Have you visited the Miami Beach Botanical Garden lately?

This 3-acre tropical oasis sits in the heart of Miami Beach, at 2000 Convention Center Drive, and is brimming with beauty. Best of all: It’s open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (except Mondays) for $5 per person. There’s a $1.94 fee.

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The sanctuary-like grounds feature a variety of water features, a native and an edible garden, flowering trees, wildlife and of course plenty of orchids and palm tress.

Stroll through the Japanese Garden, walking over an idyllic red bridge then take in the colorful fruits in the edible garden. There you’ll see starfruit, papaya, pineapple, lychee and pomegranates growing.

The orchids are just as colorful, bursting with yellows, purples, pinks and whites while in the Palm Garden there are more than 100 species represented. The main pond filled with water lilies and featuring a cascading fountain and circular fountain are the garden’s water features. They’re surrounded by red mangroves and plenty of water loving plants.

According to its Facebook page, the garden was created as a Miami Beach City park in 1962 and rejuvenated during fall 2011 with a $1.2 Million landscape renovation by South Florida landscape architect Raymond Jungles.

Check out the Facebook page for more information on arts classes and other events at the garden. Tickets are available at the door or by clicking here.

IN OTHER GARDENS NEWS

Gardens in Miami: Get visitor info here!

Getting outside and breathing in fresh air is always a good thing, especially during these times.

Miami’s many gardens are an ideal setting for taking a nice, long stroll surrounded by lush, colorful scenery.

Historic spots such as Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Deering Estate, Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, The Kampong and Pinecrest Gardens are just a few we suggest. For more information, click here.