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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
Florida Gardening Inspiration
Follow Bok Tower Gardens on Pinterest to see the latest in Florida gardening inspiration from hanging Tillandsia displays to fairy gardens. Share some of your favorite places for inspiration in the comments below!
Fairchild Challenge: And the winners are…
For the last two years, Bok Tower Gardens education staff has been hosting The Fairchild Challenge, an environmental education outreach program and competition designed by Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens in Miami. Middle schools throughout Polk … Read More
Saluting Our Troops!
We’re honoring members of America’s military with a special day of carillon concerts. The 205-foot tall Singing Tower carillon will play a recording made by Milford Myhre, the Gardens’ second carillonneur, with patriotic selections including: … Read More
Final Carillon Concerts of the Season
Geert D’hollander is winding down his first full season as carillonneur at Bok Tower Gardens this month. His last carillon concerts of the season can be heard this Friday, May 3 – Sunday 5 and … Read More
Earth Day Celebration at Bok Tower
Despite the wet weather this morning, 900 students from around Central Florida joined us for our annual Earth Day Celebration. Students had the chance to learn about many educational topics ranging from prescribed burns to … Read More
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo on Sunday, May 5 from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. during a sunset carillon concert at 6:30 p.m. with Latin-themed music and the premiere of a carillon duet with a six-piece trumpet ensemble. Authentic Mexican food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Weekly Words – It’s only fascination…
“No one knows the fascination of a nurseryman’s catalogue unless he has created a garden. The most romantic novel is dull in comparison with it.” ~ Edward W. Bok, Twice Thirty Twice Thirty by … Read More
Concert Under the Stars Wrap Up
With perfect weather, more than 1,000 friends, and an evening full of great music I think it is easy to say tonight’s concert was one of the best we’ve held at Bok Tower Gardens! We … Read More