“Jana Milbocker has curated a beautiful collection of the Sunshine State’s finest gardens for enthusiasts to enjoy. Her sumptuous detail and vibrant images provide readers with everything necessary to plan their perfect trip or simply marvel in the exotic horticulture and unique experiences that Florida has to offer.”
The Garden Tourist’s Florida
A Guide to 80 Tropical Gardens in the Sunshine State
Discover the many beautiful gardens in the Sunshine State, from Miami to St. Augustine, Orlando, Naples and Sarasota.
Learn about the exciting tropical fruits and flowers brought to the US by plant explorers and collectors.
Enjoy the flamboyant paintings of Salvador Dali and the sculptures of modern artists.
Steep yourself in the Gilded Age while touring mansions and elegant formal gardens at Vizcaya and The Ringling.
Experience the healing power of gardens that provide tranquil settings for relaxation.
Immerse yourself in gardens with thousands of butterflies, exotic birds and animals.
These are just some of the 80 destinations you’ll experience on this exclusive tour of Florida’s gardens. With evocative text and stunning photographs, garden designer Jana Milbocker leads you on a tour of these magnificent gardens, sharing their histories, horticultural highlights, and personalities along the way.
Whether you love exploring gardens or gathering ideas for your own landscape, this book is an armchair getaway brimming with inspiration.
“Yet another great guide book in The Garden Tourist’s series. The Florida guide is handsomely illustrated with photographs along with the easy to read informative descriptions of each garden covering history, design and plants. Milbocker left no stone unturned to include small and large gardens. Complete with web addresses, locations, open times, and even amenities. I thought I knew all the gardens in Florida. This book will stay in my car.”
“The Garden Tourist’s Florida depicts some of the most beautiful and historic gardens in Florida in a such a wonderful and interesting book. The bold imagery and insight into each of these spectacular botanical gardens is definitely enticing and compelling and creates a strong desire to learn more and further explore.”
“The author has provided such a concise, yet sufficiently detailed description of the major features of each Florida garden that the reader hardly needs the accompanying array of outstanding photographs to stimulate immediate interest in visiting each locale. Where appropriate the description includes background information on the origin of each garden and on the contributions of those individuals involved with creating each entity. ”
“Wow, what a wonderful summary of Florida’s Gardens! The reader will find concise and informative text accompanied by beautiful photos of horticultural displays and special places for the garden aficionado to enjoy. This is a great resource for Florida residents and tourists alike.”
