Dec
13
2023
Marlberry: A Seminole indian resource
The marlberry (Ardisia escalloniodes) plants are native to Central and Southern Florida as well as the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America. It starts out in...
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Dec
06
2023
Green island ficus: A real gem
Green island ficus (Ficus microcarpa ‘green island’) is becoming a very popular plant in our area for many reasons. It’s extremely versatile in the landscape...
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Nov
29
2023
The Burle Marx Philodendron is a Favorite in Modern Tropical Landscapes
The Burle Marx Philodendron is a great addition to a tropical garden. Named after the famous landscape architect, Roberto Burle Marx, this small philodendron with...
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Nov
22
2023
Blue Porterweed is a Butterfly Attractant
Blue Porterweed (Stachytarpheta cayennensis) is part of the Verbenaceae family. The bright green leaves have a quilt-like appearance and a toothed leaf margin. Small deep...
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Nov
08
2023
The elegant palm that can be used for making jam
The Sylvester date palm tree, also known as the phoenix sylvestris, is one of the most popular palm trees in the world. This luxurious tree...
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Nov
01
2023
Beauty queen of the butterfly garden
With such an intriguing name, the golden dewdrop (Duranta erecta) sounds magical, and its beauty is a tell-tale sign for that. If given proper love...
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Oct
25
2023
Our native sunflower loves the beach
Southern Florida is bringing the sun to you with this native bloomer, the dune sunflower (Helianthus debilis), which owns a bright flare of yellow, and...
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Oct
18
2023
Cuban Petticoat is an Easy-Going Palm
The Cuban Petticoat Palm Tree, Copernicia macroglossa, is native to Cuba and a really great specimen palm to add to the landscape. The unique feature...
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Oct
04
2023
Bay cedar: the salty native
Bay cedar (Suriana maritima) is one of our most salt tolerant shrubs. It tolerates salt breezes and even some salt water flooding during storms. It...
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Oct
02
2023
4th Annual Captiva Coastal Cleanup
We were proud to support the 4th Annual Captiva Coastal Cleanup! From event organizers Sarah & Jimmy Burnsed: 140 fine folks crawled through mangrove bushes,...
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Sep
27
2023
Bananas Are A Tropical Treat
What could be more tropical than growing your own bananas? In our sub-tropical paradise, growing this luscious fruit is generally easy. There are two species...
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Sep
15
2023
Fourth annual Captiva Coastal Cleanup planned Sept. 30
WGCU | By WGCU Staff Published September 13, 2023 at 12:35 PM EDT Participants are invited to help clean Captiva waters by boat, kayak, canoe,...
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