The Strawberry Festival is over, and it won’t be too long before summer cools into autumn. In the meantime, I’d like to turn your attention to another Southeastern U.S. fruit you won’t see on just any supermarket’s shelf. Meet the American beautyberry, a berry with a vibrant magenta color that lives up to its darling name.
Read moreFor a Blooming Good Time, Visit Florida's Diverse Botanical Gardens
Here’s a fun springtime fact for you: the name Florida comes from Ponce de León landing on Easter Sunday, the spanish “Feast of Flowers,” or Pascua Florida. So, long before we became the Sunshine State, we were named after flowers!
And Florida’s famous blooms are still flourishing today, as evidenced by our dozens of botanical gardens and arboretums. Before you plan your visit, scroll through my list of gardens you must see!
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