Nearly every plant in the Frida and Her Garden exhibition helps tell a story. The majority are species that the famed Mexican artist incorporated into her paintings, planted in her […]
Igniting a Flame
Director of Natural Resources Eric Foht explains how fire sparks nature’s renewal and why we should appreciate this elemental process. I looked up at the rising column of smoke and […]
Restoring an Ancient Scrub
Naples Botanical Garden and Conservation Collier team up to restore a disappearing ecosystem In the midst of industrial development in North Naples lies an oasis of sorts: a 135-acre preserve […]
A Happy Ending for an Ill Hawk
A few weeks ago, Maintenance Gardener Hank Schiff came upon a most unexpected sight in our Preserve: a red-shouldered hawk on its back, flapping its wings in distress. Carefully, he […]
Creating Catrina
The artist behind this vibrant exhibition shares how he discovered his life’s passion Artist Ricardo Soltero created his first Catrina figures in 2011 for Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles, […]
A Flavorful Fiesta
One Mexican street food that is a favorite among both locals and tourists is elote, which translates to “corn” in English. Mexican street corn started in Mexico City with antojitos […]
