Learn practical, research-backed container gardening for South Florida in a short, hands-on workshop at The Kampong. Perfect for apartment dwellers and visitors who want to grow food or ornamentals in pots.
Learn practical, research-backed container gardening for South Florida in a short, hands-on workshop at The Kampong. Perfect for apartment dwellers and visitors who want to grow food or ornamentals in pots.
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Operated by The Kampong - National Tropical Botanical Gardens · Miami, Florida
easy.
1–1.5 hours.
Light activity; mostly standing and short walking on garden paths. Suitable for beginners and casual gardeners.
The session is free for NTBG members; non-members receive a discounted admission to The Kampong with advanced registration.
No—this class is designed for beginners and apartment gardeners, with practical, step-by-step instruction.
Yes. Advance registration is recommended due to small group sizes and limited supplies.
Instructors provide demonstration materials and a written care plan; bring anything specific you want to pot if instructed in registration details.
Paths at The Kampong include uneven and natural surfaces; contact organizers ahead to confirm accessibility accommodations.
Check registration details; the hands-on portion often includes starter plants, but bringing your own may be allowed if confirmed beforehand.
The Kampong is part of the National Tropical Botanical Garden (NTBG) collection and showcases historic tropical plant introductions important to South Florida.
Workshops emphasize water-wise container strategies, responsible composting, and plant choices that reduce pesticide reliance in urban 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.
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