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Spring has arrived in Florida, marked by the spring equinox and the last frost. Gardeners can now prune dead material from cold-damaged tropical plants and check for signs of new growth.

For those who want to maximize their efforts, it is possible to design an entire landscape with edible plants since trees, ...

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Two Florida botanical gardens placed on this list of the top '10 Best in the U.S.' Here's why, where they are and how much it costs to visit.

Florida’s thriving aquaculture industry is a vital part of the state’s economy, generating more than $165 million in sales ...

Tropical plants in the genus Heliconia attract hummingbirds, bats and other creatures in the wild — and intrigue plant collectors, who prize them for their intense colors, dramatic beak-like ...

The University of Florida recently held a tour of Miami-Dade County nurseries to highlight the need for long-term, ...

A new analysis from researchers at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History reveals that nearly half of the genus Heliconia, a group of tropical plants popular for their bright ...

Pine rocklands are home to dozens of rare and endangered animals, plants and insects found nowhere else ... Miami Blue Chapter of the North American Butterfly Association, and Tropical Audubon Society ...