Summer in the Garden is in full swing, and to offer inspiration for how families with young ones in tow can enjoy our 170 acres, enjoy this article, originally published […]
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 […]
A Conversation with Clyde Butcher
Like many transplants, renowned photographer Clyde Butcher—today nearly synonymous with Florida’s wilderness — had to immerse himself in our unique habitats to learn to love them. His career is dedicated […]
How Your iNaturalist Observations Help Assess Threatened Plants
I first started using iNaturalist on a personal level, joining last year’s Project Stay Planted and discovering how great it is to be able to easily identify any plant that […]
