March 24 | Tropical Fern and Exotic Plant Society
topic: Botanical Gardens:  The Good, the Great & the Weird
location: Fairchild Tropical Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road, Miami, FL  33156
time: 7:30 PM
web: http://tfeps.org

March 25 | East Everglades Orchid Society
location: UF Miami-Dade
County Extension 18710 SW 288th ST
date: Fourth Tuesday of
each month
time: • Mini-class - 7:15 p.m. • General meeting
& program - 8:00 p.m.
web: www.orchidseeos.com

March 26 | Redland Tropical Fruit & Vegetable Society
topic: New topic and speaker each month
location: Fruit and Spice Park | 24801 SW 187 Avenue | Homestead, FL 33031
date: Last Wednesday of each month
time: 7:30 pm
web: Facebook

March 30 | Garden Dialogues: Oak Garden at Silver Bluff
Get exclusive access to private gardens in Miami and Palm Beach and hear directly from the landscape architects and designers about their collaborative process. How do clients and
designers work together? What makes for a great, enduring collaboration? The Cultural Landscape
Foundation's Garden Dialogues provides unique opportunities for small groups to visit some of
today’s most beautiful gardens created by some of the most accomplished landscape designers currently in practice.

Oak Garden at Silver Bluff
date/time: Sunday, March 30th | 5:00 to 7:00pm
location: Coconut Grove, Florida
Designer: Carlos Somoza of Carlos Somoza Landscape Design

Perched atop an ancient limestone ridge, Oak Garden was created beneath the canopy of two dozen, mature Southern Live Oak trees.  Visitors will tour three outdoor rooms: entrance garden, secret garden and pool terrace. Each garden is embraced by drifts of native flora, accented with subtropical vegetation that create a distinct plant palette and garden narrative.

March 18 | Bromeliad Society Meeting
speaker: Dr. Terrie Bart
topic: Ostentatious and Picturesque Bromeliad  Genera, Part II
location:  Fairchild Tropical Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road, Miami, FL  33156
time: 7:30 PM
web: http://www.bssf-miami.org/

Dr. Terrie Bert is a longstanding member of the  Sarasota Bromeliad Society and the Caloosahatchee Bromeliad Society and has held  multiple offices. She also served the Florida Council of Bromeliad Societies  (FCBS) as a representative and officer for eight years.  For the
Bromeliad  Society International, she has been a Florida Director and chaired several  international committees. Shecurrently is Librarian, Curator of the Wally Berg  of Excellence, and an internationally accredited Master Judge. She's given over  100 presentations on bromeliads to numerous U.S. and international bromeliad  societies and other groups. She has authored articles for the BSI Journal and  the FCBS newsletter. She cultivates more than 2,000 different bromeliads in 24  genera. She's won multiple top awards in local bromeliad shows and BSI world  conferences and is a volunteer for and contributor to the BSI Bromeliad  Identification Center. Terrie has a Ph. D in marine biology and is research  scientist for he Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. 

March 20 | Kampong Garden Lecture
topic: David Fairchild in the South Florida Landscape
speaker: Patricia Houle, M.S, FIU Department of Earth and  Environment
time: Reception 6:30 p.m. | Lecture 7:00 p.m.
rsvp: 305-442-7169 or email [email protected]

March 22/29/30 | Garden Dialogues: Miami + Palm Beach
Get exclusive access to private gardens in Miami and Palm Beach and hear directly from the landscape architects and designers about their collaborative process. How do clients and designers work together? What makes for a great, enduring collaboration? The Cultural Landscape Foundation's Garden Dialogues provides unique opportunities for small
groups to visit some of today’s most beautiful gardens created by some of the
most accomplished landscape designers currently in practice.

Palm Beach Residence
date/time: Saturday, March 22th, 10:30 to 11:30am
location: Palm Beach, Florida
Designer: Keith Williams of Nievera Williams Landscape Architecture

This elegant and exotic British West Indies style estate was an empty lot just two years ago. The home has three gardens that feature tropical, drought-tolerant plants rich in texture, color and foliage, with an emphasis on sustainability. The front garden has succulents and uses minima instead of lawn, the back garden allows for entertaining, dining and swimming, while the “secret garden” – which the owners consider an intimate work of art – fulfills the quest to see a garden from every first floor window and door.

