1A Growing Your Flower Garden This Spring
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May 7, 2025 Jason Downing, the orchid biologist behind the Million Orchid Project, and horticulturist Felder Rushing share their expertise on Spring gardening. They discuss the beauty and care of orchids, the largest plant family with over 25,000 species. Learn about the significance of heirloom plants and how to optimize small spaces like balconies for gardening. Dive into techniques for urban gardening in South Florida and discover how these practices can inspire youth engagement in environmental conservation.
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Flowers' Unique Role
- Flowers are primarily grown for their beauty and ability to attract pollinators rather than for consumption.
- Flowers add joy by their presence in a garden, evoking simple pleasures like morning dew on blooms.
Orchid Uniqueness Explained
- Orchids have captivated humans since ancient times, offering cultural, medicinal, and aesthetic value.
- Their unique structure, especially the prominent lip, is adapted to attract specialized pollinators effectively.
Native Orchids Thrive in Disturbed Areas
- Native orchids can grow terrestrially in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and clearings.
- Mowing and natural disturbances mimic the conditions orchids need to thrive outside tropical environments.