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SUMMARY:Ready-to-Grow Gardens Tour
DESCRIPTION:Tour of Ready-to-Grow Gardens! \nReady-to-Grow Gardens is an edible garden company that specializes in helping others grow organic vegetables\, herbs and fruit in South Florida.  Their goal is to help people grow food by designing\, installing and caring for edible gardens. \nThere will be time to shop in their organic nursery after the tour.  They sell vegetable plants\, herb plants\, tropical fruit trees\, native butterfly plants\, soil mix\, composted mulch and other garden supplies. \nRFCI Members will get a 10% discount on purchases!! \n 
URL:https://rarefruitcouncil.org/event/ready-to-grow-gardens-tour/
LOCATION:4590 SW 122nd Ave Miami\, FL 33175 — Miami\,\, 4590 SW 122nd Ave Miami\, FL 33175\, Miami\,\, Fl\, 33175\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth Harvey - Program Chair":MAILTO:programs@rarefruitcouncil.org
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SUMMARY:Club Meeting: Dr. Patrick Griffith - Searching for the World's Largest Coconut on the Palmyra Atoll
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dr. Patrick Griffith\, the Executive Director of the Montgomery Botanical Center \nTopic: Searching for the World’s Largest Coconut on the Palmyra Atoll \nThe Palmyra Atoll is right at the center of nowhere in the Pacific Ocean\, 3\,300 miles southwest of North America and 3\,300 miles northeast of New Zealand.  Until last November\, no one had collected any of the remarkable native coconuts in over a century.  But then Dr. Patrick Griffith and his team from Montgomery Botanical Center traveled to the atoll to observe and collect seeds of the Palmyra palm…. \nCome and hear what they found!
URL:https://rarefruitcouncil.org/event/speaker-dr-patrick-griffith-the-executive-director-of-the-montgomery-botanical-center-talk-searching-for-the-worlds-largest-coconut-on-the-palmyra-atoll/
LOCATION:Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden – “Corbin A” Room\, 10901 Old Cutler Rd.\, Coral Gables\, FL\, 33156\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth Harvey - Program Chair":MAILTO:programs@rarefruitcouncil.org
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SUMMARY:Matt Snow: Growing Mangos in South Florida (Talk & Tasting) at Fairchild's Mango Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 32rd Annual Mango Festival is a celebration of the “King of Fruit”. The event features tastings of hundreds of rare mango varieties\, culinary demonstrations\, tree sales\, and educational lectures. \nDr. Matthew (Matt) Snow was born in Miami and has been into plants since a very young age. He started with orchids and built his first shade house at 13. Since 1992 he has been a commercial farmer of avocados\, longan\, jak fruit\, mangos\, and mixed tropical fruit in the Redlands. He also manages an organic blueberry farm in North Carolina. He has given numerous presentations and has written several articles about tropical fruits and their culture\, grafting\, orchids and cold protection. He is the current Vice President of the Rare Fruit Council International Miami (and also happens to be a Clinical Cardiologist).
URL:https://rarefruitcouncil.org/event/matt-snow-growing-mangos-in-south-florida-talk-tasting-at-fairchilds-mango-festival/
LOCATION:Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden – Garden Room — Miami\, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden - Garden Room\, Miami\, Florida\, 33156\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260621T170000
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SUMMARY:Summer Fruit Festival - At Fruit and Spice Park
DESCRIPTION:Get Ready for the Summer Fruit Festival! – TWO DAY WEEKEND EVENT!\nFresh fruit\, live music\, family fun\, and local flavor — all packed into one juicy weekend celebration! \nJoin us as we highlight the vibrant world of tropical fruits and local agriculture at the height of the season. From large mango displays to tropical treats\, this festival is bursting with color\, flavor\, and unforgettable experiences. \nHere’s what you can look forward to: \n\nThe Biggest Mango Display in the region – nearly 200 varieties on show!\nWorkshops & Talks with special guest speakers\nDelicious local cuisine and live music all day\nRefreshing Tropical Sangrias and Fruit Sundaes\nUnique vendors showcasing food\, art\, and more\nLawn games and activities for the whole family\nRaffles and prizes throughout the day\n\nDates: June 21 – 22\nTime: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. \n 
URL:https://rarefruitcouncil.org/event/summer-fruit-festival-at-fruit-and-spice-park/
LOCATION:Fruit & Spice Park\, 24801 SW 187th Avenue\, Homestead\, FL\, 33031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth Harvey - Program Chair":MAILTO:programs@rarefruitcouncil.org
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SUMMARY:Club Meeting:  Brian Smith - Dragon Fruit
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Brian Smith\, Owner of Under the Vine Dragon Fruit Farm \nTopic: Dragon Fruit \nBio: Under the Vine is a local\, family-owned farm growing Dragon Fruit in Homestead\, FL (just South of Miami). Under the Vine Farm has been operating independently and responsibly since 2017\, farming over 12 acres of Red\, Pink and some White Dragon Fruit. We cater to those who value fresh Dragon Fruit\, the local farm-to-table concept\, and Responsible and Sustainable farming practices. \nWe pride ourselves on providing the highest quality and variety of Dragon Fruit\, grown right on our own farm. We chose to grow Dragon Fruit as it has many Health Benefits\, is considered a Superfruit high in Antioxidants\, and is shown to Boost your Immune System. We supply many local restaurants\, fruit/farm stands\, and other buyers of Tropical Fruit\, and offer shipping options locally and throughout the entire U.S. and Canada. 
