240. Bok Tower Gardens Offers Free Admission for Boktoberfest Plant Sale October 17

The Buzz -- Bok Tower Gardens will host the first annual Boktoberfest Plant Sale with free admission on October 17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The inaugural event in Lake Wales will feature live music, German food, beer and fun for the whole family including tree climbing, face painting, butterfly house tours and more. Gardens’ members will have first choice to purchase plants from 8 to 9 a.m. Some of the plants for sale will include orchids, palms, trees, tropical fruits, Florida natives, ferns, bamboo, roses, heliconias, bromeliads, tillandsia air plants and water lilies. Education will be provided by Master Gardeners, plant societies, garden clubs and the UF-IFAS Extension Service including Tom MacCubbin, Florida's foremost expert on lawn and garden issues. Live music and entertainment will be provided by Alpine Express, Good Times Jazz Band, Southbound Band and the 60-bell Singing Tower carillon. Visit www.boktowergardens.org or call 863-676-1408 for more information.