Do you love using a loofah in the bath? Have you ever wondered where a loofah comes from? It may look like a sea sponge, but it does not come […]
Plant Profile
Tropical Flamboyance
In Southwest Florida, you know summer is here when the royal poincianas explode with color. Their hues — from light yellow to dark orange to brilliant red — are reflective […]
Most Wanted Invasive Species
Project Stay Planted is the only time we at the Garden are excited to see invasive plants! Exotic invasive plants that make it on the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council’s […]
What Makes Scents in the Garden?
All creatures, including humans, plants, animals, and insects communicate with odor. Smell makes up one of the four methods of communication, including sound, sight, and touch. Why are scents important […]
Trees of the Tropics in Bloom
You may be tempted to think that trees of the tropics are forever in full leaf. Not so! We have a number of deciduous trees — those that shed their […]
Get Growing! A Vegetable You Can Plant This Winter
The dogs have perfect char marks from the grill, the buns are cut and toasted, and you’re ready to squeeze a squiggle of bright yellow drizzle on your meal. But that bottle […]