Oct
27
2021
Mexican flame vine – ole!
The Mexican flame vine (Senecio confuses) is a prolific bloomer and quite the rambler. This plant is a Central American native from Mexico to Honduras,...
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Oct
20
2021
In the Garden: Foxtail palm
The foxtail palm (Wodyetia bifurcate) is the epitome of a true specimen palm. The foxtail being the only species in its genus Wodyeti, this palm...
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Oct
19
2021
Captiva Community Cleans Up the Captiva Coast and Waterways
The Captiva community came out in force for the Keep Lee County Beautiful (KLCB) International Coastal Cleanup day on Saturday, September 18, 2021. Santiva Saltwater...
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Oct
13
2021
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
06
2021
Canna Lily is a Wonderful Addition to Any Garden
An herbaceous perennial with showy flowers and foliage, the Canna Lily (Canna x gerneralis) is a perennial rhizomatous plant that, ultimately, makes for a wonderful...
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Oct
02
2021
Coastal Cleanup Day
The Captiva community came out in full force for the Keep Lee County Beautiful International Coastal Cleanup day held on Saturday, September 18, 2021. A...
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Sep
22
2021
The Desert Rose Thrives in Hot, Dry, Sunny Conditions
Are you looking for a dramatic, low-water succulent plant? Try a desert rose. The desert rose is the star of any succulent garden which thrives...
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Sep
15
2021
The Florida Royal Palm is Truly Majestic
The Florida Royal Palm (Roystonea Regia) is a Florida native palm species and is often considered one of the most beautiful palms in the world. ...
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Sep
08
2021
European Fan Palm – Big design in a small palm
Multiple clumps curving as they rise with a fan-shaped leaf, in colors ranging from sage green to bluish green, give this palm an edgy, modern...
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Sep
08
2021
Katia Olmstead Joins R.S. Walsh Landscaping as Landscape Designer
R.S. Walsh Landscaping, a full-service landscape design-build company, announced that Katia Olmstead recently joined the business as a landscape designer. “We are excited to add...
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Sep
01
2021
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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Aug
25
2021
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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