Lukas Nursery & Butterfly Encounter

08/22/2026

We all need to get up close and personal with nature! 🦋 Visit our Butterfly Encounter to see native butterflies, birds, exotic plants, and feed a butterfly from your fingertips. 🌸

08/22/2026

This weekend is the Great Southeast Pollinator Census! 🦋 You can do something great for pollinators by spending some time in your garden today. Want to take part? Learn more here: https://gsepc.org/

08/22/2026

What if helping protect pollinators only took 15 minutes?

On Aug. 21-22, Floridians of all ages can join the Great Southeast Pollinator Census, a citizen science effort led in Florida by UF/IFAS Extension. All you need is a blooming plant, 15 minutes, and a little curiosity.

Choose a flowering plant in your yard, a park, schoolyard, or community garden, then count the bees, butterflies, beetles, and other pollinators that visit. No scientific experience or insect identification skills are required!

In 2025, Floridians submitted more than 5,100 counts across 59 counties and helped create 183 new sustainable pollinator habitats. This year, the goal is to reach all 67 Florida counties and double participation to 10,000 counts.

To learn more, click the link!
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08/19/2026

No sod this week! ☀ Due to many of our staff engaging in continuing education opportunities, we will not be receiving our weekly sod shipment. Stay tuned for sod next week! 🌱

08/18/2026

STAFF TRAINING. 👩‍🌾 To remain on the cutting edge with the latest industry trends and best practices, much of our staff will be attending continuing education opportunities this Wednesday & Thursday (8/19 & 8/20). Thank you for your patience with our limited staffing during this time. Our team of Florida Certified Horticultural Professionals are excited for this opportunity to learn more in effort to better serve you with expert landscape and gardening advice. 💚

08/15/2026

We hope you're enjoying this summer from your shady patio, surrounded by beautiful Elephant Ears. ☀ If not, we have plenty of stunning options like Hilo Beauty, Regal Shields, Portodora, and even some variegated varieties! Give your alocasia well draining soil and keep it out of direct sunlight for a happy, thriving plant. 🌿

08/14/2026

The perfect low maintenance house plant! 🪴 Dracaena comes in many varieties like Lemon Lime and Limelight (pictured). We also have Marginata, Rikki, and more! Check them out this weekend and bring some greenery indoors this summer. ☀️ Drought tolerant and prefers bright, indirect light.

08/13/2026

New fun stackable bracelets in our gift shop! 🦋 These popular pieces come in silver, gold, and pearl designs. Mix and match for a customizable look to elevate any outfit! Perfect for back to school gifting or a “treat yourself” gift! 💛 Available now for only $7.99 each!

08/11/2026

Tropical, functional, and oh so pretty! 🌿 Variegated Tapioca has gorgeous two toned, deeply lobed foliage with strikingly red stems. Functions well in many landscapes as a statement piece in full sun and part shade areas. ☀️ Variegated Tapioca is a quick grower that reaches about 4 to 6 feet tall in our hot, humid climate! Try it out if you’re looking for a “fool-proof” eye popping plant. 🥰

08/11/2026