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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 The Garden Tourist's Florida has uncovered the secret to discovering the last remaining oases for urban tourists. The guide maps journeys with unique destinations highlighting a region's plant diversity with a place to relax along the trail. Traveling is an investment in oneself; give yourself the sensory gift of a garden on your next excursion, wherever that might be... -Sandy Shapiro, Executive Director, Miami Beach Botanical Garden

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