Village Institute for Sustainable Technologies & Agriculture

Thank you to Vicki and Ken Kuse for all of their work to create lovely pollinator-friendly habitats, culminating in our registration as...

Come take a walk on the wild side. Did you know that VISTA Gardens has a walking trail? Enjoy a shaded walk through the woods and commune...

Tall Elephantsfoot Did you know that there is more than one Tall Elephantsfoot in VISTA’s Wildflower Garden?Curious? You can find them...

VISTA has a new gate system, and it will become active on Monday, July 11. There is a gate orientation meeting on Saturday, July 9, at...

Florida summers are the hottest and wettest months of the year and the time to prepare for the fall growing season. Most gardeners will...

“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they have the heart.” – Elizabeth Andrew As she steps out of her role as Compost Chair, the...

Delicate flowers with delicious edible fruit makes the Flatwoods plum standout in our native plant garden at VISTA. Their height compared...

Group Bike Ride for Pedal to Empower and World Bicycle Day. Sunday, June 5, 9:00 a.m. Optional donations benefit women and girls...

The Florida greeneyes wildflower is a member of the Daisy family and just might be a nice addition to your landscape. Sometimes called...

Our infrastructure committee performs four primary roles at VISTA: · Keeps the equipment, irrigation system, shed, pavilion,...

Join us on Saturday, April 30, at 11:30 a.m. as VISTA celebrates its history, its members, and its success. We’ll have a short program...

This month the Wildflower Committee has selected to showcase the Coreopsis. You can find Coreopsis, Florida's State Wildflower, emerging...

As VISTA Gardens’ Wildflowers consultant Bruce Turley says, “Plants are the grocery, apothecary and hardware stores of the past.” VISTA...

1. Pick all fruit and veggies on the vine and let them ripen at home. 2. Wait 2-3 weeks after the freeze to determine whether...

This month the Wildflower Garden Committee has selected to show case the Tropical sage. Photo at VISTA Gardens by Kathy Neukamm Tropical...

On nearly any day of the week VISTA Gardens is teeming with volunteer gardeners who do everything from plucking weeds to planning and...

“My garden is my most beautiful masterpiece.” Claude Monet Swathes of color and texture now sweep across the entrance to VISTA Gardens. ...

VISTA’s Wildflower Garden along the berm will soon be moving to the next stage; after solarization comes soil prep and planting! And,...

Something exciting is afoot in the patch of soil that will become VISTA’s Wildflower Garden. A process known as soil solarization is...

Each VISTA gardener benefits mightily when we add compost to our raised garden beds. To show our appreciation, let’s each sign up to help...