Spring Programs and Special Events at Sunken Gardens

February 23, Sat., 10:30 -11:30 am – Orchid Repotting and Growing Tips
Spring is the time to re-pot orchids, so learn the best methods to increase orchid blooms. Beth Sedacca from the St. Pete Orchid Farm and long-time orchid volunteer at Sunken Gardens takes the mystery out of orchid care. Orchid supplies and unusual orchids for sale after the program.  Free with Gardens admission or membership. No pre-registration required.

March 3, Sunday, 12 – 4:00 pm – Flamingo Festival
Show your love of flamingos and celebrate our young flock’s birthday! Wear pink for $1 off admission!  Kids’ activities in collaboration with Great Explorations and live steel drum music free with garden admission or membership. Beer, wine, & food available for purchase. See you there!

March 16, Saturday, 10:30 am- 12:00 pm –  Palm Talk and Stroll 
Rick Nale, long-time leader within the Gizella Kopsick Palm Arboretum and St. Petersburg’s City Beautiful Commission, leads you on a special tour through the gardens to learn about our many palms and which ones would work best in your landscape. Pre-registration required due to limited space. Call 727-551-3102 to reserve your spot. Free with paid gardens admission or membership.

March 30, Saturday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. – “Veggie Gardening in Florida” Beat Florida’s sandy soil, bugs, and more to grow the vegetable garden you’ve always wanted.  Glean sustainable tips on building soil, fertilizing, and more from Elise Pickett, owner of The Urban Harvest. Organic heirloom vegetable seedsand veggie starter plants including tomatoes and eggplant for sale after the program. Program free with Gardens admission or membership.April 7, Sunday, 10:00 am- 4:00 pm – Orchid Festival 
Join us for our yearly gathering of multiple premier orchid vendors complete with talks throughout the day on orchid care. More orchids than you can imagine in one place!  Free with paid gardens admission or membership.

April 20, Saturday, 10:00 am-4:00 pm–Earth Day Scavenger Hunt for All AgesWhich of our flamingos recently laid an egg? What power can our Growing Stone give you? Find out by exploring Sunken Gardens’ winding paths, exotic birds, turtles, butterflies, and flowers on a self-guided scavenger hunt at your leisure. You may just win some Florida wildflower seeds to celebrate Earth Day all year long!  For all ages. No pre-registration required. Free with paid admission or membership.

Sunken Gardens is located at 1825 Fourth Street N St. Petersburg, FL 33704.  For more information call 727.551.3102.

 * To register for marked programs: Please call 727-551-3102 or see a cashier. General Admission: $10/Adults, $8/Seniors (62+), $4/Children (age 2-11).

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