Got gardening questions?

Vizcaya's Formal Gardens with text: Ask me anything. Gardening Questions Asked.

Going LIVE!

Vizcaya’s Horticulture team went live so all our garden lovers on social media had a chance to get their questions answerred in this “Garden AMA” – Ask Me Anything!

Want to know why we plant certain species in the gardens? How to become a horticulturist? Or simply how to take better care of your house plants?

Watch the replays below.

 

LIVE with Ian Simpkins, Deputy Director of Horticulture

  • What flowers were historically grown during Vizcaya’s estate period
  • How to get rid of insects on a desert rose
  • Care tips for a Frangipanai tree
  • Vizcaya’s watering and fertilization schedule… and more

LIVE with David Hardy, Horticulture Manager

  • Where to best plant an avocado tree
  • The best time of day to water plants
  • Plants that can survive the heat in Miami
  • The original design of the parterres in Vizcaya’s formal gardens… and more

KEEP VIZCAYA GREEN

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Close-up of rare orchids in a greenhouse setting with text promoting a behind-the-scenes tour at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens.

Visiting this Friday? Jump on this Exclusive Tour!

If you love orchids, you don’t miss this special behind-the-scenes tour on Friday, December 13, 11:30 a.m. Join Vizcaya’s own orchid specialist as we go inside the museum’s greenhouse to explore rare orchids and learn expert plant care tips.

Tickets are just $39 per person and include museum admission. Spots are limited, so reserve yours now!

Promo for Vizcaya's secret doors tour, featuring a grand building, lush gardens, and ornate interior details.

Visiting this Friday? Check out the Secret Doors Tour!

Join this intimate tour of the secret and hidden doors found throughout the estate. This guided experience is only available for a limited time.

Tickets are $49 per person and include museum admission for the day. Reserve your spot online while they last!