URL:https://rarefruitcouncil.org/event/club-meeting-brian-smith-dragon-fruit/
LOCATION:Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden – “Corbin A” Room\, 10901 Old Cutler Rd.\, Coral Gables\, FL\, 33156\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club Events
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SUMMARY:Mango Specialty Tour – At Fruit and Spice Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an experience through the flavors of summer on board our specialty mango tasting tour! Explore our diverse mango collection with guidance from our Naturalists. Taste and experience 5 different and unique varieties\, each with its own story\, texture\, and flavor profile. \nLearn and taste from several varieties growing in our collection\, ranging from the bright and classic Haden to the sweet and vibrant Southern Blush to the rich and custard-like Ice Cream Mango! \nThis guided tasting tour highlights the diversity of one of South Florida’s favorite fruits. Each tour is a unique experience! \nPark admission included. Call 305.247.5727 to reserve your spot today. \nTicket Prices:\nAdults $35\, Children $20\, Members $10 (Park Admission Included with purchase)
URL:https://rarefruitcouncil.org/event/mango-specialty-tour/
LOCATION:Fruit & Spice Park\, 24801 SW 187th Avenue\, Homestead\, FL\, 33031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Club Meeting: Louise King - How to Dehydrate Fruit at Home
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Louise King\, horticulturist at the Fruit & Spice Park in Homestead. \nTopic: How to Dehydrate Fruit at Home \nBio: Louise King is a Redland resident and tropical fruit grower for more than 20 years. Louise has had a career dedicated to the enjoyment of the natural world. Prior to coming to the Fruit & Spice Park\, Louise worked with the National Park Service\, serving in Alaska\, Idaho\, Minnesota\, and most recently at Everglades National Park and Biscayne National Park. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Botany from the University of Maryland.
URL:https://rarefruitcouncil.org/event/club-meeting-louise-king-how-to-dehydrate-fruit-at-home/
LOCATION:Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden – “Corbin A” Room\, 10901 Old Cutler Rd.\, Coral Gables\, FL\, 33156\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth Harvey - Program Chair":MAILTO:programs@rarefruitcouncil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261017T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261017T160000
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SUMMARY:Palm Beach Chapter Rare Fruit Council International / Tropical Fruit Tree & Edible Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Saturday October 17\, 2026\n9am – 4pm\nSouth Florida Fairgrounds – Enter at gate 8. \nFREE PARKING. – Bring your wagon \nThe Palm Beach RFC has been holding Tropical Fruit Tree and Plant Sales yearly for more than 30 consecutive years (at the Fairgrounds since 2003) \n100’s of varieties\, 1\,000’s to choose from \nAvocado\, Bananas\, Barbados Cherry\, Black Sapote\, Canistel\, Carambola\, Citrus\, Dragon Fruit\, Figs\, Guava\, Grumichama\, Jackfruit\, Jaboticaba\, Longan\, Lychee\, Macadamia\, Mamey Sapote\, Mango\, Mulberry\, Papaya\, Peach\, Persimmon\, Sugar Apple\, Star Apple\, Tamarind\, Herbs & Spices\, Specially formulated Fruitilizer and much much more! \nWatch our previous Plant Sale.\nhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1zwXy6OY4i5QvVjAulCAx4VYnCKgyoXb8/view \nfor more information go to our website\nhttps://pbrfc.wildapricot.org
URL:https://rarefruitcouncil.org/event/palm-beach-chapter-rare-fruit-council-international-tropical-fruit-tree-edible-plant-sale/
LOCATION:South Florida Fairgrounds\, 9067 Southern Blvd\, West Palm Beach\, FL\, 33411\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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