This program is an overview of native orchids and their habitats, including pictures from the field. Participants will also learn about the Garden’s propagation efforts in the lab, seed culture, and […]
Gardening and Horticulture
Lecture: The Herbarium of Southwestern Florida: the hidden secret of Naples Botanical Garden with Dr. George Wilder
Dr. Wilder will discuss the Herbarium of Southwestern Florida, a collection of nearly 40,000 preserved plant specimens assembled entirely by him. The herbarium ranks as the fifth-largest herbarium in Florida. […]
Tropical Fruits of the Summer
Don’t miss out on the inaugural Tropical Fruits of the Summer Celebration! Join us for the first Tropical Fruits of the Summer! In the morning there will be an educational […]
Lecture: Following the Trail of Plumeria in Southeast Asia with Hetty Ford, Curator of Plumeria Collections
Plumeria are originally from Central America and the Caribbean, but were brought to Asia centuries ago and have flourished there. Hetty Ford, Curator of Naples Botanical Garden’s National Plumeria Collection, […]
Tour: Legacy Trees with Brian Galligan, Director of Horticulture
“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” Many tropical trees have a lifespan into the thousands of years; however, some […]
Lecture: Tropical Delights – Lesser Known Fruits with Dr. Steve Brady and Andrea Grace, Adult Education Manager
Get to know lesser-known tropical fruits like white and black sapotes, mamey, and bael fruit, as well as some other unusual local fruits that are in season. This program will […]
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