Source Guide Show 122
A tropical Oasis in busy Miami: Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden; Art meets Flowers: inspiration with world famous glass artist, Dale Chihuly; Dave's Favs; Ceanothus 'Silver Surprise', Chrysanthemum hosmariense; Iguanas
A tropical oasis in busy Miami: Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is elegantly landscaped horticultural gem tucked into a shady residential neighborhood
just south of the skyscrapers of downtown Miami. The mission of the garden, founded by Col. R. H. Montgomery, was to
conserve tropical plants within the garden and in their native habitats through exploration and education. Continuing
the work started by Dr. David Fairchild, the garden today holds a vast collection of rare palms, tropical fruits, and
flowering plants from rainforests to sea islands.
Fairchild is open daily from 9:30am to 4:30pm except Dec. 25th
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Rd.
Coral Gables, FL 33156
www.FairChildGarden.org
Art meets Flowers, inspiration with world famous glass artist, Dale Chihuly
Dave was excited to get a once-in-a-life-time visit to meet with Dale Chihuly. The Chihuly studio is not open to the
public, but you can see information, videos and photos of selected works, exhibitions and artist biography at the
Chihuly website. The Chihuly exhibit at Fairchild Tropical Garden continues through May 2007.
www.Chihuly.com
Dave's Faves
Plants seen on today's show are available at independent garden retailers throughout the country and from select sources listed below.
Ceanothus griseus 'Silver Surprise'
Chrysanthemum hosmariense
Native Sons Wholesale Growers
Growers of a wide selection of native and drought tolerant Mediterranean plants available at independent garden retailers.
Please visit the Native Sons website for a list of retailers in your area.
www.NativeSon.com
Our specimen courtesy of Valley Hills Nursery
Valley Hills Nursery
7440 Carmel Valley Rd.
Carmel Valley, CA
831-624-3442
Please visit www.Monrovia.com for a list of garden retailers
in your area that carry fine handcrafted Monrovia plants.
Dave's Levi Denim Shirt courtesy of Heritage House, www.BoysSuits.com
Dave's Big Sur Jade Maori Fishhook Necklace by Justis Daniels
