Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

Last Chance to See Chihuly at Fairchild

Chocolate-Dipped Fairchild

This Thursday evening, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden will be hosting the Third Annual International Chocolate Festival Kickoff Party. No, I didn't know about the first two either, but this year's one-hour shindig (6 to 7 p.m.) features hors d'oeuvres from exceptional chef Edgar Leal of Cacao Res ... More >>

Suck on My Candy Heart

Don’t fret — it says, “I Love U.”

Art Basel Invasion!

Screw the recession. The nation's number one art fest is bigger than ever.

Ramblin’ Man

Say hello to fall with a fest.

Bewitched at the Botanic

An autumnal festival flutters to Earth at Fairchild.

Dog-Day Afternoon

Sniff butts and shake paws at Fairchild.

Better Than AMC

Recent hits hit the lawn at Fairchild.

Food, Take Me Away

At least you can eat like you’re traveling tonight.

Sweet Sounds of Steel

At least you can eat like you’re traveling tonight.

Precious Blossoms

See the orchid in its element at Fairchild.

How His Garden Blows

See the orchid in its element at Fairchild.

Ramble On

Fairchild is full of music and delight

Two Green Thumbs Up

Fairchild is full of music and delight

Sweet Tradition

Fairchild is full of music and delight

Orchid Adoption Day

Fairchild is full of music and delight

Glass Pipe Dreams

Fairchild is full of music and delight

Nature's Sharp-Shooter

Fairchild is full of music and delight

Fruit of Our Desires

Fairchild is full of music and delight

Make Time to Garden

Fairchild is full of music and delight

Head in the Stars

Fairchild is full of music and delight

Keep it Classical, Miami

Fairchild is full of music and delight

Nature’s Candy

Check out a fruity celebration in Key West

Heart of Glass

Dale Chihuly dazzles at Fairchild

Ramblin' Plant Man

Dale Chihuly dazzles at Fairchild

Fruit Nuts

Mango madness at Fairchild

Art in Chocolate at Fairchild

Funky cakes inspired by artists such as Dale Chihuly and Yayoi Kusama were on display this weekend at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden's fourth annual International Chocolate Festival. Photo by djkmiaArt-inspired baking​Eight hopeful bakers entered the contest, which required they bake ... More >>

Concert Review: Jon Secada at Fairchild Tropical Garden, February 14

Photo by Ben ThackerJon Secada performing live Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden.​Jon SecadaFairchild Tropical Garden, MiamiSunday, February 14, 2010 Better Than: Being stuck in an elevator. The Review:Hialeah's own golden boy Jon Secada, the famed Miami crooner known for his dentist off ... More >>

305 Photo of the Day: Ah, the Rare Red Spotted Plastic Hippopotamus

​Today's photo, of an art installation at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, comes from DKeros' Flickr. If you'd like to see your photo here, join our Flickr group.

For Moms Who Don't Wake Till Mid-Afternoon

​Today's photo, of an art installation at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, comes from DKeros' Flickr. If you'd like to see your photo here, join our Flickr group.

Around Town: ANR, MillionYoung, Dave Barry, Art Walk, and Yo' Mama

Chicken for dinner: Just a glimpse of the fare at this Sat's Art Walk. ​We don't know about all of you but we're exhausted from busting homophobic hypocrites and providing fodder for unfunnyman Jay Leno and funnyman Stephen Colbert. What have you accomplished this week? No matter. Everyone deserve ... More >>

Save the Date for Fairchild's Mango Culinary Conference

Paula NiñoMango varieties at the Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden Mango Brunch​Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden will open this year's Annual International Mango Festival with a Mango Culinary Conference, a day of panel discussions that pairs Fairchild's tropical fruit experts and local chef ... More >>

Pop Stars, Plastic Surgery, and Paparazzi

Paula NiñoMango varieties at the Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden Mango Brunch​Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden will open this year's Annual International Mango Festival with a Mango Culinary Conference, a day of panel discussions that pairs Fairchild's tropical fruit experts and local chef ... More >>

Fairchild's Edible Garden Festival Teaches Sustainability

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden​October 23 will mark the third year of the Edible Garden Festival at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. The festivities last from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. They will continue the same time the following Sunday."'Going green' has become more and more popular each year ... More >>