The Breakers Palm Beach
date/time: Saturday, March 29th |10:00 to 11:30am
location: One North Breakers Row | Palm Beach, Florida
Designer: Gregory Lombardi of Gregory Lombardi Landscape Design
 
A spectacular resort destination on Florida’s Atlantic coast and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Breakers Palm Beach has lured generations of discerning travelers to its idyllic, Italian-Renaissance setting. Gregory Lombardi Design has been honored to work with The Breakers since 2005 on its landscape revitalization and expansion initiative, redesigning key areas and collaborating with The Breakers’ team to preserve, conserve and restore the prevalence of native plants throughout the resort property

Oak Garden at Silver Bluff
date/time: Sunday, March 30th | 5:00 to 7:00pm
location: Coconut Grove, Florida
Designer: Carlos Somoza of Carlos Somoza Landscape Design

Perched atop an ancient limestone ridge, Oak Garden was created beneath the canopy of two dozen, mature Southern Live Oak trees.  Visitors will tour three outdoor rooms:
entrance garden, secret garden and pool terrace. Each garden is embraced by drifts of native flora, accented with subtropical vegetation that create a distinct plant palette and garden narrative.

March 22 | Florida Native Plant Day
time: 9am-4pm 
location: Elaine Gordon Enchanted Forest Park
address: 1725 NE 135 Street, North Miami, FL
web: http://www.dade.fnpschapters.org/

The Dade Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society invites you to its 19th Native Plant Day.  The annual public outreach and education day will have activities for all ages including walks, programs, plants and merchandise for sale, raffles and more.  Bring your family and friends to enjoy this free day of fun and learning about native Florida plants and landscapes.

March 10 | Tropical Flowering Tree Society Meeting
location: Fairchild Tropical Garden | 10901 Old Cutler Road | Miami, FL 33156
speaker: Debra DeMarco of DDM Horticulture
room: Corbin Building, classroom "A"
time: 7:30 pm
web:  www.tfts.org/

About the speaker: Debra A. DeMarco, B.S., Ornamental Horticulture, is  the owner of  D.D.M. Horticulture Services, Inc. in South Miami, Florida. She is a horticulturist knowledgeable in plant materials from Zone 4 to Zone 10b.  A graduate of Delaware Valley College of Science and Agriculture   (Doylestown, Pennsylvania), she has taken additional business and   professional courses at both Clunyhill College and Harvard University.   Debra has been received the first place award for landscape display   excellence for the Philadelphia Flower Show. DDM has received eight   awards and Recognitions from the FNGA Landscape Award Program.

March 12-13 | Vizcaya Moonlight Garden Tours
time: 6:30PM
contact: 305.860.8423
location: 3251 South Miami Avenue, Miami, Florida
web: http://vizcaya.org/programs-moonlightgarden-tours.asp

Vizcaya's bayfront gardens are breathtaking by day, don't miss the chance to see them transformed
by the glow of a bright Miami moon. With live music in the Courtyard, the allure of Italian-inspired gardens and delicious temptations available in the Cafe & Shop. Tickets $18; $12 for Members, Students and Seniors; available onsite only from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on the evening of the program. 

March 13 | South Dade Garden Club Meeting
location: Fruit and Spice Park | 24801 SW 187 Ave | Homestead, Florida 33031
date: Second Thursday of each month
time: 7:00pm
web: www.miamifruitandspicepark.com

March 13| Herbs and Medicinal Plants with David McLean
location: Miami Beach Botanic Garden
address: 2000 Convention Center Drive | Miami Beach, FL 33139
time: 6pm - 8pm     
web: Miami Beach Botanical Garden

Join one of the Miami Beach Botanical Garden’s most  popular speakers for an intro to
herbs and medicinal plants that you can grow in  South Florida. Nurseryman and landscape designer, David McLean has spoken previously at the Garden on topics such  as balcony and container gardening, and is known for his wit and extensive practical knowledge of plants that everyone
can relate to.  In this discussion,  David will share a list of 20 “A to Z” plants with healing properties, from  medicine cabinet staples such as aloe for sunburns, to fun and flirty aphrodisiacs such as saw palmetto for increased sex drive.

