“Take your little piece of land and steward it. It will give you a sense of power. Your choices matter. You can make a difference.” With punishing wind, rain and flooding, Hurricanes Debby, Helene and ...

It’s gardening season in South Florida, and the message from gardening experts is clear: Make sure to cultivate native plants that grow harmoniously with fellow shrubs, trees and flowers — and steer ...

Sunken Gardens will host the fourth annual Plantapolooza on Sunday, Jan. 25, from noon to 4 p.m., offering visitors free native plant seedlings and educational programming focused ...

Why should we plant native plants? I’ve talked to people who think Florida is tropical with no variation in plants year-round; that they are green and blooming all year. Florida is semi-tropical with ...

Pan's Garden in Palm Beach, Florida, is a half-acre native garden showcasing Florida's diverse flora. Established in 1994, the garden features 280 plant species and attracts a variety of butterflies ...

The annual Landscaping with Florida Natives Tour showcases South Brevard yards that use native plants. This year's tour includes the new Melbourne Founders Museum, which highlights local Black pioneer ...

As home gardeners become more educated about the benefits of native plants (supporting native insects, birds and wildlife, and the environment as a whole), the focus has mainly been on trees, shrubs ...

Rain gardens utilize Florida-Friendly plants to absorb rainwater, reducing stormwater runoff and pollution. These gardens help filter out pollutants from fertilizers and other sources, protecting ...

The AAS testing program is an independent nonprofit organization that tests new plants. They have about 80 test gardens from ...

Few plants offer a bright sunburst of color quite like blanket flower (Gaillardia pulchella). Emerging in late spring, the blooms come in a combination of yellow, orange, red and maroon and stick ...