May 2023 Newsletter

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GARDEN HOSTS RENOWNED AFRICAN SCULPTURE EXHIBIT

March 6, 2023

The Fort Worth Botanic Garden announces today its first-ever Zimbabwean sculpture exhibit, ZimSculpt, which runs April 15 through July 30, 2023.

Photos of newly discovered Begonia fritschiana

Newly Described Species of Begonia Named after VP of Research & Conservation Peter Fritsch

May 4, 2023

Botanists working in the Philippines recently described a species of begonia new to science and named it in honor of Peter Fritsch, the Garden’s vice president of research and conservation.

For Reliable Summer Color, Look to Red Yucca

May 5, 2023

Many plants flower in May and into June, but as the temperatures rise, the blooms fade away and then stop altogether. Not red yucca (Hesperaloe parviflora.) This Texas native combines easy care and drought tolerance with reliable color all summer long. “It’s one of the most carefree plants you can find,” says Sr. Horticulturist Steve Huddleston.

Turn to Nature to Support Mental Health in Children

May 5, 2023

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, when Americans are urged to recognize the toll of mental illness, fight stigma and advocate for better support for the millions of people affected. One increasingly important area of focus: Children. Mental illness among children is caused by a bewildering array of factors, but no matter the exact situation, parents and other caregivers can adopt one simple strategy to buttress the mental health of the children and adolescents they love. They can foster a connection to nature.

Painting by Zan Savage of red and purple flowers against a green background

Capture the Beauty of Botanicals in the Summer Blooms Acrylics Workshop

May 5, 2023

As spring slips into summer, the Garden explodes with color as flowers of all sorts come into bloom. If you have ever wanted to recreate that beauty in art, the new Summer Blooms Acrylics Workshop will give you the tools and techniques to paint your own botanical masterpiece.

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May 2023 Newsletter

Engage | Garden | Learn | Plant | Research

Engage: With the FWBG | BRIT Community

GARDEN HOSTS RENOWNED AFRICAN SCULPTURE EXHIBIT

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