A horticultural oasis reimagined for music and play

By Jody Ashfield

Botanical gardens are often thought of as serene settings, spaces for horticulturalists and garden enthusiasts to discover and research flora and fauna. Research and education at botanical gardens around the world have been vital in protecting endangered plant species. However, a botanical garden in Florida has started to reimagine what these gardens can look like by creating an innovative space in which play and music coexist alongside the important horticultural work the gardens carry out.