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Join us on the second Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. Meetings feature a guest speaker, fruit swap, plant and seed exchange, plant raffle, and potluck. Please bring a fruit, a plant, or a friend!

Meetings held in the room called "Corbin A". Use the employee entrance near the south parking lot.

Title:  Tips and Tricks – Pickling your own veggies
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Dr. Matthew Snow: A Lifelong Passion for Tropical Horticulture

Born in Miami, Dr. Matthew (Matt) Snow has cultivated a remarkable career that bridges the worlds of tropical agriculture and clinical cardiology.

From a young age, Matt was captivated by plants, particularly orchids & built his first shade house at just thirteen.  Since 1992, Dr. Snow has operated as a commercial farmer in the Redlands, producing an array of tropical fruits – avocados, longan, jackfruit, mangos and  many other exotic fruits. Beyond Florida, he has an organic blueberry farm in North Carolina.

Dr. Snow is well regarded not only for his hands-on farming but also as an educator and advocate within the horticultural community. He has delivered numerous presentations on fruit culture, grafting techniques, orchid care, and strategies for cold protection—essential knowledge for growers navigating Florida’s occasional frosts. His authorship of several articles furthers the dissemination of best practices and innovative approaches in tropical fruit cultivation.

Dr. Matthew Snow’s journey exemplifies how early curiosity, persistent dedication, and a diverse skill set can converge into a unique and inspiring professional life—one that nurtures both the earth and human health.

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