With its warm climate and generous sunshine, Florida is primed for botanical beauty.
From coastal habitats to rolling inland countryside, these gardens let you escape the crowds and reconnect with nature.
Southeast Florida
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Don’t skip the house.
Besides the palatial rooms, there’s a glass-domed courtyard enclosed by loggias and overflowing with greenery.
Cost:$21.95
Address/phone:3750 South Flamingo Road; 954-473-2955
Hours:9:30 a.m.5 p.m. daily
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Discover unique ecosystems, including the rainforest and the spiny thickets of Madagascar.
Admire exotic flowers alongside Chihuly sculptures in the conservatories.
Before you visit, be sure to check the calendar.
Summer is also when the world’s largest water lilies bloom.
Yet the insects tropical buffet is equally enchanting.
West Indian jasmine, yellow elder, lantanas and more complement the vivid green foliage.
Flowers are everywhere, hanging in pots, from trees and on the walls.
