Fairchild Tropical Garden Archives

1996 Ushered in a New Era Fairchild Tropical Garden: the Debut of the $1M Rare Plant House Conservatory

Rare Plant House at the Fairchild Tropical Garden

“Plants will no longer be subjected to chemicals in city water but to rainwater collected in two cisterns that will hold 45,000 gallons.” February 18, 1996 On this day, The Miami Herald shared a story about rebuilding the rare plant house at the Fairchild Botanical Garden. “The born-again rare-plant house at the Fairchild Tropical Garden called Windows…

February 18, 2021 The Little Fern That Could, Antoine Nicolas Duchesne, Snowy Owls, Showy Lady’s-Slipper, Ellis Rowan by Kate Collins, and the New Rare-Plant House at the Fairchild Tropical Garden

Today we celebrate the French botanist who created the modern strawberry. We’ll also learn about the sweet little orchid known as the moccasin flower. We hear words that offer perspective on our loss of wildlife and habitat. We Grow That Garden Library™ with a book about one of the world’s best botanical illustrators – and…

Worth a Visit: The Fairchild Tropical Garden

“The Fairchild Tropical Garden is a distinguished first cousin of the Arnold Arboretum in Boston, a place where rare plants are preserved, the public is educated and serious research is conducted. Be forewarned that a visit can quickly reduce the most seasoned gardener to amateur status.” July 13, 1986 On this day, The Billings Gazette…