Ixoras are under-appreciated plants that should get more attention. Their delightful clusters of tubular flowers come in a wide range of colors: white, cream yellow, pink, orange, and red, and […]
Connecting with Nature — and Ourselves
This blog supports this year’s Intertwined theme, which explores the connections in the natural world and the bond between people and plants. In November, North Carolina-based artist Patrick Dougherty […]
Why We are Aflame over Protecting Biodiversity Hotspots
You may have noticed we at Naples Botanical Garden talk an awful lot about the Caribbean. There are many reasons for this, but one of the primary ones is a […]
Lazy days of summer? Pshaw!
Summer, rainy season, is the time of year when we do most of our planting as our tropical collections love the heat and Mother Nature helps with irrigation. Our experts […]
A Map is Worth a Thousand Words
About the Author Kate Talano, our Conservation Fellow, joined our team this summer. She plans to graduate from Middlebury College in Vermont next spring, with a […]
Where Science Meets Art: The New Waterlily Competition
“How big is the flower?” Aquatics Area Manager Kathy Cahill glances toward Danny Cox, Senior Horticulture Manager, as he slips a measuring stick beneath a lilac-colored waterlily. “Five-and-a-half inches,” he replies. She logs […]