Participants will get a chance during the lecture to purchase all of the plants David touches upon, so you can go home ready to immediately plant your own medicinal garden. Each participant will also receive  one aloe plant grown at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, and one tilo plant grown
by David McLean. Tilo plants (Justicia pectoralis) is used to reduce fevers, and also makes an excellent shade groundcover.

March 15/22/29/30 | Garden Dialogues: Miami + Palm Beach
Get exclusive access to private gardens in Miami and Palm Beach and hear directly from the landscape architects and designers about their collaborative process. How do clients and designers work together? What makes for a great, enduring collaboration? The Cultural Landscape Foundation's Garden Dialogues provides unique opportunities for small groups to visit some of today’s most beautiful gardens created by some of the most accomplished landscape designers
currently in practice.

Biscayne Bay  Water Garden
date/time: Saturday, March 15th | 5:00 to 6:30pm
location: Sunset Islands,  Miami, Florida
designer: Margie Ruddick of Margie Ruddick Landscape Design

This island retreat  begins with a fantastical landscape of royal palms and lush tropical plantings centered on an environmental artwork. There are two wild gardens leading to the bay - and a luxurious swimming pool in a water garden, with floating terraces. 

Palm Beach Residence
date/time: Saturday, March 22th, 10:30 to 11:30am
location: Palm Beach, Florida
Designer: Keith Williams of Nievera Williams Landscape Architecture

This elegant and exotic British West Indies style estate was an empty lot just two years ago. The home has three gardens that feature tropical, drought-tolerant plants rich in texture, color and
foliage, with an emphasis on sustainability. The front garden has succulents and  uses minima instead of lawn, the back garden allows for entertaining, dining and swimming, while the “secret garden” – which the owners consider an intimate work of art – fulfills the quest to see a garden from every first floor window and door.

The Breakers Palm Beach
date/time: Saturday, March 29th |10:00 to 11:30am
location: One North Breakers Row | Palm Beach, Florida
Designer: Gregory Lombardi of Gregory Lombardi Landscape Design

A spectacular resort destination on Florida’s Atlantic coast and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Breakers Palm Beach has lured generations of discerning travelers to its
idyllic, Italian-Renaissance setting. Gregory Lombardi Design has been honored to work with The Breakers since 2005 on its landscape revitalization and expansion initiative, redesigning key areas and collaborating with The Breakers’ team to preserve, conserve and restore the prevalence of native plants throughout the resort property

Oak Garden at Silver Bluff
date/time: Sunday, March 30th | 5:00 to 7:00pm
location: Coconut Grove, Florida
Designer: Carlos Somoza of Carlos Somoza Landscape Design

Perched atop an ancient limestone ridge, Oak Garden was created beneath the canopy of two dozen, mature Southern Live Oak trees.  Visitors will tour three outdoor rooms: entrance garden, secret garden and pool terrace. Each garden is embraced by drifts of native flora, accented with subtropical vegetation that create a distinct plant palette and garden narrative.

March 15 | 2014 Annual Tour of Miami Beach Gardens
location: Miami Beach Botanic Garden
address: 2000 Convention Center Drive | Miami Beach, FL 33139
time: 10am - 3pm      
web: Miami Beach Botanical Garden
tickets: $25/members, $30/non-members   

Explore the alluring private gardens of Miami Beach this spring with the Miami Beach Botanical Garden. Bike or drive to six hidden oases, each with its own inspiring character and taste. Tour
participants are  invited to indulge in a special day at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden the day of the tour as well.  From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. enjoy fresh produce at the  gardenside farmers market, food trucks, live music by Broken Tenure and the Gems & Junque rummage sale.  

