As a child I played with pokeweed, Phytolacca decandra. My sister and I would collect handfuls of berries, crush them, and create a bright fuchsia concoction. We would paint whatever […]
From Seeds to Systems: A Call to Strengthen Plant Conservation
On a misty January morning, a trio of conservationists forged a path through the sandy uplands of Railhead Scrub Preserve in North Naples. Their eyes scanned the landscape, on a […]
How Colors Speak to Us
Color isn’t just something we see—it’s something we feel. It shapes our emotions, what we notice, and even how we behave. From the shade of green that soothes our minds […]
From Concert Halls to Botanical Stages
Where can you catch winners of the Emmys and Latin Grammy Awards, Guggenheim Fellows, people who’ve graced the nation’s most renowned concert halls, and those who’ve been recognized by the […]
Hues of Blues: Nature’s Rarest Shade
Across cultures and continents, blue is humanity’s most universally liked color. Maybe it’s because the shade reminds us of expansive sunny skies, twinkling nights, or the calming currents of our […]
Garden Helps Transform Vacant Site into Neighborhood Amenity
New pedestrian walkway will link Bayshore District with Sugden Regional Park For three days in mid-January, Naples Botanical Garden staff took their plants and planting operations to a 17-acre parcel […]