Eat Your Carbon Footprint

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden​October 23 will mark the third year of the Edible Garden Festival at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. The festivities last from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. They will continue the same time the following Sunday."'Going green' has become more and more popular each year ... More >>

Man's Dressed Friend

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden​October 23 will mark the third year of the Edible Garden Festival at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. The festivities last from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. They will continue the same time the following Sunday."'Going green' has become more and more popular each year ... More >>

Rambling Plan

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden​October 23 will mark the third year of the Edible Garden Festival at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. The festivities last from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. They will continue the same time the following Sunday."'Going green' has become more and more popular each year ... More >>

Pass Me the Green

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden​October 23 will mark the third year of the Edible Garden Festival at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. The festivities last from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. They will continue the same time the following Sunday."'Going green' has become more and more popular each year ... More >>

Animal Art That Doesn't Suck

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden​October 23 will mark the third year of the Edible Garden Festival at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. The festivities last from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. They will continue the same time the following Sunday."'Going green' has become more and more popular each year ... More >>

Chocolate Dreams

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden​October 23 will mark the third year of the Edible Garden Festival at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. The festivities last from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. They will continue the same time the following Sunday."'Going green' has become more and more popular each year ... More >>

Go Gaga for Chocolate at Fairchild Tropical Garden's 5th Annual Chocolate Festival

courtesy Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden​For as long as it's existed, chocolate has been revered. Rich, smooth, creamy; however you like to consume it, it sooths and stimulates, comforts and warms. How does one not like chocolate? For three days starting Friday, about 12,000 people will show th ... More >>

Where to Eat in Miami This Valentine's Day

​Valentine's Day is just around the corner and even Pollo Tropical has a Valentine's Day special going (two dine for $9.99, if you must know). If you haven't made your plans, you should probably do so now before restaurants fill up (the lovely Gibraltar is fully booked) and events sell out. Here a ... More >>

Where To Take Dad This Father's Day

Treat dad to dinner at Bourbon Steak​Father's Day is this Sunday, so you better start making plans if you want to take dad out to eat. Here are five ideas of where to celebrate this June 19. (All prices exclude tax and gratuity.) Barbecue at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden Skip the restaurant a ... More >>

Mango Madness

Treat dad to dinner at Bourbon Steak​Father's Day is this Sunday, so you better start making plans if you want to take dad out to eat. Here are five ideas of where to celebrate this June 19. (All prices exclude tax and gratuity.) Barbecue at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden Skip the restaurant a ... More >>

Mango 'Til You Drop

Treat dad to dinner at Bourbon Steak​Father's Day is this Sunday, so you better start making plans if you want to take dad out to eat. Here are five ideas of where to celebrate this June 19. (All prices exclude tax and gratuity.) Barbecue at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden Skip the restaurant a ... More >>

Fairchild's Mango Festival Showcases the Mangos of Hawaii

Mangos for tasting at Fairchild Farm​ If it ever stops raining, Mapulehu, Exel and Momi K are some of the varieties you'll see this weekend at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden's 19th Annual International Mango Festival, which celebrates the Hawaiian version of this special tropical fruit. H ... More >>

Fairchild's Edible Garden Festival This Weekend: Grow Your Own (Veggies)

​If you're a fan of growing (legal) herbs in your backyard or you want to start, check out Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden's Edible Garden Festival this weekend.The garden will open its gates on Saturday and Sunday to amateur gardeners with ongoing lectures and cooking and gardening demonstratio ... More >>

Pumpkins, Seedlings and Beer at Fairchild's Edible Garden Festival (Photos)

​People strolled through Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden's Edible Garden Festival this past Saturday and Sunday to be entertained and informed about planting their own gardens.There was something for everyone. Kids got to pick their favorite pumpkin, adults sampled fall beers and ciders, and eve ... More >>

Calling All Herbivores

​People strolled through Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden's Edible Garden Festival this past Saturday and Sunday to be entertained and informed about planting their own gardens.There was something for everyone. Kids got to pick their favorite pumpkin, adults sampled fall beers and ciders, and eve ... More >>

Visit Fairchild's Chocolate Fest Today Because Chocolate Can't Get You Pregnant!

Calling all chocoholics - Fairchild's sixth International Chocolate, Coffee and Tea Festival kicks off today and runs through Sunday. $25 admission gets you in on the 9:30a.m. to 4:30p.m. choco-scene at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Coral Gables. There's something for everyone.canadianco ... More >>