What’s Blooming at Naples Botanical Garden

Springtime in Southwest Florida means vibrant blooms, sunny skies and idyllic temperatures made for lingering outdoors. There’s no better place to soak in this time of year than at Naples Botanical Garden, a 170-acre tropical oasis celebrating its most colorful season yet. From immersive exhibitions to hands-on explorations of nature’s palette—and even the science behind the plants that end up in your pint glass—there’s something to inspire every visitor. Whether you’re here to learn, wander or simply bask in the botanics, you’ll leave feeling energized and reconnected to the living world around you.

ChromaFlora

Ever wonder why a hibiscus blooms red or a palm frond looks so deeply green? “ChromaFlora” answers that question by turning the Garden into a living painter’s palette, Jan. 24–May 25. Designed by the Garden’s own horticulturists and education specialists, this exhibition organizes plants by color to reveal the science behind natural hues, like how flavonoids produce blues and violets. Grab your smartphone for a self-guided tour with video explanations as you stroll. The exhibition looks completely different depending on when you visit, too. Explore the grounds during extended evening hours on Wednesdays and Fridays (February through April) to see how golden hour transforms the Garden.

Naples Flower Show & Garden Market

Mark your calendar for Southwest Florida’s premier juried flower show. On March 13–14, Kapnick Hall comes alive with dramatic floral arrangements, styled table settings and botanical photography. This year’s theme, “Under the Big Top,” brings a playful circus-inspired twist to designs from dozens of exhibitors, many from the show’s partner, Naples Garden Club. Shop orchid purveyors, succulent stands, jewelry artisans and home decor boutiques at the garden market. Friday night’s extended hours until 8 p.m. mean you can shop, stroll and catch live music as the sun sets over the Garden.

Blooms & Brews

Raise a glass to the hops and botanicals that make your favorite brews possible. The annual beer-tasting celebration on April 11 brings in regional microbreweries for an evening of imbibing, which includes beer samples, live music and watching the sky shift from sunset to starlight. Pro tip: pace yourself and come hungry. Fogg Café, with its famous Fogg burger, will be joined by local food trucks on-site, offering plenty of tasty bites for purchase to round out the evening. Just remember your ID—this one’s 21 and older only. Tickets go on sale in March, but book ahead to beat the sellout.

Start planning your spring adventure at naplesgarden.org.

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