Florida gardens illustrate the amazing biodiversity of the state as well as plant collections from other tropical areas of the world. In The Garden Tourist's Florida, garden designer Jana Milbocker guides you on a fantastic tour of 80 diverse gardens and provides all the information you need to make the most of your visit. From the Southern plantation-style gardens of northern Florida to the private Edens of painters and sculptors, horticultural collections of world-renowned plant hunters, and European-inspired estates of Miami, there is something for every gardener to enjoy in a tour of the state. The Garden Tourist's Florida features outstanding botanical gardens, historic estates, butterfly gardens and zoos, specialty nurseries, and off-the-beaten-path destinations for the passionate gardener.? Preview 80 outstanding gardens in 200 pages richly illustrated with 500 photos.? Enjoy the best botanical and historic gardens in Florida.? Plan your trips with regional maps, contact information, sample itineraries, and garden amenities.