Second Edition, August 2024   Discover the many beautiful gardens in the Sunshine State, from Miami to St. Augustine, Orlando, Naples and Sarasota.   Learn about the exciting tropical fruits and flowers brought to the US by plant explorers and collectors. - Enjoy the flamboyant paintings of Salvador Dali and the sculptures of modern artists. - Steep yourself in the Gilded Age while touring mansions and elegant formal gardens at Vizcaya and The Ringling. - Experience the healing power of gardens that provide tranquil settings for relaxation. - Immerse yourself in gardens with thousands of butterflies, exotic birds and animals. These are just some of the 80 destinations you'll experience on this exclusive tour of Florida's gardens. With evocative text and stunning photographs, garden designer Jana Milbocker leads you on a tour of these magnificent gardens, sharing their histories, horticultural highlights, and personalities along the way. Whether you love exploring gardens or gathering ideas for your own landscape, this book is an armchair getaway brimming with inspiration. "Jana Milbocker has curated a beautiful collection of the Sunshine State's finest gardens for enthusiasts to enjoy. Her sumptuous detail and vibrant images provide readers with everything necessary to plan their perfect trip or simply marvel in the exotic horticulture and unique experiences that Florida has to offer." —Tanna Homer, Executive Director, Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens The author Jana Milbocker Jana Milbocker is a garden writer, speaker, and landscape designer. Her books include The Garden Tourist, The Garden Tourist's New England, and The Garden Tourist's Florida. A much-appreciated gift This book makes a perfect gift for gardeners, travelers, and "armchair" travelers. Whether it's a birthday, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, or Christmas, there are lots of opportunities to gift someone with this best selling book.    Order yours today! You can purchase a signed copy from the author's website or an unsigned copy with the click of a button. Get yours today, just in time for this season. "Yet another great guide book in The Garden Tourist's series. The Florida guide is handsomely illustrated with photographs along with the easy to read informative descriptions of each garden covering history, design and plants. Milbocker left no stone unturned to include small and large gardens. Complete with web addresses, locations, open times, and even amenities. I thought I knew all the gardens in Florida. This book will stay in my car." —David Price, President/CEO, Bok Tower Gardens "What a wonderful summary of Florida's Gardens! The reader will find concise and informative text accompanied by beautiful photos of horticultural displays and special places for the garden aficionado to enjoy. This is a great resource for Florida residents and tourists alike." —John E. Thomas, Sr., President, Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation "Jana Milbocker has curated a beautiful collection of the Sunshine State's finest gardens for enthusiasts to enjoy. Her sumptuous detail and vibrant images provide readers with everything necessary to plan their perfect trip or simply marvel in the exotic horticulture and unique experiences that Florida has to offer." —Tanna Homer, Executive Director, Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens " The Garden Tourist's Florida depicts some of the most beautiful and historic gardens in Florida in a such a wonderful and interesting book. The bold imagery and insight into each of these spectacular botanical gardens is definitely enticing and compelling and creates a strong desire to learn more and further explore." —Christine Hobart, Executive Director, McKee Botanical Garden "The author has provided such a concise, yet sufficiently detailed description of the major features of each Florida garden that the reader hardly needs the accompanying array of outstanding photographs to stimulate immediate interest in visiting each locale. Where appropriate the description includes background information on the origin of each garden and on the contributions of those individuals involved with creating each entity." —C. Craig Tisher, M.D., Director, Wilmot Botanical Gardens, University of Florida Whether you are an ardent gardener or vacation traveler, Florida offers an abundance of lush gardens to visit. In this book I introduce you to a range of public gardens, from large formal landscapes to off-the-beaten path destinations. While some were designed by renowned landscape architects and others evolved without a formal plan, all of the gardens are the result of their founders' passion for horticulture and the natural world.  In addition to beautiful gardens, many properties offer art, history, architecture, and modern whimsy. Art lovers will enjoy classical sculpture at Albin Polasek's home in Winter Park, the cubist-inspired pieces at the Ann Norton Sculpture Garden in West Palm Beach, European master