Botanical Adventures

“It’s cold!”   The first of six middle school students eases into a slough at Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park. He has set the expectation for the rest, and they wince […]

Talk about long-term planning. A few years ago, the Garden’s horticulture leaders laid out a vision for the Lea Asian Garden that will take more than a decade to fully […]

Through the camera’s eye, palms sway in the gentle breeze just off the Smith Entry Prow. The Steelroot sculpture (part of the Steve Tobin: Nature Underground exhibition), looks as if […]

As the spring warmth becomes more consistent, the holidays become more distant. But one holiday follows enthusiasts well into the warmer months. Arguably, the biggest day of the year for […]

Nick Ewy pulls on a pair of chest-high waders and lowers himself into the swamp beside the Sönne Family Ghost Orchid Boardwalk. Even without the gear, it’s mercilessly hot, but […]

If you are unfamiliar with the task of moving full-grown trees (and let’s face it, how many of us are?), you would have thought the job awaiting a three-person crew […]