Flights of Fancy
Edward Bok loved birds and one of his purposes in creating the gardens was that it should be not only a refuge for people but for birds as well. “There […]
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Bok’s Bird Sanctuary
In 1921, Edward Bok spent his winter months in Mountain Lake community, walking up “Iron Mountain” and admiring the dramatic sunsets and birdlife. He decided to create the Gardens on
The Rich History of Earth Day: Celebrating 50 Years
Earth Day at Bok Tower Gardens has been one of the highlights of our calendar for many years. The Gardens usually hosts thousands of children from across Central Florida for
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Not a Bloom But Still Has Some BOOM!
Quercus texana ‘Corley’s Firecracker’ Corley’s firecracker Texas red oak This beautiful tree has recently been planted in the east section of the Pollinator Garden. This unusual tree flushes red new
Discover An Attitude of Gratitude
Delight in the Details! As we navigate through this health crisis, we need tools to help cultivate an attitude of gratitude. Immune systems are bolstered by a positive mental outlook.
Happier with Haikus: Celebrate National Haiku Day
It is National Haiku Poetry Day! Haikus are Japanese poems inspired by nature. They are easy to write because there are only a few rules: these poems have three lines,
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Take a Garden Tango with Brazilian Petunia
Ruellia elegant The Brazilian Petunia This happy plant is blooming now and thriving in the Terrace Garden located near the Visitor Center. The pretty red blooms attract hummingbirds which are
Garden Fun At Home: Word Searches with Hidden Messages
Staying at home does not mean you cannot keep your mind active! The Bok Tower Gardens Education department has plenty of great ideas for the young and young at heart
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Walk Like… A Walking Iris
Neomarica gracilis Walking Iris Beloved by visitors, the walking iris are blooming now throughout the Gardens. You can enjoy these plants along the paved path to the Tower, the south
Passionate for Passiflora
Purple Passionflower Passiflora incarnata When this flower blooms, you know summer is on the way. One of the most beautiful and exotic blooms in the Garden, passionflower is native to