Even with recent showers, Florida is under its most severe drought in 25 years with two-thirds of the peninsula—including all of Southwest Florida—classified as “extreme.” The South Florida Water Management […]
Tree Trunk Forts, Rock Mountains & Teacup Flowers
In 2025, the Garden introduced Nature Play, three kid-friendly spaces that beckon our youngest guests outdoors for adventures filled with creativity and imagination. Now, as a result of more than […]
Dyeing with Plants
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 […]
