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Learn how to grow beautiful and productive edible gardens in Miami’s subtropical climate with UF/IFAS’s hands-on foodscaping workshop. Cultivate your own food forest and green space that feeds and inspires.
Learn how to grow beautiful and productive edible gardens in Miami’s subtropical climate with UF/IFAS’s hands-on foodscaping workshop. Cultivate your own food forest and green space that feeds and inspires.
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Operated by The Kampong - National Tropical Botanical Gardens · Miami, Florida
easy.
2–3 hours.
Suitable for all ages and fitness levels as the workshop is mostly stationary with garden walks
Yes, the workshop is designed for all experience levels, including first-time gardeners.
You’ll learn about native and tropical edible plants suited for South Florida such as citrus, herbs, and tropical fruit trees.
The garden paths are generally accessible, but it’s best to contact the organizers for specific accommodations.
No, all necessary tools are provided during the workshop.
The workshop is recommended for ages 12 and up to ensure comprehension of the material.
Yes, participants receive guidance and resources to start and maintain their own edible garden.
UF/IFAS has served South Florida since the early 20th century, pioneering agricultural extension programs that support sustainable local food systems.
The workshop emphasizes permaculture and organic gardening to conserve water and reduce chemical inputs in urban environments.
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.
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