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  • Micanopy Native Plant Garden

    The Micanopy native plant garden utilizes Florida native wildflowers, grasses and shrubs that provide vital habitat for bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects, as well as seeds, berries and insects for birds.

  • Plant Giveaway Information

    Thank you for attending our plant giveaway in partnership with Florida Nursery Mart on Saturday, April 11. Earn 10% off your next purchase of native plants at Florida Nursery Mart – just email a photo of your newly planted plant to Info@FlaWildflowers.org, and we’ll send you a discount code. Learn more about your new native…

  • Spring garden jobs

    Spring is a time for trimming winter debris, cleaning up bird baths and feeders, and getting your garden in order.

  • Attracting Bees

    You can help provide food and habitat for Florida’s native bees and other beneficial insects by landscaping with native wildflowers. Versión en español disponible.

  • Carpenter bees

    Many Floridians become familiar with carpenter bees by accident. They may notice a hole that appears to have been drilled into unpainted wood around their homes with a sawdust pile beneath it.

  • FWF receives grant for “20 Easy Wildflowers”

    The Florida Wildflower Foundation  has received a $17,000 grant from Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust for its project, “20 Easy Wildflowers to Grow Now!” It includes a publication, continuing education courses for horticultural professionals, and live social media events.

  • 20 Easy-to-Grow Wildflowers — your guide to success!

    With interest mounting in using wildflowers in urban landscapes, there is a huge demand for information about Florida’s native plants. “20 Easy-to-Grow Wildflowers” features a selection of 20 “tried and true” species that are easy to grow and maintain.

  • Celebrate native bees and other pollinators

    Do you enjoy juicy watermelons, local blueberries and strawberries and fresh Florida orange juice? How about carrots, broccoli, almonds and apples? If you do, please thank an insect.