The 500th species observed through our citizen-science initiative, Project Stay Planted (big shout-out to participants!), is a South Florida favorite with a bit of lore behind it. The milestone observation […]
Plant Profile
Plumeria in Bloom: A Comeback Story
“The plumeria are just starting to bloom,” began an email that landed in my inbox a few weeks ago. We’re plant people, so such communications are not uncommon. But there […]
Bald Cypress: Siren of Spring
Looking for signs of spring in Southwest Florida? We may not have tulips and daffodils here, but if you know what to look for, you’ll see signals aplenty. In fact, […]
Nature’s Treat
Sweet! That’s apparently how ants feel about the candyroot plant (Polygala nana), a low-growing wildflower found throughout the South, from Texas to the Eastern Seaboard. No doubt the feeling is […]
These Trees Herald Spring’s Arrival in Unexpected Ways
In our last installment of Notes from the Garden, we told you all about flowering vines. Today, we celebrate trees — two showstoppers that provoke lots of stares, photographs, and […]
Eyeing the Vines of Spring
Catch a glimpse of the hallmark colors of spring as blooms throughout Naples Botanical Garden erupt in full force. While seasonal staples such as daisies may come to mind, it’s […]
