Best Plant Shop/Nursery
This lone natural oasis of Little Haiti is currently in an existential struggle to survive. Billing itself as the last three acres of green space in the urban core of Miami, Miami Tropical Botanic Garden aims to raise $4 million to prevent a developer from razing the site. The nursery grows all types of local species along with rare tropical fruit trees. According to their website, all sales are “reinvested back into our mission to inspire resilient development and spread ecological education.” Visits to the nursery can be secured only by appointment by emailing thecenter@cstamiami.org. It’s well worth the planning once you march around the shade of the premises, including their freshwater spring-fed pond where you can occasionally glimpse a turtle or migrating bird. They also have hosted cultural events and shows, so you never know if you’ll stumble upon an exceptional experience along with your native plant purchase.