Does your yard need a little pizzaz? You could, of course, plant annual flowers, and enjoy an instant burst of color. But, alas, the blooms are fleeting, and in relatively […]
Plant Profile
Seminole Pumpkin: Oh My Gourd!
Pumpkins may be associated with all things crisp and cool. But that imagery is hard to hold up in the Sunshine State, no matter how much we surround ourselves in faux foliage. So […]
Varieties of Basil
If your recipe calls for basil, chances are you’ve got a single plant in mind. But there are as many species, hybrids, and cultivars as there are uses for this culinary favorite. Here are a few you may want […]
A New Chapter in the Storied Life of This Lignum Vitae
Sometimes, the very name of a plant suggests a good story. In the case of one tree the Garden recently acquired, there are chapters’ worth of tales. The name: Lignum […]
Caffeinated Concoctions: Coffee, Tea, and Chocolate
Can you imagine a morning without caffeine? Yeah, neither can we! It’s self-evident the effects coffee, tea, and even chocolate have on us. But, have you ever considered why these three plants […]
Caution: Plants May Bite!
It takes a sharp eye, but if you look carefully in areas such as wet pine flatwoods and bogs, you may be richly rewarded with a view of a tiny […]
