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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Sep
13
2023
Royal poinciana: Queen of summer
Royal Poinciana (Delonix regia) lives up to its name which means regal, royal or magnificent – all perfect descriptive terms for the royal poinciana. We...
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Aug
30
2023
Orange bird of paradise: a show stopper
Orange Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia reginae) is one of the most recognized tropical plants in our island plant palette. This plant is so closely associated...
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Aug
23
2023
Mango Fruit is a Summer Treat
Mango (Magnifera indica L.) is one of the most sought after and delicious tropical fruits in the world and you can grow them right here...
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Aug
16
2023
Hurricane palm: A true survivor
Hurricane palm (Dictyosperma) is a superior survivor in the face of high winds and punishing hurricane conditions which earned it the nickname ‘hurricane palm.’ While...
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Aug
09
2023
Fall in Love with this Native Lovegrass
Elliott’s Lovegrass (Eragrostis elliottii), is a Florida native ornamental grass that tolerates a wide range of conditions but loves our sandy island soil. This cultivar...
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Aug
02
2023
Southern Showstopper
Confederate Jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides) is an intoxicatingly fragrant vine that causes me to take deep breathes to draw in the scent I associate with the...
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Jul
26
2023
Black-Eyed Susan Attracts Butterflies
Black-eyed Susan (Rudebeckia hirta var.floridana) is a species in the Rudbeckia family found throughout Florida in the sandhills, Flatwoods, and disturbed areas. This wildflower species...
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Jul
19
2023
Bahama cassia: Butterfly attractor
Bahama Cassia (Cassia chapmanii) also known as (Cassia Bahamanesis) is an excellent choice for a South Florida butterfly garden. With delicate green leaves and pretty...
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Jul
12
2023
Alocasia is a new favorite in Florida
Alocasia ‘Regal Shields’ is becoming a popular Alocasia cultivar to use in the landscape and as an indoor or patio plant. Originally from Africa, they...
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Jun
28
2023
White Bird of Paradise
White Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia Nicolai), stands out with its large leaves and exotic flower. It grows in a clumping form and is one of...
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