March 15 | International Migratory Bird Day
address: Tropical Audubon Society | 530 Sunset Dr.  | Miami, FL 33143
organization website: www.tropicalaudubon.org
time: 10 a.m. to 2p.m.

Join the Tropical Audobon Society and learn more about living in one of the most a species-rich environments, and play a part to support bird populations in North and South America. The Society has hatched an agenda full of activities and games that will teach you and your family all about our precious feathered friends. 

Activities for participants of all ages, dynamic presentations, prizes and more!  Bring your friends, this is a free event- spread the word.  Free parking provided!

March 15 | Dinner in Paradise
organization: Paradise Farms Organic
address: 19801 SW 320th St, Homestead, Florida 33030
time: Arrive at 6PM
website: http://paradisefarms.net/dinner-in-paradise/

Dinner in Paradise at Paradise Farms features the finest chefs in Miami preparing a delicious five course meal made with local organic products and paired with fine wines. The magic and charm of the farm's lush edible landscape coupled with the finest chefs in Miami creates a uniquely
intimate dining experience under the stars.  Each year, Paradise Farm donates proceeds to a local charity or organization philosophically in line with the organization's vision of sustainable, healing, and healthy organic food. This year the farm is sponsoring “Learning in Paradise”, the farm's outreach program to host children’s field trips to the farm.

March 2 | Beautiful Streets of South Florida
speaker: Victor Dover of Dover, Kohl and Partners
location: Coral Gables Museum (next to Books and Books)
address: 285 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134
time: Reception 3pm | Talk 4pm
for more information: Books and Books  Website

Beautiful streets in Coral Gables, South Miami and Miami Beach are featured in the new book Street Design: The Secret to Great Cities and Towns  (Wiley, 2014). To celebrate the launch of the book, the City of Coral Gables and Books & Books are hosting a reception and book signing with local co-author and townplanner Victor Dover and other contributors at the Coral Gables Museum.  Coral Gables' Director of Planning & Zoning, Ramon Trias, will make introductory remarks.

Written by two accomplished architects and urban designers, this  user-friendly street design manual shows both how to design new streets and enhance existing ones. It offers step-by-step instruction and shares examples of excellent streets, examining the elements that make them  successful as well as how they were designed and created. Topics also  include strategies for shaping space in the public right-of-way through correct building height to street width ratios, terminated vistas,  landscaping, and street geometry. This book is a valuable resource for architects, urban
designers, landscape architects, and engineers.

With guest  essays from: Kaid Benfield, David Brussat, Javier Cenicacelaya, Hank  Dittmar, Andres Duany, Douglas Duany, Emily Glavey, Chip Kaufman, Ethan  Kent, Marieanne Khoury-Vogt,  Leon Krier, Gianni Longo, Thomas Low, Laura Lyon, Chuck Marohn, Paul Murrain, John Norquist, Stefanos Polyzoides, Gabriele Tagliaventi and Erik Vogt.

March 4 | Orchid Society of Coral Gables
location:  Fairchild Tropical Garden | 10901 Old Cutler Road | Miami, FL
room: Corbin Building, classroom "A"
date: first Tuesday of every month
time: 7:30 pm
web: www.oscgonline.org

March 2 | The Villagers’ 2014 Garden Tour: A  Cornucopia Of Gardens Tour
time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
where: self guided tour throughout Central Gables
tickets: $25.00 for advance orders, $30.00 on the day of the event.
more info:  Julie Petrella Arch 305-460-6030 or [email protected]

The Villagers,  a local organization dedicated to the restoration and the preservation of  historic  sites, presents its annual tour A Cornucopia of Gardens. Participants  will enjoy a garden tour of selected  homes in Coral Gables. Proceeds from the tour will fund scholarships and local  historic restoration and preservation projects. Advanced order tickets are $25 and $30 the day of the event. 
 
Tickets may be purchased the day of the event at either 6915 Granada Boulevard or at 10445 Lakeside Drive in Snapper Creek Lakes.  For more information, contact Sheila Revell at 305-335-3430 or [email protected].