Annual Events
March Mart “Members Only” Plant Sale
Thursday, March 22, 2012
VIP Membership: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
TMS Members: Noon to 2 p.m.
March Mart Plant Sale
Friday and Saturday, March 23 and 24, 2012 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
March Mart, Mercer’s largest plant sale, is held the fourth Friday and Saturday in March and highlights unusual and choice plant varieties unavailable in local markets. For more information on March Mart, click here.
Garden Party and Auction
Saturday, May 5, 2012 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
At this event, party-goers dine under the stars while bidding on unique and extraordinary treasures. Cocktails and a silent auction kick off the evening at 5 p.m. followed by dinner and a live auction. Proceeds benefit special garden projects and programs at Mercer.
Orchid and Tropical Symposium
This symposium and sale, held the fourth Saturday in July, features tropicals, gingers, and other local favorite plants that thrive with heat and humidity.
Garden Faire & Fall Festival
Saturday, September 24, 2011 from 8 a.m.to 4 p.m. and Sunday, September 25, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Garden Faire is held the fourth Saturday and Sunday in September and features regional plant societies, local artists who specialize in garden art, and garden-related authors. Garden-related art, books, and plants are available for purchase. For more information, click here.
Bamboo Festival
Next festival to be hosted in 2012
Local bamboo experts are on hand to discuss all things bamboo during this two-day festival. Each day features a talk, a workshop, and plant sale.
Ongoing Programs
Lunch Bunch meets on the second Wednesday of the month from noon to 2 p.m. Bring a lunch to enjoy while listening to a lecture on a variety of garden topics.
Educational Programs
Mercer places a high priority on education. Adult programs include horticultural workshops, seminars, demonstrations, continuing education, and the Texas Gulf Coast Gardening educational series. Children can participate in a variety of programs and classes, and receive support for science projects. Internships are available for high school and college students.
Volunteer Program
Volunteers are an essential part of Mercer and are involved in activities including gardening, teaching, fund-raising, guiding interpretive tours, and native plant conservation. Become a volunteer in this beautiful and stimulating environment by contacting the volunteer coordinator. For more volunteer information, please follow this link.