Martha in the Bahamas
Martha heads to the Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island in the Bahamas, where she swims with dolphins in Dolphin Cay, explores incredible natural habitats, and eats fantastic local cuisine. She also shares recipes for Goldie's Conch Salad, from the Goldie's Conch Stand, and Grouper, Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp, and Mango and Feta Salad, from Cafe Martinique. Read more about Martha's trip to the Bahamas, including her visit to Holey Farm, on the Martha Blog. You can also view her personal photos taken on her trip.

Tropical Flowers
Our set is decorated with orange bird of paradise (Strelitzia reginae), croton mammey (Codiaeum variegatum), red sister (Cordyline terminalis), kentia palms (Howea forsteriana), variegated ginger (Alpinia zerumbet), bromeliad portea jungles, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, and Schefflera actinophylla "Amate."

Special thanks to tropical-plant shippers Foliage Xpress for providing these beautiful flowers. The flower guide Martha referenced at the end of today's show, "Tropical and Garden Flower Identification" by Graeme Teague, is available at amazon.com.

Coral Reefs
For more information on how you can help protect and preserve living coral reef ecosystems, visit blueproject.com.

Evian
Thanks to Evian for supplying water to our studio audience and guests.

Original Airdate
May 15, 2008