
Crossandra infundibuliformis
Sea Change, by Patrick Dougherty
Sea Change, by Patrick Dougherty
Sea Change, by Patrick Dougherty
Sea Change, by Patrick Dougherty
Sea Change, by Patrick Dougherty
According to the Naples Botanical Garden’s website, “North Carolina-based sculptor and environmental artist Patrick Dougherty, his son, Sam, and handpicked local volunteers have transformed approximately 30,000 pounds of willow saplings into an immersive structure on the Kapnick Caribbean Garden lawn.”
Danaus plexippus on Rudbeckia hirta
A sharp-eyed third grader discovers this black and yellow curiosity tucked under the leaf of a black-eyed Susan while planting the butterfly garden at school.
Danaus plexippus on Rudbeckia hirta
The caterpillar morphs into this chrysalis in under an hour’s time. We’re awestruck.
Chrysobalanus icaco
Cocoplum shrubs are everywhere in Southwest Florida, and the fruit is high in vitamin C.
Chrysobalanus icaco
Tasty trailside nibbles, cocoplums are often found near water. Click here for a cocoplum jam recipe.
Naples Botanical Garden Littoral Zone