The coolest thing about blazing hot summers in Southwest Florida is that we can cook with an abundance of fruits planted in our own backyard, like varieties of Mangifera indica, […]
Littoral Zones: More Than Just a Natural Decoration
Southwest Florida has thousands of stormwater retention ponds. Many of us pay them no attention. But Education Programs Assistant Emily Kless sure does. In this video, Emily discusses pond littoral […]
Color your world: silk floss & cattleya orchid blooms
The possibilities for how you want to color these silk floss and cattleya blooms are endless! Download and print these files made by the Garden’s own Donnamarie and share them […]
Reflections on nature
Due to recent events, I have found myself with copious time to explore the endless corners of the internet. So far, I’ve discovered an underground house in Las Vegas, read […]
Backyard Birding in 6 Simple Steps
“There’s a dreadful disease,” Arthur Sissman cautions from the other end of the phoneline. “I call it ‘bird-itis.’” This ailment, we promise, is a welcome distraction from the other one. […]
Upcycled planters: milk carton bunnies!
Don’t toss out that empty carton! This adorable project shows you how to transform it into a bunny-shaped planter — perfect for your Easter table centerpiece. Materials: Empty milk carton […]
