Meet the lotus, an aquatic marvel The enchanting blooms and curious leaves of the lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) greet you from the water as you wander through the Lea Asian Garden. […]
Plant Profile
The Not-So-Fearsome Predators of Naples Botanical Garden
The Garden hosts a group of voracious predators that you may unknowingly pass. Fear not! I’m talking about plants and their appetites for insects. Carnivorous plants live in some of […]
Florida Landscaping 101: Level Up with Height and Color
Move over, Pinterest! This spring and summer, Garden horticulturists share their favorite plants and landscape design tips in a special series perfect for those who are eager to add pizzazz […]
Where the Begonias Grow
From stems to shrubs to perpetual bloomers, these distinctive plants have won the heart of the Garden’s Curator. Yours might just be next. Liz Chehayl remembers meeting a begonia collector […]
Bromeliads Bursting in Air
As a photographer, I’m a pretty basic person. Mostly, I just want my pictures to look good. My ideal scenario is to find subjects that are interesting, maybe pretty, and, […]
