This blog is part of this year’s Roots: Power of the Unseen theme, which celebrates the complex world beneath our feet and seeks to inspire a new appreciation for the unnoticed, yet vital parts of […]
Plant Profile
Get Growing! A Vegetable You Can Grow This Summer
Okra may be known for its seed pod, but seeds don’t form without a flower, and okra produces a lovely one. Just like hibiscus and cotton, okra is a member […]
Grow your Own Loofah!
Do you love using a loofah in the bath? Have you ever wondered where a loofah comes from? It may look like a sea sponge, but it does not come […]
Tropical Flamboyance
In Southwest Florida, you know summer is here when the royal poincianas explode with color. Their hues — from light yellow to dark orange to brilliant red — are reflective […]
Most Wanted Invasive Species
Project Stay Planted is the only time we at the Garden are excited to see invasive plants! Exotic invasive plants that make it on the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council’s […]
What Makes Scents in the Garden?
All creatures, including humans, plants, animals, and insects communicate with odor. Smell makes up one of the four methods of communication, including sound, sight, and touch. Why are scents important […]
