Whether you’re a passionate plant parent or an enthusiastic brown thumb, you can do some good for Mother Nature while plant shopping this weekend.
The fourth annual Plantapolooza celebrates Florida native plants and the people fighting to keep them thriving. Presented with The Community Wildlife Corridor at the Sunken Gardens in St. Pete, the event highlights how native gardens help reconnect wildlife between Florida’s protected parks and everyday neighborhoods.
Expect free native seedlings while supplies last, a packed lineup of Tampa Bay-area nurseries and eco-minded vendors, youth activities and lectures from experts in the native plant world, covering everything from garden basics to coastal resilience.
Parking is limited, so plan accordingly, and bring something sturdy to haul your living loot home.
Tickets are $8-$18 for Plantapolooza, happening Sunday, Jan. 25 in St. Petersburg.
4th Annual Plantapolooza
Time Sun., Jan. 25, 12-4 p.m.
Location Sunken Gardens, 1825 4th St. N, St. Petersburg
This article appears in Jan. 15 – 21, 2026.