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Helping Kids to Feel Safe Around Bees in the Wildflower Garden
The cutest little inspector checks for bees buzzing around the Black-eyed Susans at the Albertus Cottage Wildflower Garden , 200 E. Rose Ave., Orange City, FL. This garden is a Viva Florida wildflower grant garden and is open to the public. Little children often fear the beautiful bees buzzing around a native wildflower garden. However, you can help them to be less fearful by sharing a few facts: Florida has over 300 native bee species. Look at the beautiful photos of Florid

Leah Brooks
Mar 12, 20252 min read


An easy to grow Florida native
Beach verbena

Leah Brooks
Feb 23, 20251 min read


Submitting Florida Native Flowers (North Florida Edition)
Discover 20 native wildflowers perfect for North Florida gardens—with educational tips tied to science, ecology, and pollinator studies to support your child’s learning goals.
Laura Zurro
May 20, 20247 min read


Submitting Florida Native Flowers (Central Florida Edition)
Discover 20 native wildflowers perfect for Central Florida gardens—with educational tips tied to science, ecology, and pollinator studies to support your child’s learning goals.
Laura Zurro
May 20, 20246 min read


Submitting Florida Native Flowers (South Florida Edition)
Support Florida’s wildlife and your child’s learning with 20 native wildflowers approved for education scholarship reimbursement. This guide highlights plants that attract bees and butterflies while teaching ecology, pollination, and life cycles — plus links, activities, and resources to make it easy. Created by native bee photographer Laura Zurro.

Leah Brooks
May 18, 20245 min read


Orange City, Florida Wildflower Grant
Source: Village Improvement Association Orange City Woman's Club We are excited to announce that the 130-year-old Village Improvement...

Leah Brooks
May 17, 20242 min read


The Importance of Pollination in the Garden
There are many reasons why a gardener may not have pollinators: You’re growing indoors You’re growing under a pool cage You’re growing a...

Leah Brooks
Nov 13, 20232 min read
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