Bringing the buzz back to your garden
In the last decade or so, honey bee populations worldwide have significantly diminished due to unknown causes. Less known is the fact that native bee populations in North America are also in decline.
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Student spotlight: Nicholas Genna
In fall 2013, University of Florida graduate student Nicholas Genna became the first student to receive a graduate assistantship from the Gary Henry Endowment for the Study of Florida Native Wildflowers.
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Become a Member
Become a Member join today Become a Member Our members have raised more than $4 million to spread flowers along roadsides, research their mysteries, and teach people how Florida’s first flowers sustain bees and butterflies. Join them today in supporting native wildflowers and the wildlife depending on them. Or print an application and send via mail. Have…
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Attracting Birds
Bring birds into your landscape by planting Florida native wildflowers, grasses and shrubs that provide food and habitat. Learn more now. Versión en español disponible.
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Layering is key in Orange County meadow design
Central Florida gardeners have another location to see and explore native wildflowers and grasses. In 2017, a no-mow wildflower meadow was installed at the Orange County UF/IFAS Extension’s Exploration Gardens in Orlando, funded by the Viva Florida Landscape Demonstration Garden grant.
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Carnivorous plants — novel natives with showy flowers
Many wildflowers bloom in the spring. Among them are carnivorous plants, and Florida has many to offer. Read our spring bloom report to learn where to see them.
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Member Spotlight: Jody Willis
Jody supports the Florida Wildflower Foundation because of the important work we do to preserve our native wildflower habitats!
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Member Spotlight: Kirsten Sharp
Kirsten supports the Foundation because it helps promote and educate about the use of Florida native plants, which is so important.
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Botany in Context Webinar Series!
Join us for a six-part webinar series with experienced research botanist Dr. Jim Folsom. This crash course in basic botany for the beginner will be presented within the context of Florida native plants.
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Bee City Gainesville—Bubbe’s Secret Garden
Bee City native plant demonstration garden located at ACT’s Bubbe’s Secret Garden, 1225 NW 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
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Winter Park Library Native Plant Garden
The Winter Park Public Library in Orange County was selected to pilot the Seeds of Knowledge Library Demonstration Garden Grant in spring 2025.
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Member profile: Chris Waltz
FWF member Chris Waltz is known to many in native plant circles because of the supporting role he plays in conferences and other events. Here is what Chris has to say about his involvement with the Florida Wildflower Foundation.
