All about Roselle Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) may look like a humble version of its showy cousin, the Hibiscus, but this fast-growing, short-lived plant holds back a surprise treat. Its flowers […]
The Taste of Summer
Fresh fruit is a hallmark of summertime, and in sunny Southwest Florida, that means mangos, mangos, mangos! While commonly used in sweet treats like sorbet and smoothies, mangos pair effortlessly […]
Building Botanical Bridges
A headline check of environmental news during the week of April 20: That same week, four of us from Naples Botanical Garden attended the 2026 Botanical Bridges Congress, a biannual […]
A Journey into Conservation with Cody Weber
This Natural Resources Associate shares more about a career transition from grocery lines to firelines, and the unwavering pull to support Southwest Florida’s ecosystems. Some people find peace in silence. I find […]
A Mother’s Love Captured in Blooms
I was about 4 years old when I first fell in love with the quiet magic of plants. I remember standing in my mother’s garden as a young child, carefully […]
The Garden A-Glow: How Plants Appear Under Ultraviolet Light
One Friday night, as the sun set over Lake Tupke, we decided to invent a little game in the spirit of our ChromaFlora exhibition. It involved a black light, our […]
