How long is the workshop?

The session runs about 1.5 hours.

Where is the meeting point?

Meet at 4013 Douglas Rd. Miami, FL 33133; check the booking page for arrival instructions.

Is the workshop suitable for beginners?

Yes—this class is beginner-friendly but also useful for intermediate growers refining technique.

Bring a notebook, gloves, and an orchid if you want to work on a personal specimen; basic tools and media are typically provided.

How many participants are in each class?

Groups are limited to 12 participants to ensure hands-on time.

How do I book or check pricing?

Use the referral link in the listing to view availability, pricing, and to book.

Hands-on Horticulture: Orchid Care Workshop in Miami — Repotting & Bloom Basics | Workshop | Guided Tour

Hands-on Horticulture: Orchid Care is a hands-on workshop in Miami at 4013 Douglas Rd. Miami, FL 33133 that teaches home growers how to keep orchids blooming. At this compact, instructor-led workshop participants gather around worktables to learn the practical craft of orchid care. You’ll get step-by-step guidance on repotting—how to spot when an orchid needs fresh media, how to tease fragile roots free of old mix, and how to select between bark, sphagnum moss, and specialized mixes for different growth habits. The session focuses on tropical orchids and common epiphytic species, explaining how their roots breathe differently than terrestrial plants and why potting medium and light matter more than many houseplant guides admit. Small groups (limit 12) mean plenty of hands-on time: you will repot a plant during the class and practice routine maintenance that prevents the most common problems. The class is rooted in Miami’s year-round growing season and the city’s long history as a trade and hobby center for tropical plants. That local context makes the workshop especially useful—the instruction is tuned to south Florida light levels, humidity cycles, and seasonal bloom patterns. Expect practical lessons on water scheduling, fertilizer choices, and how to interpret pseudobulbs and keikis so you can predict and extend bloom cycles. Why this experience stands apart: it’s not a lecture. It’s a practical clinic where you handle media, learn sterile techniques for trimming damaged roots, and leave with a plan for your home environment. The venue at 4013 Douglas Rd. puts you in a neighborhood familiar with tropical gardening culture, and the group size gives plenty of time for individualized troubleshooting. Whether you’re rescuing a stressed orchid or preparing plants for a regular bloom schedule, the workshop arms you with repeatable skills. Bring a notebook, gloves, and a plant if you’d like to work on your own specimen; most basic tools and media are provided, but check the booking link for details. This class is ideal for apartment dwellers who want to convert a sunny window into a reliable bloom spot and for gardeners seeking to move from guesswork to confident care. By the end you’ll know how to read root health, choose the right pot and mix, and build a maintenance rhythm that keeps orchids flowering year after year. Sessions run about 1.5 hours, focused so every participant leaves with practical experience and a hands-on care plan. Instructors welcome questions and demonstrate troubleshooting for pests and rot, common in south Florida. The workshop suits beginners and intermediate growers who want clearer technique. Space is limited to 12, so book early via the referral link to secure a spot, bring the meeting address and arrive a few minutes early for check-in and setup.

About The Kampong - National Tropical Botanical Gardens

The Kampong — part of the National Tropical Botanical Gardens — is a historic tropical garden located in Miami, Florida on the shores of Biscayne Bay. The site preserves the Fairchild-Sweeney House and showcases the legacy of plant explorer David Fairchild through extensive exotic fruit trees, rare tropical species, and curated collections. Visitors can choose docent-led guided tours that highlight the estate’s history and plant collections, or self-guided tours that allow leisurely exploration with a provided map.

The Kampong hosts a rotating schedule of hands-on workshops and classes set in the garden landscape. Offerings include cyanotype printing for fabric, community indigo dip workshops teaching Shibori resist dyeing, edible gardening programming presented with UF/IFAS (recommended for ages 12 and up), watercolor courses led by local artist Eileen Seitz, and all-levels yoga with Sam Reynolds. Forest bathing sessions guided by neuroscientist Karina Del Punta focus on sensory practices grounded in science; evening Moonrise Forest Bathing is offered under the full moon.

Several specialty experiences such as macrophotography, ikebana, functional movement, and seasonal events invite creative engagement with plants and place. Cyanotype workshops note limited spaces to encourage advance booking. The Kampong combines plant conservation, education, and cultural programming on a historic estate, offering both structured interpretation and independent discovery for visitors interested in botany, art, sustainability, and Miami’s tropical landscape.

Public programs emphasize hands-on learning, conservation-minded practices, seasonal plant highlights, and the site supports research, education, and community engagement for residents and visitors from Miami and beyond, with year-round programming and volunteer opportunities available.