If you’re thinking of adding wildflowers to your landscape, start with easy species and take some seeds home while you're at it! Our Education Director and Florida Wildflower Foundation contractor, Jennifer Tyson, presents easy-to-grow native wildflowers that attract a variety of butterflies and other pollinators essential to Florida’s natural health. Learn each plant’s flowering, seeding […]

Kathy Lee, granddaughter of our founders George Sr. and Eula Turner, practically grew up in Sunken Gardens. From stepping through a secret garden gate as a girl to riding in the back of a station wagon with flamingos, you’ll love Kathy’s tales of a magical and uniquely Florida childhood. As our archives volunteer, Kathy will […]

Did you ever consider making use of rainwater? Join Melissa West of UF/IFAS Pinellas County Extension to learn how to setup your own rain barrel to collect rainwater and use it in the landscape. We will explore practical, low-cost approaches to harness our most precious resource, rainwater and at the same time reduce stormwater runoff […]

“Bee” a community scientist. Meet us in the Pollinator Garden to take part in the 2026 Great Southeast Pollinator Census. Observe a plant of your choice for 15 minutes and record which bees, butterflies, or other pollinators stop by! Count sheets and insect ID guides provided. Free with Gardens admission or membership. No pre-registration required. […]

“Bee” a community scientist. Meet us in the Pollinator Garden to take part in the 2026 Great Southeast Pollinator Census. Observe a plant of your choice for 15 minutes and record which bees, butterflies, or other pollinators stop by! Count sheets and insect ID guides provided. Free with Gardens admission or membership. No pre-registration required. […]