies, birds, and admirers. Visit this new garden in the collections on the east side of Aldine Westfield. Now is the ideal time to wander through the Tropical Garden and proceed north to the new … Continue reading
One stop Mother’s Day shopping at the Mercer Gift Shop on Saturday, May 12th from 10 AM – 3 PM! Michele Carte is a local artist whose jewelry is available at our shop. She incorporates her love of plants and animals in her unique and one-of-a-kind jewelry creations. Michele utilizes gemstones and preserved flowers in … Continue reading