There’s No Egg In Eggplant!
Have you ever wondered why the eggplant is called eggplant? If you've strolled through the Edible Garden in the past few weeks, you will have noticed two types of eggplant, the 'epic' eggplant and the ... Read More
Veggies, Fresh From Your Smartphone!
Do you want to know if it’s the right time of year to plant a vegetable? Want to buy Florida produce but you don’t know whether it’s in season? UF/IFAS has a new app to … Read More
New Partnership With University of Florida/IFAS Underway
A new partnership is emerging between the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension and historic Bok Tower Gardens. The partnership between the state’s preeminent land-grant university and this historic garden will … Read More
Fresh Food, Fresh Ideas
Chef Matt Fulwood shares his vision for the Blue Palmetto Café and what he’s working on this summer to tempt our taste buds! by Matthew Fulwood, Chef & Café Services Manager Recently, I was offered the … Read More
Local, Farm-Fresh Food at the Blue Palmetto Café
One of my biggest pleasures since coming to work at Bok Tower Gardens has been building relationships with local farmers and growers. My grandparents grew their own produce, introducing me to the joy of picking … Read More