“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 […]
Gardening and Horticulture
Seed-to-Ground: Starting with Seeds and Ending up with a Robust Plant
Craig Morell, Director of The Kampong of the National Tropical Botanical Garden in Miami, will illustrate some of the tactics and benefits of growing your own plants. There are hundreds […]
Tropical Fruit 101: Mamey and White Sapote with Dr. Steve Brady and Andrea Grace
Get to know lesser-known tropical fruits like mamey and white sapote. This program will feature various ways to use the fruits, including tips on how to grow them and how […]
Garden Pests, Problems, and Solutions for Beginners with Deana Bess
Discouraged by gardening pests and diseases? Tired of mosquito bites? Learn about natural solutions to these common gardening challenges in this informational lecture. Get yourself prepared for gardening season! Thursday, […]
Night Fragrant Walk with Liz Chehayl
Experience the Garden in a new way with Liz Chehayl, Curator of Collections. Liz will show examples of flowers that delight the sense of smell – and perhaps some that […]
All About Orchids with Nick Ewy
Brush up on your orchid knowledge by attending this lecture by our Associate Director of Horticulture, Nick Ewy. Nick will introduce you to the diverse orchid family, discuss how orchids […]