Free Admission
Grab a shovel and put on your gloves! This Florida Museum gallery digs into the world of gardening! Discover its environmental, ecological and therapeutic benefits as well as tips for gardening in small spaces. The exhibit will also offer Florida-specific growing advice and insights into how gardening can impact local biodiversity. Learn about pollinators, edible plant varieties, environment-friendly landscaping, and why your lawn may not be as “green” as you think in this free gallery exhibition.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year saw a rise in people gardening at home. Photo courtesy of @candace_cultivates
The exhibit provides tips on gardening in tight spaces, such as using hanging planters to make the most of vertical space. Photo courtesy of Vertical Veg, South Africa
Learn how to grow Florida-friendly plants to attract pollinators, such as this leaf-cutter bee. ©Jonnie Dietz/Florida Museum
Acknowledgements
This exhibit was made with assistance from Working Food, UF Family, Youth and Community Sciences and UF/IFAS.