Vizcaya is a one of a kind estate – a pastiche of old and new, emerging from the steamy mangrove swamps. Created by a man with an open checkbook […]
Gardening and Horticulture
Legacy Trees of Naples Botanical Garden with Brian Galligan
‘The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.’ Many tropical trees have a lifespan into the thousands of years; however, some […]
Vegetable Bed Prep with Marc Gingras – Cancelled
This class has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled. Questions? 239.643.7275. Topics discussed in the spring vegetable bed preparation will include site selection, soil composition, irrigation methods, garden […]
Exploring for New Plants in Thailand and Taiwan with Chad Husby
This talk will chronicle a recent plant collecting expedition to Thailand and Taiwan that brought about 300 new species into horticulture in South Florida. It will feature some of the […]
The Biology of Palms with Dr George Wilder
This talk will initially and briefly consider the classification, fossil record, and geographical distribution of palms. Dr. Wilder will review in greater detail aspects of palm morphology and anatomy with […]
Lecture and Workshop: Banana 101
This unique lecture and workshop showcases bananas. Steve Brady begins with a lecture on the botanical history of bananas and their origin. Participants will learn how to plant and care […]