Welcome to our COMMUNITY GARDEN
an entity of the STARability Foundation in collaborationwith the City of Naples River Park Community Center
For this self-guided tour, follow the stars in numbered order or click through to locate your current stop.
Autograph tree Clusia guttifera
Go ahead signyourautograph!
This tree has thick, leathery leaves that you can gently scratch to “write” your name or draw a design. No lead or ink necessary!
You can find a wooden stylus in the box to the right of this hedge.
Pollinator Patch
Seasonal fruits and vegetables
The next two garden beds are typically dedicated to growing fruits and vegetables. What’s planted here changes throughout the year based on the season and growing conditions. Southwest Florida is unique for gardening because it’s subtropical, meaning we don’t follow the same planting seasons as most of the U.S.
Fall, winter, and spring = cool and dry
Summer = hot and humid
Succulents
Take a closer look and you’ll notice a variety of shapes, textures, and colors. Succulents store water in their fleshy leaves, allowing them to thrive in hot, sunny environments like Southwest Florida.
All cacti are succulents, but not all succulents are cacti.
What is the defining characteristic of cacti?
Florals
