For many Southwest Floridians, memories of 2017’s Hurricane Irma have faded with time. At the Garden, however, trees and plants continue to remind us of the storm’s impact, the changes […]
How to Divide your Bromeliads and Expand your Collection
How many bromeliads does it take to satisfy an enthusiast? 3,500 and then some. That is an approximation of how many species of bromeliads there are in the world. A […]
Trees from the Garden to be Entwined in New Sculpture
This blog supports this year’s Intertwined theme, which explores the connections in the natural world and the bond between people and plants. A flatbed truck arrived at the Garden […]
Spiky, Spiny, and just Plain Spooky Plants in the Garden
Monsters can come in all shapes and sizes, even in plant form. Take a stroll through the Garden, and see if you can find all these spooky plants lurking in […]
Taco ’Bout a Good Time!
Enjoy Florida fall weather with a plate of mojo grilled shrimp tacos filled with avocado, lime crema, and pickled Stingray peppers, topped with cilantro. For this recipe, the shrimp tacos […]
A Native Tree of Many Names (and Roles)
Our Garden has two distinct areas: the cultivated portions that showcase plants from throughout the tropical world and our natural Florida habitats where guests can get acquainted with Southwest Florida […]
