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!