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The 10 Truths of Tropical Fruit
The Ten Truths of Tropical Fruit (1 hour)– Learn the truths about tropical fruits that nobody ever told you. Special Speaker: Jeff Wasielewski, UF/IFAS Extension Miami-Dade County Admission Fee: General: $25 Members Reduced Fee: $5 Register for the class today! Need help registering? Click here.
DetailsSangria Tasting and Tour
Enjoy a Sangria tasting experience with your loved ones this Valentine’s! During this experience, you will try three different types of tropical Sangrias served with fruit and finger snacks to compliment. As you sip, our Naturalist will describe the history of Sangria and how it was prepared. Then you will head out for a tour of the Garden, where you will see some of the fruit you tasted. As you tour our tropical regions, it will be as if…
DetailsStargazing
Enjoy a night under the stars and moon cozied up by a bonfire. S’more kits, food trucks and an assortment of drinks will be available while supplies last. Bring blankets, lawn chairs, your telescope and small coolers are welcome. No large coolers or pets allowed. Admission: $5 Adults, $2 kids (11-6) & children 5 and under are FREE. MEMBERS FREE* Admission and items for sale are cash only event day (ATM AVAILABLE). Register for the class today! Need help…
DetailsPest, pathogens
Pest, pathogens and IPM for tropical fruit Jeff Wasielewski, UF/IFAS Extension Miami-Dade County – Combine several complementary pest control methods in a mutually enhancing way to reduce pest populations to less than damaging numbers. Learn about Integrated Pest management in my class. Arrive 15-20 minutes early to receive your wristband after paying in the Park Store. Please RSVP by calling 305.247.5727. Fee: General: $25 Members Reduced Fee: $5
DetailsBlues Concert
Come and enjoy a one of a kind blues concert with special performances by Kedash Cornileus & Betty Padgett. Music, kids activities and full access to the garden. Food trucks will be present preparing delicious BBQ flavors and more. Join us for an amazing evening of music and great eats! $15 Adults (ages 16 and over), $8 Children (ages 11-6), Children 5 and under FREE. Purchase your pre-sale tickets for 20% off event admission here! Need help registering to purchase…
DetailsSpringtime Adventure
Experience a springtime adventure at Fruit and Spice Park! During this fun filled weekend there will be; Springtime photo backdrops, scavenger hunts, fruits from this season to see and taste, and tram tours featuring what’s in season! No pets allowed. Regular Park Admission. Members FREE.
DetailsGrafting / Air layering
Louise King, Fruit & Spice Park. Learn the basics of grafting and airlayering. By Grafting, we can get highly desirable characters from parent ‘stock’ plant to different ‘scions’. By air layering, we can get same characteristics from parent to offspring.
DetailsTour with the Horticulturist
Take a walking tour with our Horticulturist. Each tour will focus on different region or collection
DetailsSpring Stargazing
Enjoy a night under the stars in the Garden cozied up by a bonfire. Bring your telescopes to explore the night stars away from city lights or see the night sky through Southern Cross Astronomical Societies telescopes for a guided viewing. S’more kits and an assortment of drinks will be available while supplies last. Blankets, lawn chairs and small coolers are welcome. No large coolers or pets allowed. Admission and all items for sale is cash only, ATM available. $5…
DetailsRedland Orchid Festival
Started in 1997, The Redland International Orchid Festival has become an internationally recognized annual orchid event. Head to the only botanical garden of its kind, Fruit and Spice Park in Homestead for this three-day event you will not want to miss. Attend lectures to learn how to grow your orchids or control insects. Purchase your favorites flowers to take home and enjoy for years to come. External promo or coupons cannot be applied for this special event. No pets allowed.…
DetailsProper Planting
Proper planting of tropical fruit trees (1.5 hours)Jeff Wasielewski, UF/IFAS Extension Miami-Dade County – Learn how to plant Tropical fruit trees and keep them healthy and producing.
DetailsSummer Stargazing
Enjoy a night under the stars in the Garden cozied up by a bonfire. Bring your telescopes to explore the night stars away from city lights or see the night sky through Southern Cross Astronomical Societies telescopes for a guided viewing. S’more kits and an assortment of drinks will be available while supplies last. Blankets, lawn chairs and small coolers are welcome. No large coolers or pets allowed. Admission and all items for sale is cash only, ATM available. $5…
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