Canistel, a tropical fruit native to Central America, has a glossy yellow exterior and an interior flesh often compared to the texture of the yolk of a hard-boiled egg — […]
Mango Margarita with a Twist
No need to wait for Taco Tuesday when National Tequila Day is this Sunday, July 24! Fruity with a hint of spice, this mango margarita is the perfect twist on […]
Poached Turtles Get Second Chance in the Garden
Thirty-four Southwest Florida native turtles, once caught up in international turtle smuggling operations, got a second chance and a new home this week — here at Naples Botanical Garden. The […]
Going to Extremes
Garden experts join a rescue mission to an uninhabited island to save cacti under siege. Nestled behind the display gardens, a section of our nursery serves as a bank vault, […]
Dusty Holmes: Weaving the Benefits of Nature
To source the materials for her art, Dusty Holmes need only look around her. Seed pods, clay, pine needles — anything found in nature is fair game. Holmes is an […]
Gopher Tortoise: Ecosystem Engineers
This blog supports this year’s Intertwined theme, which explores the connections in the natural world and the bond between people and plants. When we think of home builders in Florida, […]