Día de los Muertos is one of the most important holidays in the Latin world. It originated in Mexico as a fusion of Aztec and Catholic traditions and focuses on honoring the dead and […]
Habitat on Fire
Recently, we burned a portion of our Florida scrub habitat, and what a sight to behold! Scrub is an arid landscape, and when it ignites—even under our carefully controlled conditions—plants […]
What is Color?
This winter, the Garden will burst into color with a new, staff-designed exhibition, ChromaFlora. While designing this upcoming exhibit, staff members involved continually found themselves asking “What is color?” Color […]
Refreshed and Ready for Fall Guests
Summer in the Garden is “Project Season,” when our horticulturists refresh some of guests’ favorite spots. This year’s undertaking: the Scott Florida Garden. Their efforts focused on the stream, a […]
How Did That Plant Get Up There?
The next time you visit the Garden, take a moment to gaze upward. Can you spot the delicate orchids clinging to the branches? The vibrant bromeliads nestled in the canopy? […]
Palms, an Hourglass of History
We have hundreds of species of palms in our landscape, and if you study them, you may notice something peculiar about some. Hint: It has to do with their trunks. […]
