Whether you’re photographing plants or the plant people who love them, make sure to get outside this weekend - the FNPS Photo Contest ends on Monday! Find more details and apply at www.fnps.org/photocontest. (fb)

We are thrilled to announce the 2025 FNPS Landscape Awards winners! These outstanding projects highlight the creativity, dedication, and ecological impact of native landscaping across Florida — from homeowner-created wildlife sanctuaries to community and institutional gardens. A heartfelt thank you to our jurors — Zack Pitchford, Douglas Thomson, Stephanie Dunn (Broward Chapter), Adam Saffles (Ixia Chapter), and Fritz Wettstein — whose expertise and thoughtful evaluation make these awards challenging, meaningful, and truly special each year. Your time and insight are invaluable to recognizing excellence in our native plant community. Congratulations to all the Honors and Excellence winners, and thank you for inspiring us with your work to restore habitat, support wildlife, and bring native plants to life across the state. Full project highlights and photos will be shared soon. These projects represent the best in Florida native landscaping, from homeowner-created gardens to large-scale community and institutional installations. Each project demonstrates how thoughtful use of native plants enhances biodiversity, improves ecosystem function, and inspires communities. (fb)