The Heathcote Botanical Gardens Bonsai Study Group meets in the James J. Smith Bonsai Gallery Pavilion on the last Saturday of each month from 10:30 am - 2 pm. The next meeting is on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012
The Guest Bonsai Artist will be International Bonsai Artist Ed Trout. Ed is a multi-talented and knowledgeable international bonsai artist. Ed's achievements in bonsai are legendary but what is outstanding about Ed is his philosophy of bonsai. It is poetic. His love for the art and his predecessors is unchallenged. Ed is extending his generosity by offering to photograph your bonsai to enter the John Naka award held by the American Bonsai Society. Besides the photo session, Ed will be available to guide you in the right direction to better your bonsai. For more information on this event or to contact our curator, please email Patrick Giacobbe at
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Attendees may bring Bonsai (in a ceramic bonsai training or bonsai pot) to be analyzed by the study group. Spectators are always welcome.
The Bonsai Study Group is free for Heathcote Members. Regular Admission prices apply for non-members. Memberships support the Bonsai Gallery and Botanical Gardens' operation.
After School Gardening with Nan Billings
Thursday Afternoons 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Winter Session: Jan 5 - Mar 1, 2012
The Heathcote Kids' After-School Gardening Winter session is scheduled for Thursday afternoons from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm starting January 5 through March 1, 2012. Cost for the 9 week session is a one time fee of $5 for members and $10. for non-members. This session the children will be planting more winter vegetables while harvesting and tasting the fruits and vegetables presently growing in the garden. We will become "bug detectives" and explore the insects found in the garden. Join us for planting, crafts, cooking, exploring and fun in the beautiful Heathcote Gardens.
To register call the Gardens at 772-464-4672 or email:
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Guided Tours
You can experience Heathcote by use of our self-guided tour map, which you will receive at admissions, or you can make arrangements for a guided group tour by scheduling at least two weeks in advance of your visit.
Tours are conducted Tuesday-Saturday throughout the year. There must be at least 8 people in a group for a guided group tour to be scheduled.
Cost for guided, group tour is $7.00/adults; Cost for children 6-12 is $2.00.
Please Call the Garden’s office at 772-464-4672 or email us at
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School Tours / Children's Educational Programs
Heathcote’s Children’s Garden, under the guidance of Nannette Billings meets Thursdays from 4:30 to 5:30 pm.
Heathcote offers guided tours with programs for school groups of all ages and grade levels. Our tours introduce children to botanical gardens and the wonderful world of plants. For teen-aged school groups, a trip to the garden can not only introduce them to the science of botany and horticulture, but also the many different career fields associated with this type of educational facility or an area of interest for them to pursue. The level of interpretation is adapted to the specific age level.
Please call the Garden’s office at 772-464-4672 and speak to the Activities Coordinator to arrange school tours/programs or email
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