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Reviews

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
Wow, 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
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
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

A Guide to 80 Tropical Gardens in the Sunshine State

By Jana Milbocker

Florida’s geography and temperate climate offer unique conditions for growing plants that do not thrive anywhere else in the US. Whether you’re a weekend gardener, landscape professional or vacation traveler, you will enjoy discovering Florida’s beautiful gardens. From tropical oases to gardens with sculpture, plants and decor from other cultures, or a fascinating history, The Garden Tourist’s Florida will guide you on a wonderful trip!

  • Preview 80 outstanding gardens in this richly illustrated guide with 500 photos.

  • Learn about each garden’s history, horticultural highlights and special features

  • Plan your trips with regional maps, contact information, sample itineraries, and garden amenities.


$24.95 FREE SHIPPING (within continental US).

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Product Details

6.5" x 9", 204 pages, softcover

Second edition, published 2024


Jana Milbocker