Invasive Bromeliad Weevil: How to Identify and Respond
Florida’s large airplants (Tillandsia utriculata, T. fasciculata, Guzmania monostachia, and others) have been under attack for over three decades by an invasive pest called the Mexican bromeliad weevil (Metamasius callizona). The weevil chews holes in the leaf bases...
Selby Gardens Welcomes New Orchid Research Botanist
Accomplished Scientist Tatiana Arias Brings Expertise in Tropical Plant Biology and Conservation Sarasota, Fla, December 2, 2021 – Marie Selby Botanical Gardens has added another world-class scientist to its diverse botany team. Award-winning botanist Dr. Tatiana...
Tilly Tally Two: Revisiting Our Local Tillandsias
Florida has 16 species of native bromeliads, 12 of which are in the genus Tillandsia. Eight are found in Sarasota and Manatee County. The other four species are from counties south and unlikely to be found in our area. For our November and December EcoQuests, we are...
BioBlitz Field Observations: Unique and Native Asters
Each month EcoFlora Sarasota-Manatee holds at least one BioBlitz in relation to our monthly EcoQuest. For September and October our EcoQuest, Asters All Around, has focused on plant species in the Asteraceae, or sunflower, family. On September 24th our EcoFlora team...
Beneficial Backyard Asters
Florida has the climate to host a variety of subtropical to tropical exotic plants. Many landscapes are rich in non-native species that are beautiful but high maintenance, subject to pests, and need special fertilizers and soils to grow. While such plants may be...
Selby Gardens announces Campaign Capping Challenge to secure remaining funds for Phase One of the Master Plan at the Downtown Sarasota campus
Initiator Donors pledge $2.5 million towards dollar-for-dollar match SARASOTA, Fla., October 6, 2021 – Marie Selby Botanical Gardens (Selby Gardens) is excited to announce a Campaign Capping Challenge to secure the remaining funds needed for Phase One of the...
Endemic Asters of Sarasota- Manatee Counties
Asters are fun, vibrant, and beautiful, they are a significant source of color in our lives. They are appreciated not only by us but by a large majority of animals and insects. Their contribution to our local ecosystem services is significant that their longevity...
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and Community Foundation of Sarasota County expand partnership through three-year, $200,000 initiative connecting garden experiences and science-based career paths
The partnership expands Family Togetherness programming to Selby Gardens’ Historic Spanish Point campus and will establish a curriculum for plant science and environmental sustainability to encourage local students to pursue careers in natural sciences. SARASOTA, FL –...
Botanical Spotlight: The Autumn Pixie
You will find Guarianthe bowringiana in its native Central America, from southern Mexico to Honduras. One of the plant’s signature characteristics is its remarkable adaptability. Guarianthe bowringiana typically flourishes in several types of environments—as...
Selby Gardens selected to participate in Smithsonian and Emerson Collective’s Innovative Summer Internship Program
SARASOTA, Fla. -September 1, 2021: Â Marie Selby Botanical Gardens (Selby Gardens) is proud to announce its selection and participation in the Smithsonian Affiliations pilot initiative that increases access to internship opportunities for college-level students. In...